Help, My Skin is Dry! Firefly Skincare Solutions

Occasionally, we’ll write about some of the common skincare concerns our clients have and share our recommendations to help them get glowing skin. For this blog, we’re talking about dry skin.

Flaky patches, pronounced lines, a tight and rough texture—these are some of the telltale signs of dry skin. This may be your natural skin type, or you may have developed dryness due to age, medication use, smoking, a health condition, or other causes. Whatever the reason, it’s important to give your skin the moisture it craves.

The epidermis, or outer layer of skin, is protected by a thin surface called the stratum corneum. Often called the moisture barrier or skin barrier, it keeps skin hydrated while also protecting it from damage caused by pollutants or UV rays. However, if the moisture barrier is dehydrated or damaged, it can’t do its job properly, and those signs of dry skin will come to the forefront of your complexion.

So keeping your skin barrier conditioned and moisturized is the most important thing you should do for dry skin. This can help:

• Give skin a plump, supple feel
• Improve the appearance of skin tone and texture
• Reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles
• Promote skin elasticity for a more youthful look

That all sounds great, right? Here are some simple steps you can take as part of your everyday skincare routine to give your complexion that radiant look, using PCA Skin products we carry at Firefly.

Use a Gentle Cleanser

Harsh cleansers can strip the moisture barrier, which dries out your already-dry skin. The Creamy Cleanser nurtures skin with hydrating rosehip and sunflower seed oils and aloe vera leaf juice that leave your skin feeling delightfully soft. But you can also rest assured that the Creamy Cleanser is ultra-effective at washing away makeup and impurities so your complexion is refreshed and ready to soak up the rest of the products in your skincare routine.

Target Dryness with a Super Serum

Dry skin can use the extra hydration that comes from a serum. This lightweight product should be layered on first, before a creamy moisturizer. The Hydrating Serum uses well-known hydrators such as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to help lock in moisture and condition the skin barrier.

Invest in a Powerful Moisturizer

Without a doubt, this is the most important step in your routine, and you should be moisturizing morning and night. HydraLuxe Intensive Hydration is a luxuriant, emollient cream that supports your skin barrier health with key active ingredients such as peony extract and snow algae. We love this moisturizer because you can see such a difference in the look and feel of your skin with consistent use. It’s a must-have for dry skin!

Give Your Skin Some Extra TLC

A mask used once or twice a week enhances your skincare routine (and it’s great for regular self care, too!). Apply the Hydrating Mask for an extra burst of moisturizing thanks to soothing and nourishing ingredients like oat milk extract, panthenol, and Arnica Montana flower extract. Then just add a glass of wine or a bubble bath and treat yourself (and your skin) to some indulgent pampering!

Create the perfect regimen for dry skin by shopping for products at Firefly, either in person or online. And don’t forget to book regular facials with us, too! Every facial is customized to your skin type, so you’ll get a treatment that rejuvenates and transforms dry skin for a hydrated, more beautiful complexion. Contact us to schedule your facial or talk with us about your skincare needs!