There are many moisturizers available for dry skin, and the right one for you will depend on your skin type and concerns. When shopping for a moisturizer for dry skin, look for products that contain the following ingredients:
Emollients
- These are hydrating agents that prevent hydration loss while smoothing and softening skin. They come in the form of oils (plant, mineral or animal), butters (like shea and cocoa) or fatty acids.
Occlusives
- These sit atop the skin and create a barrier to prevent further moisture loss and act as a shield against the hydration-robbing elements like wind and cold air. They come in the form of waxy or oily ingredients like petroleum, candelilla or carnauba wax, beeswax and cocoa butter.
Humectants
- These attract water and bind it to your skin, keeping it hydrated. Humectants include glycerin, honey and aloe vera juice.
Some popular moisturizers for dry skin include:
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Ultra Facial Cream
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Intensive Care Advanced Repair Unscented Body Lotion
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Daily Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Skin
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Retinol Correxion
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream
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SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier
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Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum
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Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture
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Kiehl’s Since 1851 Ultra Facial Cream
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Neocutis Bio Cream Riche
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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
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CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
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Youth to the People Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Tinted Moisturizer
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Dermasil Labs Oil Free Facial Creams
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ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios
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Ponds Dry Skin Cream
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SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Face Cream
When choosing a moisturizer, its important to pay attention to the ingredients and avoid any that may irritate your skin. Some ingredients, like petrolatum, may be comedogenic and cause breakouts in those with oily skin, but can be essential for those with dry skin.
