Natural Moisturiser for Dry Skin
Choosing a natural moisturiser for dry skin
When your skin feels tight, rough or flaky, choosing a moisturiser can feel more complicated than it should.
A useful starting point is to look for ingredients that attract moisture, soften the skin and help it hold on to hydration. The texture matters too. A cream should feel comfortable enough to use regularly, whether you are moisturising your face, hands or body.
Plant ingredients such as aloe vera, shea butter and botanical oils can play a part in that formula. However, the word “natural” does not tell you everything about how a moisturiser will feel or whether it will suit your skin.
Look at the complete formula, including its hydrating ingredients, richness and fragrance.
Hydrating, softening and soothing
Attract moisture
Humectants such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid help attract water to the outer layers of the skin. These are useful ingredients to look for when choosing a moisturiser for dry skin.
Soften rough skin
Emollient ingredients, including shea butter and plant oils, help smooth and soften the skin. They can make areas that feel rough or dry more comfortable.
Help retain hydration
A moisturising cream can also help reduce moisture loss. The balance of hydrating and protective ingredients matters more than any single ingredient on its own.
Soothe Dry Skin with Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a familiar ingredient in skincare for dry skin. Research on formulations containing aloe vera has shown improvements in hydration in the outer layer of the skin.
For an everyday moisturiser, it helps to think about what sits alongside the aloe. A cream that also contains humectants, oils and butters can combine hydration with a softer, more comfortable feel.
This is why choosing a complete moisturising formula is often more useful than looking for one ingredient alone.
What if your dry skin is also sensitive?
If your skin is easily irritated, fragrance-free skincare can be a useful place to start. A product can contain natural ingredients and still include fragrance, so check the label rather than relying on its name.
Keep your routine simple and introduce new products one at a time. Trying a small amount on a small area first can help you see how your skin responds.
Eternal Skincare has dermatologically tested its Aloe Super Hydrating Fragrance Free Moisturiser for suitability on sensitive skin. Individual skin can still respond differently, so choose products that feel comfortable for you.
A simple routine for dry skin
During the day, include suitable sunscreen and follow its directions. Aloe vera itself does not provide sun protection.
Eternal Skincare Hydrating Cream Cleanser with aloe and water
Cleanse gently
Use a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water. Avoid scrubbing or washing until your skin feels tight. Pat dry, leaving the skin slightly damp before moisturising.
Eternal Skincare Aloe Super Hydrating Moisturiser with aloe and water
Apply your moisturiser
Smooth your moisturiser gently over the skin after cleansing. Pay attention to areas that feel particularly dry, and reapply after washing or whenever needed.
Eternal Skincare Aloe Anti-ageing Face Cream with SPF50+
Protect your skin
Finish your morning routine with broad-spectrum sun protection of at least factor 30. Follow the product directions for application and reapplication.
One moisturiser for your face, body and hands
Aloe Super Hydrating Fragrance Free Moisturiser brings together aloe vera, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, shea butter and nourishing plant oils in one everyday cream.
Its rich, easily absorbed texture leaves skin feeling soft without a greasy finish. The fragrance-free formula is suitable for the face, body and hands, making it a practical choice for a simple daily routine.
Made in the United Kingdom, it can be used morning and evening, or whenever your skin needs moisturising.
Intense hydration for dry, dehydrated and sensitive skin.
Our bestselling Aloe Super Hydrating Moisturiser is a rich, fragrance-free face and body moisturiser created to deeply hydrate, soothe and soften dry and sensitive skin.
Powered by Aloe Vera and Hyaluronic Acid, with Shea Butter, Grape Seed Oil, Sweet Almond Oil and Rosehip Oil, the nourishing formula helps replenish moisture and leave skin feeling soft, smooth and comfortable.
Rich yet easily absorbed, it provides lasting hydration without leaving skin feeling heavy or greasy.
Prefer a richer cream in the evening?
Explore Repair & Replenish Overnight Cream as an alternative for your evening moisturising step.
What our customers say
It depends on the formula and how dry your skin feels. Aloe vera can contribute to hydration, while a cream can also provide oils, butters and other ingredients that soften the skin and help retain moisture.
It depends on the formula and how dry your skin feels. Aloe vera can contribute to hydration, while a cream can also provide oils, butters and other ingredients that soften the skin and help retain moisture.
Some moisturisers are designed for both. Eternal Skincare Aloe Super Hydrating Fragrance Free Moisturiser can be used on the face, body and hands. Always check the directions for the product you choose.
Some moisturisers are designed for both. Eternal Skincare Aloe Super Hydrating Fragrance Free Moisturiser can be used on the face, body and hands. Always check the directions for the product you choose.
Morning and evening is a useful starting point. Apply after washing and reapply when your skin feels dry, following the directions on your moisturiser.
Morning and evening is a useful starting point. Apply after washing and reapply when your skin feels dry, following the directions on your moisturiser.
No. Natural formulas can contain essential oils or other fragrance ingredients. If you prefer fragrance-free skincare, check that the product is specifically described as fragrance-free.
No. Natural formulas can contain essential oils or other fragrance ingredients. If you prefer fragrance-free skincare, check that the product is specifically described as fragrance-free.
Hot water, harsh cleansing, cold weather or a formula that is not rich enough can all contribute. Try gentle cleansing and applying cream while your skin is slightly damp. If dryness persists, or your skin becomes painful, cracked or inflamed, speak to a pharmacist or doctor.
Hot water, harsh cleansing, cold weather or a formula that is not rich enough can all contribute. Try gentle cleansing and applying cream while your skin is slightly damp. If dryness persists, or your skin becomes painful, cracked or inflamed, speak to a pharmacist or doctor.
Find a moisturiser that fits your skin
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