Dry skin can be uncomfortable, leaving your face feeling tight, flaky, and rough. Whether it’s caused by environmental stressors, dehydration, or natural ageing, maintaining moisture balance is essential for a healthy, glowing complexion. Without the right care, dryness can lead to irritation, fine lines, and a lacklustre appearance.

Why does skin become dry?

A variety of factors contribute to dry skin. Cold weather, indoor heating, and harsh winds can strip moisture from your skin, while air conditioning and excessive sun exposure can further dehydrate it.

Your skincare routine also plays a role. Using harsh cleansers, over-exfoliating, or skipping moisturiser can damage your skin’s protective barrier, making it harder to retain moisture. Internally, dehydration, stress, and poor nutrition can contribute to dryness, leaving your skin looking dull and feeling uncomfortable.

How to protect and restore dry skin

The key to keeping dry skin healthy is to nourish and protect it with hydrating ingredients and gentle skincare habits.

Choose a nourishing cleanser: Harsh foaming cleansers can strip your skin of its natural oils. Opt for a gentle, hydrating cleanser to remove impurities while maintaining moisture
Moisturise regularly:  Lock in hydration by applying a moisturiser both morning and night. Look for products containing natural oils and butters that help strengthen the skin barrier
Stay hydrated: Drinking plenty of water throughout the day helps support your skin’s natural moisture levels. Eating foods rich in essential fatty acids, such as nuts and seeds, can also promote a healthy complexion.
Avoid hot water & dry air: Long, hot showers can worsen dryness by stripping your skin’s natural oils. Instead, use lukewarm water and apply a hydrating product immediately after bathing. A humidifier can also help restore moisture to the air, preventing further dehydration.
Use overnight hydration treatments: Nighttime is when your skin works to repair and regenerate, making it the perfect time to deliver deep nourishment with a hydrating mask.

Wake up to hydrated, glowing skin

For those struggling with dryness, The Herb Farm’s Overnight Hydrating Face Mask is a deeply restorative treatment designed to work while you sleep. Packed with nourishing, plant-based ingredients, it provides long-lasting hydration to leave your skin soft, plump, and radiant by morning.

This rich, intensive mask features certified organic flaxseed oil, which is packed with essential fatty acids to support skin barrier function and improve moisture retention. Organic shea butter deeply nourishes and soothes dry, irritated skin, while blackcurrant oil and evening primrose oil provide additional hydration and help restore balance.

Botanical extracts such as gotu kola, echinacea, and calendula work to support skin healing and reduce redness, making this mask ideal for even the most sensitive complexions. The addition of rose absolute, ylang ylang, and lavender essential oils enhances the experience, promoting relaxation while soothing the skin.

By incorporating this overnight mask into your routine, you can wake up to deeply hydrated, healthy-looking skin. Dryness doesn’t have to be a daily struggle - with the right natural ingredients, your skin can feel soft, smooth, and beautifully replenished every morning.

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