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10 Best Hydrating Products for Treating Dry Skin
We’ve put together a GHS curated regimen of skin care products for treating dryness. We only link to products that we absolutely believe in. We’ve chosen the below products based on the necessary ingredients needed to provide successful results, and all products are paraben-free, sulfate-free, and phthalate-free.
Why we love this cleanser
Removes makeup, dirt, and other impurities without stripping your skin of its natural oils (sebum). The essential oils and vitamin E help nourish and hydrate your skin, without leaving behind a greasy residue.
Use as your AM & PM cleanser
Cleanse 2x daily and rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Key ingredients for dryness
✓ Essential Oils
✓ Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
Certified: paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free
Price: $$
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Why we love this cleanser
Cleanses without stripping your skin of its natural oils (sebum). Plus, it's rich in yummy antioxidants like African red tea extract and vitamin C to jump start a bright and even skin tone.
Use as your AM & PM cleanser
Cleanse 2x daily and rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Key ingredients for dryness
✓ Glycerin
✓ Essential Oils
Certified: paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, cruelty-free, vegan
Price: $$
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Why we love this exfoliator
This Japanese rice bran powder gently exfoliates your skin accelerating skin cell renewal and lipid production. Gentle exfoliation increases your skin's natural ability to retain moisture.
Use after cleanser in your PM routine
In the evening only a few times a week, exfoliate after removing makeup and cleansing. This gentle scrub will also allow deeper penetration of the products you put on after.
Key ingredients for dryness
✓ Glycerin
✓ Rice and Papaya Enzymes
Certified: paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, cruelty-free
Price: $$$
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Why we love this toner
An alcohol-free toner with rose fruit extract that naturally brightens your skin, evens skin tone, and clears impurities.
Use after cleanser and exfoliator in your AM & PM routine
After cleansing and/or exfoliating, soak a cotton pad with this toner and gently sweep onto the skin 2x daily. Do not rinse off - instead, follow up with an essence and then any additional serums or creams.
Key ingredients for dryness
✓ Glycerin
✓ Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)
✓ Angelica Leaf Extract
Certified: paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free
Price: $$
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Why we love this essence
A 6 ingredient anti-aging essence that improves your skin's firmness, texture, and complexion. This vegan and cruelty-free essence preps your skin for all the hydration delivering products to follow. Amazing for all skin types - not just dry skin.
Use after toner in your AM & PM routine
After cleansing and toning, apply a small amount of essence to face and neck 2x daily. Continue with serums.
Key ingredients for dryness
✓ Green Tea Leaf Extract
✓ Glycerin
Certified: paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, cruelty-free, vegan
Price: $$$$
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Why we love this serum
Increases your skin's hyaluronic acid levels up to 30%. Hyaluronic acid is a humectant meaning it draws moisture to itself. A critical ingredient for replenishing hydration to dehydrated skin.
Use after essence in your AM & PM routine
After cleansing, toning, and essence, apply this serum to your face, neck, and the back of your hands 2x daily. If using a retinol or AHA serum, apply after. If using a vitamin C or vitamin E serum, apply after. Follow up with a moisturizer.
Key ingredients for dryness
✓ Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)
✓ Proxylane™
✓ Glycerin
✓ Licorice Root Extract
✓ Purple Rice Extract
Certified: paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free
Price: $$$$
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Why we love this serum
This lightweight serum works to replenishes nutrients into your skin and deeply hydrate your skin, giving your skin a healthy glow and more improved tone and texture.
Use after essence in your AM & PM routine
After cleansing, toning, and essence, apply this serum to your face, neck, and the back of your hands 2x daily. If using a retinol or AHA serum, apply after. If using a vitamin C or vitamin E serum, apply after. Follow up with a moisturizer.
Key ingredients for dryness
✓ Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)
✓ Glycerin
✓ Pro-vitamin B5
✓ Pineapple Ceramide
✓ Watermelon Rind, Apple, and Lentil Complex
Certified: paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, cruelty-free, gluten-free, vegan
Price: $$$
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Why we love this moisturizer
Both restores hydration to your skin and strengthens your skins's lipid layer. Your skin's lipids create a natural barrier that prevents moisture from escaping, and this brand specializes in healing and protecting the lipid barrier with a proprietary combination of ceramides (skin care ingredient name for lipids) in their Ceramidin™ products.
Use after serums and emulsions in your AM & PM routine
After cleansing, toning, essence, serums, and emulsions (lighter lotions), apply this moisturizer to your face and neck 2x daily.
Key ingredients for dryness
✓ Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)
✓ Glycerin
✓ Ceramides
✓ Bifida Ferment Lysate
✓ Beetroot
Certified: paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free
Price: $$
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Why we love this moisturizer
This 2-in-1 cream both replenishes hydration with ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate and also heals your skin's lipid barrier with ceramides and Drunk Elephant's Six Rare African Oil Blend. Added bonus: it's whipped formula feels light on your skin.
Use after serums and emulsions in your AM & PM routine
After cleansing, toning, essence, serums, and emulsions (lighter lotions), apply this moisturizer to your face and neck 2x daily.
Key ingredients for dryness
✓ Glycerin
✓ Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)
✓ Ceramides
✓ Pygmy Waterlily Stem Cell Extract
✓ Six Rare African Oil Blend
Certified: paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, cruelty-free
Price: $$$
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Why we love this facial oil
Organic 100% argan oil containing essential fatty acids and antioxidants like vitamin E. Argan oil seals in moisture delivered by all prior steps in your skin care routine and is recommended for dry skin specifically because of it's high concentration of oleic acid fatty acids.
Use as final step in your AM & PM routine
After cleansing, toning, essence, serum, emulsions, lotions, and creams, apply this argan oil as the last step in your skin care routine 2x daily. You can wear makeup on top of argan oil, but if you prefer a matte makeup look, only apply at night.
Key ingredients for dryness
✓ Argan Oil
Certified: paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, cruelty-free, organic, vegan
Price: $$
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Why we love this sunscreen
This sunscreen is great for dry skin because it contains hyaluronic acid, giving it the ability to not only protect your skin from the sun but also moisturize your skin, leaving your skin feeling smooth and silky.
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Use as the final step in your AM routine
After moisturizing, apply sunscreen to your face and neck. Reapply every 2 hours if you're in the sun all day.
Key ingredients for UV protection
✓ Zinc Oxide
✓ Octinoxate
Certified: paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, cruelty-free
Price: $$
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BONUS: Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare - Pro Facial Steamer
PROFESSIONAL TOOL
HOW IT WORKS
This cruelty-free facial steamer uses micro-steam technology to hydrate your skin and detoxify your pores. The end result is soft, clean, hydrated skin and clarified pores in 9 minutes.
WHY WE LOVE IT
Having this steamer is like having a mini spa within the comfort of your own home. Treat yourself 1-2 times a week to a steam facial for purified, hydrated skin. Besides treating dry, dehydrated skin, this tool is also great for shrinking enlarged pores and fighting fine lines and wrinkles.
AT HOME USE
STEP 1: Cleanse your face & pat dry.
STEP 2: Fill tank with water
STEP 3: Steam face for 9 minutes
STEP 4: Follow up with your normal skin care regimen
PRICE: $$$$
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