6 Holy Grail Products for Dry Skin
Despite July being the hottest month recorded (and still facing high humidity where we are), some of us are still troubled by dry skin thanks to some notorious prescription retinoids.
Since our skin is chronically cracked, we always have products with intense moisturization in our rotation. If you're in the same boat, keep reading to discover the six products that saved our skin, even in the height of summer.
Dove Beauty Body Love Eczema-Prone Skincare Fragrance-Free Body Wash: $8.39
The skin on our bodies has gotten dry along with our faces, leaving us with some unpleasant eczema patches. As long as we use a good soap, it stays under control, and we love this wash from Dove's Body Love collection. It doesn't have fragrance but has a gentle formula, which is the perfect recipe for dry skin. And yes, this product is just as great in the winter.
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Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25: $10
Years ago, we suffered from the worst peeling lips on the planet. In case you didn't know, certain popular lip balms are known to actually make your lips more chapped because they contain drying ingredients so that you keep applying them. The only lip balm we've ever tried that didn't make our lips feel drier is the Jack Balm Intense Therapy. It has emollient qualities, so we like to apply it overnight for a mask effect, and it saves the day every time.
CeraVe Healing Ointment: $19.99
On our worst days, we always go in with an emollient cream. One of the best on the market is the CeraVe Healing Ointment. It's super buildable, so you can apply a small amount to avoid having that greasy feel or slather a lot all over for "slugging," which is a great technique to repair a damaged skin barrier. Either way, this emollient balm will save your dry patches within hours.
Glossier Moisturizing Moon Mask: $24
Would you believe us if we told you Glossier's Moisturizing Moon Mask rescued our skin in less than an hour? We're not exactly sure what sorcery is in it, but it has made our dry patches soothed after one application. Most of the time, we're sensitive to squalane, but the plant-based squalane Glossier uses in this mask never aggravates our skin. As one review put it, this mask "is like a daily drink of water" for your face.
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Fenty Skin Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream: $44
Usually, fragranced products don't mesh well with dry skin, but Fenty Skin's Butta Drop body balm has enough oils to keep your skin moisturized and happy. There are nearly 10 oils infused in this lotion, from popular ones like jojoba and coconut to the lesser-known Kalahari melon. This mask also gives us a glowy, ethereal effect, eliminates the need for perfume and is perfectly lightweight for summer.
Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Moisturizer with Ceramides: $62
This Drunk Elephant moisturizer might be $62, but it's worth every penny. It manages to have a thick texture but doesn't feel heavy on your skin. The magic ingredient in this moisturizer might be the phytosphingosine—according to Sephora, it "has powerful soothing and restorative benefits." It's also refillable, which means you won't have to spend as much on your next purchase if you fall in love with it as much as we did!
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