What is dry skin?

Skincare

Dry skin types have a lack of hydration caused by an imbalance within the NMF (natural moisturizing factor).

NMF = natural moisturising factors. These are natural substances within the layers of the skin that help to keep it smooth, hydrated and healthy. 

Less sebum (a naturally occurring, oily substance that protects from dryness) is produced, causing the skin to be dry. 

Sebum: a natural oily substance within the skin that helps to moisturise and protect it.

This skin type can be prone to being sensitive as the skin barrier, which acts as a protective shield, can become weakened. 

Dry skin often results in redness, sometimes feels rough in texture, or even flaky.

All skin types can become dehydrated due to a lack of moisture, affected by things like diet and water intake, which isn’t the same as having a consistently dry skin type. 

How to look after this skin type: choose moisturisers and creams with deeply hydrating and nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and/or ceramides, and stick to gentle cleansers that don’t strip your skin.  

Recommended for Dry skin

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    Hydrating Skincare Booster Set

    £37
    £39 £37

    Includes our Moisture Fix Mask, Hydrate & Nourish Tonic Milk and Cleansing Pads (worth £48, sold as a set for £39)

  • Worth £25

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    Everyday Hero SPF 50+

    £22
    £25 £22

    A lightweight, non-greasy SPF50+ face moisturiser that provides coverage from UVA, UVB, blue light and environmental stressors, for Broad Spectrum everyday protection, whatever the weather. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

  • Worth £59

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    Everyday Skin Glow Set

    £47
    £50 £47

    Prep and protect your skin for all-day glow with this set. Add our Universal Cream Cleanser, new Everyday Hero SPF50+ and our best-selling One&Only pH GlowOil to your beauty routine. (Worth £59, sold as set for £50).

  • Worth £18

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    Hydrate & Nourish Tonic Milk

    £16
    £18 £16

    An ultra-hydrating multi-purpose milk for everyday use, to calm and nourish all skin types.

  • Worth £22

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    Universal Soft-Cream Moisturiser

    £20
    £22 £20

    An ultra-creamy moisturiser to provide all skin types with daily hydration for dreamy, balanced skin.

  • Worth £18

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    Moisture Fix Mask

    £16
    £18 £16

    A pillowy soft and nourishing mask that delivers deep hydration to thirsty skin.

  • Worth £18

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    Universal Cream Cleanser

    £16
    £18 £16

    A gentle cream-to-foam face wash for every day use to cleanse and nourish all skin types.

  • Worth £12

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    Cleansing Pads

    £11
    £12 £11

    Pre-soaked, nourishing pads for kind-to-skin cleansing on the go.
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