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What are the best skincare ingredients for dry skin?Updated a year ago

What are the best skincare ingredients for dry skin?

For daily use, the best skincare ingredients for dry skin are ones that replenish the lipids that are normally part of healthy sebum. That includes ceramides, cholesterol, fatty acids like linoleic acid and stearic acid, and squalane. Additionally, ingredients like niacinamide can help the skin boost its production of these important lipids. 

At times when the skin is more irritated or compromised, look for occlusive ingredients that’ll create a barrier over the skin to prevent TEWL and soothing ingredients like green tea extract.

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