If you’re struggling with tight, dry, flaky skin that just won’t seem to stay hydrated, you’re not alone! Dry skin is in fact a very common skin issue that affects people of all ages, especially in the cold winter months. Unfortunately finding the perfect moisturiser for your skins needs can feel like a never-ending quest, but when you do finally discover the right one, we promise you it’ll be a game-changer. The best moisturisers for dry skin can transform your complexion, leaving it soft, supple, and glowing!

Ready to say goodbye to dryness and hello to a dewy, hydrated face? Keep reading as we countdown the best moisturisers, your winter skincare solution for dry skin.

Understanding dry skin

For those of us who do have dry skin, the question we often ask is why?

There are actually a number of reasons why you might be dealing with dry skin! The most common causes include:

Environmental factors

Cold weather, low humidity, and wind can strip moisture from the skin.

Hot showers

Many of us are guilty of this! Especially in the colder months. I know I for one love a hot shower even though I know its not doing my skin any favours! Unfortunately prolonged exposure to hot water can deplete your skin’s natural oils causing it to be tight, dry and devitalised!

Harsh products

This one is why its so important to get the right skincare routine for your skin’s needs! Products high in alcohol content, strong fragrances or overusing AHAs can dry out our skin. That’s why you need to check the ingredients in your skincare and opt for products rich in hyaluronic acid and glycerin.

Over-exfoliation can also cause your skin to feel tight and look dry and flaky!

Medical conditions

Skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis can lead to chronic dryness as can the side effects of certain medications.

 

The best moisturisers for dry skin

When it comes to combatting dry skin, a super nourishing moisturiser rich in natural ingredients such as shea butter, ceramides, glycerin, vitamin e, sqalane, natural oils (think avocado, jojoba, or rosehip) and hyaluronic acid is a must! It’ll help replenish your skin with the nourishment it craves.

Our top picks

Pevonia Age Defying Marine Collagen Cream

The moisturiser isn’t Pevonia’s global bestseller for nothing! It’s a gorgeously rich, yet fine cream – formulated with the best hydrating ingredients; Squalane, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid and collagen – that feels amazing on application and really does leave skin super soft, supple and like it’s had that much-needed boost of moisture, a feeling that lasts all day!

“Really enjoy how hydrating this cream is, especially for dry skin. Leaves the skin feeling luxurious and plump.” Jessica

Pevonia Rejuvenating Dry Skin Cream

Formulated with some of the best natural ingredients to counteract dry skin including pear seed extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen and Shea Butter, this deeply nourishing and skin smoothing cream diminishes dry and flaky skin while combatting fine lines and wrinkles for a truly rejuvenated, hydrated appearance.

“I have tried numerous products whose purpose is to hydrate and soften dry skin but this is the only product that I have found that actually accomplishes this goal. I have used this product for nearly five years and have no plans to use any other product than this in the future. Actually, I love the entire Pevonia Dry Skin line of products!” Sarah S

Phytomer’s Nutritionelle Dry Skin Rescue Cream

Salvation for even the most dry as a desert skin! This intense therapy cream infused with a cocktail of marine and plant oils including organic glasswort, organic buckwheat, apricot kernel, shea butter and hydrafusion, provides immediate relief, comfort and visible improvement to dry skin. Say goodbye to tight, uncomfortable and parched skin and hello to a suppler, soft and visibly plumped complexion.

“This has been a miracle cream for my dry skin, love it!” S TAn

Naturys Moisturising Hydra Cream 24H

This organic and vegan moisturising cream is deeply nourishing and literally boosts skin hydration instantly! Combining panthenol, hyaluronic acid, and celery stem cells it not only combats dry skin but helps to both reduce and prevent wrinkles. leaving skin soft, supple, revitalized and replenished.

What’s more, when you purchase this product this June, you will receive a FREE full size Moisturising Hydra Serum 24H! The ultimate duo for dry skin!

Phytomer Night Recharge Youth Enhancing Cream

Sometimes the moisturiser we use in the day isn’t quite enough at night. This is when a night cream is a great option! At night, our skin goes into repair and regeneration mode so a richer night cream can make all the difference. In fact, a good night cream will not only sooth and calm skin while you sleep, but also deliver lasting moisture while addressing common skin concerns such as moisture loss and skin ageing! They also help in the skin repair and renewal process by improving cell turnover!

The Phytomer Night Recharge is a beautiful rich textured cream which literally cocoons skin while restoring youthful vitality with a nourishing blend of active marine botanicals, alpha hydroxy acids and conditioning oils.

“I am in love with this product! I’ve been using it for a few months now and every morning after I’ve applied it the night before my skin feels smoother and looks so much more radiant! Its texture is silky and rich and the scent is subtle but wonderful!” Rillie

And for that little bit of extra nourishment we highly recommend a good oil.

Pevonia Vitaminic Concentrate

If you don’t have a nightly skincare ritual, start now by introducing Pevonia’s Vitaminic Concentrate. This soothing, silky oil with the most amazing mandarin aroma, is worth its weight in gold! It’s fast-absorbing and radically combats dryness by locking in hydration and delivering moisture that stays! So you’ll wake up to smooth, supple and seriously glowy skin every morning.

“This product has saved my dry skin especially during the colder months. You put it on after cleansing and it is absorbed right away. It is a dry oil and is just wonderful.” Amelia G

As well as your moisturiser and a night oil, make sure you use a nourishing cleanser, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and avoid hot water when washing your face and this really can exacerbate already parched skin!