How To Choose the Best Moisturiser for Dry Skin
Chances are if you're reading this you have dry skin. Flakiness, irritation and tightness are all common features of this skin type, all of which can be very uncomfortable to deal with. Dry skin types are extremely common, but there are moisturisers specifically formulated to help treat and soothe dry skin. It's important for those with this skin type to have the best moisturiser with a rich and comforting texture for long lasting nourishment. Finding the best moisturiser for dry skin will ensure your skin stays healthy, hydrated and protected. L'Occitane moisturisers are enriched with organic and sustainably-sourced Shea butter, but the richness varies between products. We're sharing our guide on the difference between our moisturisers for both face and body, and why they're so effective.
Firstly, Let’s Understand Why Skin Gets So Dry
People of all ages can have dry skin. In fact, by the age of 60 nearly everyone has dry skin. Skin can naturally be dry, however there are some other causes of dry skin. This can include really hot showers that contribute to skin dehydration, washing hands very frequently which can dry them out, some medical conditions like psoriasis and eczema, and soaps that can disrupt your skin's pH balance.
Dry skin can also range in severity, from skin on the slightly drier side to extremely dry and chapped skin. That's why it's important to find the moisturiser with the right concentration of ingredients to treat your skin - helping the skin barrier to build and retain its moisture levels.
Shea Light Comforting Cream
Shea Light Comforting Face Cream is ideal for moderately dry to combination skin. It keeps skin hydrated and comforted, without being too rich.
Benefits
- 24 hour hydration
- Non-greasy cream
- 98% natural origin ingredients
- 5% Shea Butter
- Great for sensitive skin
Shea Ultra Rich Comforting Face Cream
Our Ultra Rich Face Cream answers the essential needs of dry to very dry and sensitive skin types. Skin is left feeling supple, soft and protected.
Benefits
- 25% Shea butter
- 42 hour hydration
- Vegan
- Made with 95% natural origin ingredients
- Dermatologically tested
Hand Creams & Lotions
We offer a range of hand creams and lotions. The main difference between the two is their consistency and how nourishing they are. Hand lotions have a lighter texture and are formulated with 5% organic Shea butter. They're ideal for those with a 'normal' skin type, providing the skin with light hydration and counterbalances the drying effects of water. L'Occitane hand creams have a richer texture and higher concentration of organic Shea butter (ranging from 20-25%) and are ideal for those with dry to very dry hands that are in need of lasting nourishment.
Shea Verbena Hand Lotion
Our soft lotion is formulated with over 95% natural origin ingredients, helping to compensate the drying effects of hard water on the skin. Ideal for normal skin types, this hand lotion gently moisturises and delicately scents the skin.
Benefits
- 5% Shea butter
- Light, non-sticky texture
- Fast absorbency
- Subtle scent of Verbena
Shea Butter Hand Cream
Our cult favourite Shea Butter Hand Cream is a super creamy balm that penetrates the skin quickly to protect, nourish and moisturise dry to very dry hands. 1 sold every 3 seconds.
Benefits
- 20% Shea butter
- Blend of argan and coconut oil for added nourishment
- Vegan
- 96% natural origin ingredients
- 95% recycled aluminum tube
Youth Hand Cream
This anti-ageing hand cream combines 5% of nourishing Shea butter with Immortelle essential oil to reduce the visible signs of ageing on the hands like elasticity, dryness, dehydration and uneven skin tone.
Benefits
- 24 hour hydration
- Enriched with Shea butter, Immortelle essential oil and naturally derived hibiscus flower acids
- Rated 5 stars
- Great for mature & dry skin
Intensive Hand Balm
Our Intensive Hand Balm is the most nourishing hand cream - specially adapted for very dry, rough or cracked skin on hands. Forming a protective film, it rescues and replenishes even the driest of hands.
