What Is Dry Skin?
Dry skin occurs when the skin lacks lipids and has difficulty retaining moisture. This means that the skin barrier is weakened and the skin loses moisture to the surroundings more easily.
It is important to distinguish between dry skin and dehydrated skin.
Dry skin is a skin type where the skin naturally produces fewer oils. Dehydrated skin, on the other hand, is a temporary condition where the skin lacks water. Both conditions can feel similar and are often treated with the same types of hydrating products.
Signs of Dry Skin
Typical signs of dry skin include:
- Tight skin, especially after cleansing
- Rough and flaky areas
- Irritation
Many ask: What is dry skin a sign of? Often it is a sign that the skin’s natural barrier lacks lipids and moisture-binding ingredients. The result is skin that feels less supple and becomes sensitive more easily.
Why Do You Get Dry Skin?
There can be many reasons why the skin becomes dry. Often it is a combination of natural factors, environment and daily habits.
Natural Factors
Genetics play a major role in determining your skin type. As we age, the skin also produces fewer natural oils, which can make it drier. Hormonal changes can likewise affect the skin’s moisture balance.
Environment and Climate
Cold weather, wind and low humidity can quickly dry out the skin. Long, hot baths and showers can have the same effect, as the skin loses its natural lipids.
Habits and Products
Harsh cleansers or skincare products with drying ingredients can worsen dry skin. This is why many choose gentle, moisture-preserving cleansers and nourishing creams.
If you find yourself wondering: Why is my skin so dry? or Why do you get dry skin? the answer is often a combination of climate, skin type and skincare products that do not provide sufficient moisture and nourishment.
Many also experience increased dryness during illness or as a side effect of medication, where nourishing skincare can be essential for achieving a more balanced moisture level and skin barrier.
How Do You Get Rid of Dry Skin?
When the skin feels dry and tight, the most important step is to build a routine that provides both moisture and nourishment. With a mild cleanser, a hydrating serum and a good cream for dry skin, you can gradually restore the skin’s balance.
Daily Skincare – Morning
Start the day with a gentle routine that provides moisture and protection.
1. Gentle Facial Cleanser
Cleanse the skin with a mild facial cleanser for dry skin that cleanses without drying. Massage Hydrating Cleansing Milk into the skin using soft, circular movements, then remove the product with a damp cloth or cotton pad.
2. Mist
Mist Delight gives the skin a boost of moisture with just a few sprays. Spray the light droplets over freshly cleansed skin and feel how the skin is refreshed and filled with nourishing moisture.
3. Serum
A serum with moisture-binding ingredients helps the skin retain moisture. Apply 1–2 pumps of Firming Perfector Serum to the face, neck and chest while the skin is still damp from Mist Delight and massage it gently into the skin.
4. Face Cream
A good face cream for dry skin provides both moisture and nourishment. Açai All in One Moisturizer gives the skin suppleness and glow. If the skin is particularly dry, we recommend our richest cream, Firming Therapy Rich Cream.
5. Sun Protection
Remember to protect the skin with SPF when the sun is shining and the UV index is above 3 (recommended by the Danish Cancer Society). All our face sunscreens are suitable for dry skin. Try using Sun Face Serum SPF 30 as a base and apply Sun Face Cream SPF 30 or Sun Face Oil SPF 25 on top. A rich and indulgent sun routine for dry skin.
Daily Skincare – Evening
In the evening, skincare is about cleansing, repairing and giving the skin intensive care.
1. Gentle Facial Cleanser
Cleanse the skin with a gentle cleansing milk or oil, such as Hydrating Cleansing Milk or Nourishing Cleansing Oil.
2. Serum
Apply the moisture-preserving serum, Firming Perfector Serum, to add and bind moisture.
3. Face Cream
Finish with a rich cream that can work with your skin throughout the night. Firming Therapy Rich Cream is a great choice. It is a rich cream with organic oils and hyaluronic acid that helps the skin feel more supple and comfortable.
