How To Quench Very Dry Skin

Written by Kerry Benjamin

Not sure why your skin feels like sandpaper? Often, the underlying cause of dry skin is a build-up of dead skin cells. This layer of dull skin prevents moisturizing products from effectively penetrating into the skin’s deeper layers and doing their job to hydrate and soften. Follow our foolproof regimen to exfoliate unwanted buildup and put hydration, plumpness, and glow back into your skin.

 

The Products You’ll Need: 

  • PREBIOTIC GEL CLEANSER: This lightweight gel cleanser is free of sulfates and other stripping cleansing ingredients. A prebiotic complex feeds the skin’s good bacteria to keep the skin’s moisture barrier intact, while copper gluconate helps soothe and repair dry, damaged skin. 
  • DERMAPLANING EXFOLIATION TOOL: This physical exfoliator helps prime skin to more effectively absorb your serums and moisturizers by removing dead cell build-up and fine facial hair. 
  • TCA LACTIC & GLYCOLIC FACE PEEL: This gentle peel softens roughness by gently exfoliating the skin with a careful balance of hydrating acids. 
  • HA HYDRATING SERUM: This serum draws water into the skin's surface layers with hyaluronic acid, which can help plump, hydrate, and soothe dry skin types. 
  • SHIUNKO BLUSH FACIAL OIL: When applied as the last step in your regimen, this face oil acts like a protective shield that seals in the moisture added by your serum. Infused with antioxidant-rich fermented green tea oil and calming Japanese indigo oil, it also soothes irritation and redness caused by dry skin. 



    • THE REGIMEN:

    To create a complete skincare regimen, add your favorite SPF to this daily ritual. 

    MORNING: KEEP YOUR MORNING ROUTINE SIMPLE, BUT DON’T FORGET THE SPF!

    Step 1: Avoid harsh, stripping cleansers. Instead, cleanse your skin with a mild wash like our PREBIOTIC GEL CLEANSER. 

    Step 2: Apply 5-7 drops of our HA HYDRATING SERUM and press into skin to enhance absorption. 

    Step 3: Apply a few drops of our SHIUNKO BLUSH FACIAL OIL to your face and neck and gently press into your skin 

    Step 4: Apply SPF. To choose the right sunscreen for you, read our post here.  

     

    EVENING: APPLY THESE STEPS IN THIS ORDER. IF YOU ARE NOT DOING A STEP THAT EVENING, SIMPLY MOVE ON TO THE NEXT.

    Step 1: Cleanse your skin with our PREBIOTIC GEL CLEANSER.

    Step 2: Exfoliate your skin with our DERMAPLANING EXFOLIATION TOOLl once per week. Please watch the video HERE to find out how to use our Dermaplaning Tool.

    Step 3: Twice weekly, apply 1-2 layers of our TCA LACTIC & GLYCOLIC FACE PEEL. Once per week you’ll do this after dermaplaning, and 3-4 days later, you will do this without dermaplaning. When stacking it with the Dermaplaning Tool, the peel will feel a little spicier because you have just removed a layer of dead skin. The tingling is totally normal and will calm down in a minute or two. You can use our CRYO SCULPTING ROLLER to calm skin instantly.

    Step 4: Apply 5-7 drops of our HA HYDRATING SERUM and press into skin to enhance absorption

    Step 5: Apply a few drops of our SHIUNKO BLUSH FACIAL OIL to your face and neck and gently press into your skin 



    ADDITIONAL TIPS:

    • Excessive exposure to hot water can strip the skin of essential oils, leading to further irritation and dryness. Keep your showers short, and not too hot. 
    • If you find your skin needs more moisture, you can apply a lightweight face cream after the HA Hydrating Serum and before the Shiunko Blush Facial Oil to add an extra level of hydration. 
    • Do not use the Dermaplaning Tool over existing blemishes. Just work around them.

     

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