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Dry Skin Causes And What To Do About It

What Causes Dry Skin?

General dry skin causes might seem like a no brainer: It’s a lack of moisture, right?!

But where does that lack of moisture come from?

4. Hard Water

Hard water can leave a film on skin that causes dryness.

5. Acne Medications and Retinol

These things speed cell turnover and can cause dryness, especially when you first start using them.

6. Dry Air

Sometimes the air inside can be as harsh on your skin as the air outside. Forced air, especially heat, can draw humidity levels down, making skin feel dry and itchy. A humidifier really helps in our house, and this one is my favorite!

7. Lots of Hand Washing

I know that after this last year of constant (and I do mean constant) hand washing, we are all feeling this one. By no means am I suggesting to wash your hands less than you need to… but try these little tips to help it not be so harsh: use lukewarm water, avoid alcohol-based soaps, and blot your hands dry instead of rubbing them.

8. Long, Hot Showers

They feel soooooo good, I know, but it does end up drying out your skin more.

9. Aging

Dry skin tends to become more of an issue as people get older because our skin produces less oil and therefore gets drier more quickly.

10. Certain Medical Conditions

Skin issues such as psoriasis and eczema can make your skin more prone to dryness

How To Help Your Dry Skin

OK, so now that you are in the know on some of the causes of dry skin, let’s talk what do to about it! This is the good part!

Here are some of my all-time favorite products that are ALL-STARS for moisturized, healthy skin. The best part is that they are all clean and safe (you know I would never recommend something that wasn’t!).

1. Countertime Antioxidant Soft Cream

Do you want healthy looking and glowing skin? YOU.NEED.THIS. This cream works to visibly plump and firm your skin while boosting hydration big time.

I use this every day as part of my morning skin care routine.

3. Face Oil

These non-greasy facial oils are specially formulated to help brighten, plump, or balance your complexion. Containing marula oil and packed with omegas and vitamin C. No.1 is the most hydrating and No. 3 is the best for skin that is prone to breakouts.

4. Counter+ Overnight Resurfacing Peel

Hello, glow, so I basically recommend this to everyone I know. This peel improves skin texture and boosts clarity without irritation or over-drying. And the results are ah-mazing.

5. Moisture Masks

There are two masks I am loving. The Counter+ Lotus Glow Cleansing Balm can be left on overnight and the restorative Primally Pure Soothing Mask is like heaven in a jar.

6. Sugar Body Scrub

Brown sugar buffs away dull skin while hydrating oils leave skin looking supple and smooth.

7. Countermatch Adaptive Body Moisturizer

All day hydration with this award winning body lotion.

8. Body Butter

This Primally Pure body butter comes in 3 amazing scents (almond + vanilla is my FAV).

9. Body Oil

Primally Pure lemongrass body oil nourishes your skin AND helps to fight inflammation. For best absorption, apply to damp skin after a shower or bath. Your skin will just soak it all in.

10. Melting Body Balm

This is a vacation for your skin! I love to combine this with my body moisturizer for extra hydration when I need it.

On days that I use this body oil, I like to dry brush before my shower. IYKYK. Dry brushing has a list of beauty benefits including increased circulation, smooth and exfoliated skin, detoxification through lymphatic drainage, and improved appearance of the skin.

HELLLLOOOOOO soft, hydrated skin!

I’m passionate about clean living and helping other people just like you make changes to safer, more effective products.

Check out this blog post to learn more about ingredients to avoid and how to check your products.

I’m also always available to help you figure out how to get more clean beauty products into your life!

Hey there!

I’M MELISSA!

I design curriculum and am a self proclaimed tech nerd! I love designing resources to make teachers’ lives easier. In addition, I blog all things education. Let’s get to know each other and connect!