Dry skin is caused by the skin’s hydrolipid film being compromised or removed. The hydrolipid film is your skin’s defence shield, keeping external aggressors out and moisture locked in. It is a light protective film which covers the surface of your skin. 

Many things remove this film such as synthetic chemicals in shower gels or shampoo, petrochemicals in skincare and even using tap water which is heavy in chemicals can strip the hydrolipid barrier. 

Make-up can also absorb moisture from the skin, to prevent this, we advise applying our Facial Oils to replenish the skin followed by a moisturiser which seals the oil into the skin, creating a barrier to prevent the make-up leeching moisture from the skin.

Yes and no! Dry skin is more commonly related to someone who has had dehydrated skin for a long time but a compromised hydrolipid film will mean your skin loses moisture making dehydration more likely. Balance is important, remember even drinks such as tea and coffee and many foods provide you with water. If you have disturbed sleep you may be dehydrated but don’t drink too much before bed as you may have extra toilet trips during the night!

Also, be aware that moisturisers that don’t use water won’t hydrate the skin, there’s a trend to use plant butters in skincare: shea, coconut etc but you need water molecules to hydrate - if you’re thirsty and dehydrated, would you drink water or oil?! Hydrate first with water molecules then seal in the hydration with moisturising oil.