Benefits
- 25% fair trade organic Shea butter
- Vegan
- Allantoin - naturally moisturising and regenerative
- Ultra rich texture
Foot Creams
Shea Butter Foot Cream
Enriched with 15% Shea butter, this hydrating foot cream also has anti-inflammatory benefits to moisturise and relieve irritated and tired feet. It's creamy texture is quickly absorbed without any sticky film, keeping feet softer for longer.
Benefits
- Contains antiseptic A.O.C. lavender essential oil to purify
- Cooling effect
- Enriched with Arnica Flower Extract to soothe dry feet
Shea Intense Foot Balm
Our most nourishing foot balm is specially adapted for very dry, cracked and rough feet. It's ultra rich non-sticky texture melts in and immediately soothes the skin. Used daily, it helps to noticeably reduce roughness and fight against dryness.
Benefits
- 25% Shea butter
- Intense hydration for hands and feet
- Enriched with D-Panthenol & allantoin to soothe and comfort
Shea Butter Body Moisturisers
Shea butter is renowned for it's nourishing and protective properties. Opt for a Shea moisturiser if you have dry to very dry skin that requires nourishment.
Shea Butter Body Lotion
A creamy body lotion helps to comfort dry skin and soothe feelings of skin tightness, ideal for moderately dry skin. Massage onto body after bathing or any time skin feels dry or tight.
Benefits
- 15% Shea butter
- Enriched with calendula extract for a soothing effect
- Honey and sweet almond extracts to add moisture to the upper layers of the skin
- 24 hour hydration
- Dermatologically tested
Ultra Rich Body Cream
Shea Ultra Rich Body Cream offers you the ultimate relief for very dry, cracked and sensitive skin. Our best body cream intensely moisturises and nourishes the skin, leaving skin feeling beautiful and smooth all day.
Benefits
- 25% Shea butter
- Strengthens skin's hydrolipidic barrier
- Vegan
- 95% natural origin ingredients
- Fresh and creamy scent of jasmine and ylang-ylang
Organic Shea Butter
Our multi-use balm helps to nourish and protect dry or sensitive skin, beneficial for treating cracked skin, dry patches, sun-damaged or dehydrated skin and more.
Benefits
- One of our best sellers
- 100% Shea butter
- 100% natural
- Certified organic and attested fair trade from Ecocert
- Treats dry skin but also protects skin from further dehydration
- Rated 5 stars
Almond Body Moisturisers
Almond oil is naturally rich in omegas 6 and 9, known to soften and moisturise skin. Opt for an Almond body moisturiser if you are looking for hydration.
Almond Milk Concentrate
Almond Milk Concentrate has a velvety texture that delivers long-lasting hydration, improves suppleness and visibly smoothes the skin.
Benefits
- Enriched with sweet almond oil and almond milk
- Ideal for firming and improving skin's elasticity
- 48 hours of hydration
- 95% naturally derived ingredients
- Vegan
Almond Delightful Body Balm
Almond Delightful Body Balm has a rich buttery balm texture that melts in and leaves the skin feeling nourished and supple.
Benefits
- Enriched with almond oil and almond butter
- Normal to dry skin
- Vegan
- Spreads like cream with the finish of a decadent oil
- Great for travel
Almond Supple Skin Oil
This delicious rich yet fine body oil effectively helps skin feeler firmer and smoother, leaving a satiny-smooth finish. It can be used on it's own or mixed with your body moisturiser for extra nourishment.
Benefits
- 50% almond oil
- Vegan
- Camelina oil - rich in omegas 3 and 6
- Normal to dry skin
Shop The Best Moisturiser For Your Dry Skin
When looking for a moisturiser, it's good to look out for the ingredients that are ideal for dry skin. Our best ingredients to manage dry skin are Shea butter, naturally rich Omega 3, Omega 6, Vitamin E and karitene, and Almond Oil rich in Omega 9 and squalene. Other great ingredients to look out for include hyaluronic acid, glycerin and ceramides.
Now that you know the main benefits and best skin types of our favourite moisturisers for dry skin, you should feel ready to start shopping your favourite. Feel free to do your own research by browsing our full range.
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