Dry Skin Care Guide
Dry Skin Care Guide
Intensive Hydration & Barrier Repair
Understanding Dry Skin
Dry skin occurs when the skin barrier is compromised and lacks natural lipids, leading to increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL). Key characteristics:
Physical Signs
- Flakiness or rough patches
- Tightness after cleansing
- Fine dehydration lines
Sensory Signs
- Itching or discomfort
- Stinging with products
- Increased sensitivity
Dermatologist Insight: "Dry skin needs both humectants to attract water and occlusives to seal it in. Avoid anything that disrupts your lipid barrier."
Ideal Product Textures
Rich, nourishing textures that support barrier function:
Cleansers
Milky or Creamy
Oil-based formulas
Serums
Viscous Essences
Hyaluronic acid-rich
Moisturizers
Rich Creams
Ceramide-enriched
Why Texture Matters:
Thicker creams with lipids (ceramides, fatty acids) create a protective seal that prevents moisture loss - crucial for dry skin types that have impaired barrier function.
Key Hydrating Ingredients
Ceramides
Function: Repair lipid barrier
Clinical Benefit: Reduces TEWL by 67%
Bobby Shay Match: Ceramide Recovery Cream
Hyaluronic Acid
Function: Multi-depth hydration
Molecular Weights: Low/high for layered hydration
Bobby Shay Match: Multi-Hyaluronic Plump Serum
Panthenol
Function: Soothes & hydrates
Conversion: Turns to vitamin B5 in skin
Bobby Shay Match: Barrier Relief Calming Toner
Squalane
Function: Lightweight moisture
Skin-Identical: Mimics natural lipids
Bobby Shay Match: Peptide Glow Lotion
Dermatologist-Recommended Routine
Morning Routine
- Cleanse: Splash with lukewarm water
- Tone: Hydrating toner Barrier Relief Calming Toner
- Treat: Hyaluronic acid serum Multi-Hyaluronic Plump Serum
- Protect: Rich moisturizer + SPF 30 Ceramide Recovery Cream
Evening Routine
- Cleanse: Nourishing oil cleanser Daily Purity Cleansing Oil
- Treat: Barrier-supporting lotion Peptide Glow Lotion
- Seal: Intensive recovery cream Ceramide Recovery Cream
- Boost: Face oil (2-3x/week) Add 2 drops of jojoba oil
Clinical Application Tip:
"Apply products to damp skin within 60 seconds of cleansing. This locks in 70% more hydration compared to dry skin application."
Hydration Layering Technique
(Humectant)
(Hydrator)
(Emollient)
(Occlusive)
Apply thin-to-thick: Humectant → Hydrator → Emollient → Occlusive
Ingredients to Avoid
🚫 Foaming Cleansers
Strip natural oils (SLS/SLES)
🚫 Alcohol
Denatured alcohol destroys barrier
🚫 Fragrances
Can cause irritation and inflammation
🚫 High Concentrations Glycolic Acid
Can further compromise barrier
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