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Skincare Routine for Dry Skin

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Skincare Routine for Dry Skin

One of our most frequently asked questions is how to find long-lasting relief for dry skin. This comes as no surprise given that unwanted dryness affects people of all ages, and is identifiable by rough texture, flaking, itchiness, and/or a taught feeling to skin. The recommendation provided by our in-house team of dermatologists and scientists is optimized to visibly improve moisture retention, aid skin’s resilience to environmental stressors, and deeply nourish the skin’s barrier.

What Causes Dry Skin?

Dry skin, known as xerosis, is driven by genetics, aging, environmental factors, and certain medical conditions. You might identify with it as your skin type, but this common condition is also exacerbated when living in particularly cold or dry climates. Individuals predisposed for drier skin typically have less active sebaceous glands. These glands produce sebum – our skin’s natural moisturizer – and without it there can be a visible lack of moisture and subsequent irritation. If left unmanaged, dry facial skin is more susceptible to accelerated aging, environmental damage, redness and unwanted cracking or inflammation. For women in particular, hormonal changes can affect sebum production, requiring deeply nourishing and reparative ingredients throughout the years. To further complicate matters, habits such as overcleansing, skin treatments such as peels, and assorted medications may have a direct hand in dry skin. Causes aside, there are proven solutions to mitigate unwanted dryness, repair the skin’s barrier, and deeply moisturize skin for a healthy and radiant foundation. Our team has distilled the essential components you need to look for in your skincare ritual.
One of our most frequently asked questions is how to find long-lasting relief for dry skin. This comes as no surprise given that unwanted dryness affects people of all ages, and is identifiable by rough texture, flaking, itchiness, and/or a taught feeling to skin. The recommendation provided by our in-house team of dermatologists and scientists is optimized to visibly improve moisture retention, aid skin’s resilience to environmental stressors, and deeply nourish the skin’s barrier.

What Causes Dry Skin?

Dry skin, known as xerosis, is driven by genetics, aging, environmental factors, and certain medical conditions. You might identify with it as your skin type, but this common condition is also exacerbated when living in particularly cold or dry climates. Individuals predisposed for drier skin typically have less active sebaceous glands. These glands produce sebum – our skin’s natural moisturizer – and without it there can be a visible lack of moisture and subsequent irritation. If left unmanaged, dry facial skin is more susceptible to accelerated aging, environmental damage, redness and unwanted cracking or inflammation. For women in particular, hormonal changes can affect sebum production, requiring deeply nourishing and reparative ingredients throughout the years. To further complicate matters, habits such as overcleansing, skin treatments such as peels, and assorted medications may have a direct hand in dry skin. Causes aside, there are proven solutions to mitigate unwanted dryness, repair the skin’s barrier, and deeply moisturize skin for a healthy and radiant foundation. Our team has distilled the essential components you need to look for in your skincare ritual.

Cleanser

What to Look for in a Cleanser for Dry Skin

A surprising contributor to dry skin is cleansing. Most people assume that any cleanser will do, but average ingredients are not suitable for daily use. Cleansing too frequently (anything more than twice daily) with a harsh formula is a surefire way to strip skin’s barrier. The best way to gently wash away build-up is to look for nourishing oil-based cleansers. Our expert team of scientists crafted The Renewal Daily Cleanser with dry skin in mind. The rich and luxurious gel-like formula melts away makeup, sunscreen and residue while simultaneously replenishing essential fatty acids, vitamins and nutrients for a soft and smooth complexion. The versatility of this oil-based formula makes it perfect as a stand-alone cleanse or as the first step of a double cleansing ritual.

Serum

What to Look for in a Serum

When skin is dry or dehydrated, the natural signs of aging are more noticeable than when skin is hydrated and plump. To combat this, individuals with dry skin will benefit from rich and reparative compounds such as peptides, growth factors and cytokines. The rich broth of The Answer Reparative Serum delivers these and more, with a 50% concentration of Stem Cell Conditioned Media to work at the deepest layer of skin, encouraging healthy collagen, smoothing fine lines and revealing supple, soft skin. It’s important that you look for ingredients that promote healthy cellular functioning; don’t just opt for a temporary improvement in the look of hydrated skin. This means using more than just hyaluronic acid on a daily basis.

Moisturizer

What to Look for in a Moisturizer

Moisturizing twice daily is non negotiable if you are working to transform and heal dry skin. The most effective cream moisturizers are going to be intentionally crafted, contain a diverse array of rich vitamins and fatty acids, and nourish skin’s barrier. You should look for replenishing and scientifically-backed products that ultimately aid the skin’s response to stressors, ensuring a resilient foundation. The richness of The One Restorative Cream cannot be overstated. Its powerful simplicity delivers visible results while defying everything you think you know about face cream formulations. With just three ingredients – one supercharged and precious fermented oil, a multifunctional postbiotic, and water – you’ll experience and see the difference right away. Our experts suggest laying this revolutionary cream over top of a water-based serum to double-down on slow-aging benefits.

Eye Cream

What to Look for in an Eye Cream

Our board-certified dermatologists encourage use of an eye cream regardless of visible damage in the orbital area. This usually surprises people, since targeted treatments sometimes only come into play once the concern or damage has already appeared. However, this delicate skin must be prioritized and protected in order to maintain smooth, bright and toned under eyes. It’s the prevention that is key.Whether you have dark circles, puffiness, or unwanted fine lines and wrinkles, The Luminary Replenishing Eye Cream has something your skin needs. The exceptional Sanoma Flower Oil is overflowing with naturally-occurring retinoids, gentle enough to speed skin turnover without unwanted irritation. This precious Amazonian botanical is also praised for antioxidant properties and pairs perfectly with the stimulating caffeine content in Green Coffee Oil – its counterpart in deep rejuvenation.