4. Oil for Extra Nourishment
Nighttime is the perfect opportunity to give the skin intensive care. For dry skin, we always recommend introducing an oil into the evening routine. Açai Facial Oil is pure, organic açai oil that fills the skin with nourishment from antioxidants, essential fatty acids and minerals. An oil that embodies ‘the Rudolph Care glow’, working effectively with your skin and leaving it silky soft and supple.
5. Eye Cream
Many people with dry skin also experience dryness around the eyes. Gently dab Açai All in One Eye Cream around the eye area before going to bed and let the rich formula work with the skin while you sleep. The cream is 100% fragrance-free to care for the delicate eye area.
Extra Care for Dry Skin
In addition to your daily routine, the skin can benefit from extra treatments a few times a week.
Exfoliation
A gentle exfoliation can remove dead skin cells and make the skin more receptive to moisture.
Açai Facial Scrub Mask is a two-in-one mask and scrub that both exfoliates the skin and fills it with nourishment from organic oils and shea butter.
Massage the mask gently into the skin and feel the fine grains polish the skin soft and smooth. Leave the mask on for 5–30 minutes and rinse off with water or remove with a damp cloth.
Eye Mask
Firming Eye Mask is a rich mask for the eye area that you can treat the skin with a few times a week or whenever needed.
Products for Dry Skin
When choosing skincare for dry skin, it is beneficial to focus on products that both add moisture and help the skin retain it.
Typical key products in a routine for dry skin include:
- Face cream for dry skin
- Rich cream for dry skin
- Facial oil
- Facial cleanser for dry skin
Ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, organic oils and antioxidants help bind moisture in the skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
Cream for Dry Skin
A good cream for dry skin works with both moisture and nourishment.
Firming Therapy Rich Cream
- Rudolph Care’s richest cream for skin that needs intensive care
- Helps the skin feel more supple and full
- Contains apple stem cell extract and hyaluronic acid
- Nourishing organic oils strengthen the skin barrier
If you prefer a slightly lighter yet still hydrating face cream for dry skin, Açai All in One Moisturizer provides moisture and glow.
For extra nourishment, you can add a few drops of Açai Facial Oil to your cream. The oil helps seal in moisture and leaves the skin soft and supple.
Facial Cleanser for Dry Skin
Cleansing is an important first step in any skincare routine.
A facial cleanser for dry skin should cleanse gently without removing the skin’s natural lipids.
Hydrating Cleansing Milk cleanses the skin gently and leaves it soft and comfortable.
Nourishing Cleansing Oil contains a high level of caring oils that dissolve dirt and makeup without drying out the skin.
Rudolph Care – Nordic Swan Ecolabelled Skincare for Dry Skin
Skincare from Rudolph Care is developed with a focus on innovative formulas, visible results and responsibility. The products are formulated with natural ingredients such as organic oils, extracts and shea butter that work in harmony with the skin, combined with safe and controlled chemistry from the laboratory.
All our pink face and body products and blue sun products are Nordic Swan Ecolabelled and meet strict requirements throughout the product’s entire life cycle to care for both your health and nature.
FAQ
Why Is My Skin So Dry?
Dry skin can be caused by many factors, such as genetics, climate, age, illness, lifestyle habits or skincare products that dry out the skin. Cold weather, low humidity and frequent washing can also affect the skin’s moisture balance. If your skin is dry, the best thing you can do is use both hydrating and moisture-preserving skincare products.
How Do You Get Rid of Dry Skin?
A gentle skincare routine with a mild cleanser, serum and a good face cream for dry skin can help the skin rebuild its moisture balance. You can also complement the routine with facial oil, a hydrating mask, eye cream and a mist. Remember sun protection when the sun is shining.
What Provides the Most Moisture for the Skin?
An ingredient such as hyaluronic acid has strong hygroscopic properties, enabling it to bind moisture in the skin and actually help “plump” the skin with hydration. This results in smoother, softer skin, improved elasticity, reduced dryness lines and a healthy glow.
Good natural oils are also beneficial for dry skin because they help preserve moisture while nourishing and softening the skin.
The ingredient saccharide isomerate is another effective moisturiser derived from sugar that both hydrates and binds moisture in the skin while increasing softness and suppleness. It also helps reduce irritation in dry skin and normalises the skin’s sebum production.