Category: Dry Skin

Urea is a naturally-occurring substance found in the surface layer of our skin, and is an active part of our natural moisturising factor (NMF), which functions to keep skin hydrated, protected, and working efficiently.READ MORE

If you're keen to know what Glycerine is and its benefits, this article offers a guide on Glycerine and it's many varied uses in skin care.READ MORE

By Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: April 2026 The skin around your eyes feels tight. Flaky. Sometimes it stings when you apply products that never used to bother you. You’ve tried richer creams. More of them. Different brands. And somehow the dryness comes back — or gets worse. […]READ MORE

Winter doesn’t just chill the air — it quietly steals your glow. One cold snap and suddenly your skin looks like it hit the dimmer switch. The radiance you relied on all summer? Gone before you even had your morning coffee. The weather changes, your barrier sulks, and your glow takes an unauthorised holiday. But […]READ MORE

Ever wondered why some skin stays smooth and silky no matter the season? While yours decides to flake, tighten, or throw a scaly little tantrum? Don’t worry — you’re not moulting. You may simply be meeting your skin’s quirky genetic side. Ichthyosis Vulgaris Ichthyosis vulgaris might sound like a rare creature from Greek mythology, but […]READ MORE

Are you constantly seeking to make your skin more moisturised? But the longer your skin stays dry, the more products you end up using. And does finding a suitable skincare routine seem like an exhaustive multi-step process? A good routine isn’t about taking as many steps before bed. The key, infact, is daily prevention and […]READ MORE

Everyone has a skin type. If you have dry skin, you’d think it would be pretty straightforward, right? Dry skin is actually quite complex. Tightness? Flaking, fine lines and sensitivity. Hello, and welcome to your dry skin. It feels uncomfortable, well, almost all the time. Because so many conditions are associated with this skin type, […]READ MORE

When your skin is healthy, it’s naturally balanced. But we hear you, dry skin sufferers; This might be great in theory; how do you implement this? Our advice is to strip back your skincare routine. Once you have completed this step, you can proceed to the next step. And that, of course, is an all-important […]READ MORE

My essential guide to dry skin has all your questions covered on how to treat this tricky little skin type.

Are you a dry skin sufferer? Then you don’t need us to tell you how troublesome treating can be. This is because numerous conditions are occurring within your skin. Including dehydration, inflammation and rough texture. Causes of Dry Skin on Face A surprising number of triggers cause dry skin: genetics sun-damaged a poor skincare routine […]READ MORE