Cleanser

What to Look for in a Cleanser for Dry Skin

A surprising contributor to dry skin is cleansing. Most people assume that any cleanser will do, but average ingredients are not suitable for daily use. Cleansing too frequently (anything more than twice daily) with a harsh formula is a surefire way to strip skin’s barrier. The best way to gently wash away build-up is to look for nourishing oil-based cleansers. Our expert team of scientists crafted The Renewal Daily Cleanser with dry skin in mind. The rich and luxurious gel-like formula melts away makeup, sunscreen and residue while simultaneously replenishing essential fatty acids, vitamins and nutrients for a soft and smooth complexion. The versatility of this oil-based formula makes it perfect as a stand-alone cleanse or as the first step of a double cleansing ritual.

Serum

What to Look for in a Serum

When skin is dry or dehydrated, the natural signs of aging are more noticeable than when skin is hydrated and plump. To combat this, individuals with dry skin will benefit from rich and reparative compounds such as peptides, growth factors and cytokines. The rich broth of The Answer Reparative Serum delivers these and more, with a 50% concentration of Stem Cell Conditioned Media to work at the deepest layer of skin, encouraging healthy collagen, smoothing fine lines and revealing supple, soft skin. It’s important that you look for ingredients that promote healthy cellular functioning; don’t just opt for a temporary improvement in the look of hydrated skin. This means using more than just hyaluronic acid on a daily basis.

Moisturizer

What to Look for in a Moisturizer

Moisturizing twice daily is non negotiable if you are working to transform and heal dry skin. The most effective cream moisturizers are going to be intentionally crafted, contain a diverse array of rich vitamins and fatty acids, and nourish skin’s barrier. You should look for replenishing and scientifically-backed products that ultimately aid the skin’s response to stressors, ensuring a resilient foundation. The richness of The One Restorative Cream cannot be overstated. Its powerful simplicity delivers visible results while defying everything you think you know about face cream formulations. With just three ingredients – one supercharged and precious fermented oil, a multifunctional postbiotic, and water – you’ll experience and see the difference right away. Our experts suggest laying this revolutionary cream over top of a water-based serum to double-down on slow-aging benefits.

Eye Cream

What to Look for in an Eye Cream

Our board-certified dermatologists encourage use of an eye cream regardless of visible damage in the orbital area. This usually surprises people, since targeted treatments sometimes only come into play once the concern or damage has already appeared. However, this delicate skin must be prioritized and protected in order to maintain smooth, bright and toned under eyes. It’s the prevention that is key.Whether you have dark circles, puffiness, or unwanted fine lines and wrinkles, The Luminary Replenishing Eye Cream has something your skin needs. The exceptional Sanoma Flower Oil is overflowing with naturally-occurring retinoids, gentle enough to speed skin turnover without unwanted irritation. This precious Amazonian botanical is also praised for antioxidant properties and pairs perfectly with the stimulating caffeine content in Green Coffee Oil – its counterpart in deep rejuvenation.

Sunscreen & Face Oil

What to Look for in a Sunscreen and Face Oil

The final care you need to round-out your dry skin ritual comes in the form of sun protection and skin soothing oils. Our oxygen environment means we are constantly susceptible to oxidative damage, and this means constant vigilance with sunscreen. Find a facial SPF that works for you and use it every morning. Remember that reapplying is a requirement for maximal defense!In the evenings, your best bet to waking-up with a soft and smooth complexion is a fermented face oil. Not only do oils trap moisture to skin, but the right kinds of oils absorb deeply to combat various skin concerns. Respond004 Postbiomic™ face oil is incredible for soothing and calming reactive skin, while Rebalance001 is a dream for toning and tightening.

To Wrap It Up

Your skin is a complex ecosystem and very specific to you. We encourage you to investigate the products you’re using, and wherever possible, to optimize, pare-down, and be selective about the ingredients that make it onto your skin. Nourishment and healing begin when you prioritize rich compounds and tend to the skin's barrier on a daily basis. We’re certain that Symbiome can reveal the radiance you’ve been seeking, and help you say goodbye to dry skin for good.

Sunscreen & Face Oil

What to Look for in a Sunscreen and Face Oil

The final care you need to round-out your dry skin ritual comes in the form of sun protection and skin soothing oils. Our oxygen environment means we are constantly susceptible to oxidative damage, and this means constant vigilance with sunscreen. Find a facial SPF that works for you and use it every morning. Remember that reapplying is a requirement for maximal defense!In the evenings, your best bet to waking-up with a soft and smooth complexion is a fermented face oil. Not only do oils trap moisture to skin, but the right kinds of oils absorb deeply to combat various skin concerns. Respond004 Postbiomic™ face oil is incredible for soothing and calming reactive skin, while Rebalance001 is a dream for toning and tightening.

To Wrap It Up

Your skin is a complex ecosystem and very specific to you. We encourage you to investigate the products you’re using, and wherever possible, to optimize, pare-down, and be selective about the ingredients that make it onto your skin. Nourishment and healing begin when you prioritize rich compounds and tend to the skin's barrier on a daily basis. We’re certain that Symbiome can reveal the radiance you’ve been seeking, and help you say goodbye to dry skin for good.
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For more expert advice on how to support your complexion, schedule a consultation with our Skin Health Concierge for personalized recommendations as you embark on your skin health journey.
For more expert advice on how to support your complexion, schedule a consultation with our Skin Health Concierge for personalized recommendations as you embark on your skin health journey.