Dry skin is a lipid problem, not a water problem. The skin's natural moisture barrier — built on ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids in a specific ratio — is what holds hydration in. When that ratio is depleted, no amount of layering will compensate.

This edit includes the formulations that rebuild the lipid barrier from the outside in: SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2, EPICUTIS Lipid Serum, SkinBetter Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment, and the rich-textured creams that hold lipids in place.

Begin with a complimentary assessment to find the right barrier-rebuilding protocol for your skin.