Did autumn bring dry and tight skin? You’re not alone – dry air often requires a shift in skincare routines in northern climates.
“When caring for dry skin, it’s essential to focus on a routine that hydrates generously and locks in moisture.”
NOBE Nordic Beauty’s cosmetics nurture the skin with formulas that combine the nutrient-rich ingredients of northern nature with urban skincare. The result is effective skincare, perfect for dry, sensitive, and even atopic skin.
Discover our tips for caring for dry skin with natural Nordic cosmetics!
Dry Skin Lacks Natural Oils
Dry skin is easy to spot; it often feels tight after washing. It may also flake and itch. Additionally, skin lacking moisture is more prone to fine lines caused by dryness, but the good news is that these lines can be minimized with proper hydration.
Skin that lacks sufficient moisture and oil is more susceptible to irritation and redness. With a thinner structure and a weakened hydrolipid layer, dry skin is less protected, making it more vulnerable to external factors.
This is why it’s wise to opt for gentle solutions that soothe the skin and balance its natural barrier.
Many things familiar to Finns worsen dry skin. In winter, dry air doesn’t offer moisture, and indoor heating and fluctuating temperatures can strain the skin. In summer, skin dryness eases thanks to higher humidity.
A Gentle Skincare Routine for Dry Skin
The key principles for caring for dry skin are:
- Gentle cleansing (avoid harsh foaming cleansers, gels, and soaps).
- Hydration, hydration, hydration.
- Products that lock in moisture (water-free oils and balms).
- Minimizing harsh exfoliation and other mechanical treatments.
It’s also beneficial to nourish dry skin from the inside by drinking enough water and consuming omega oils. Externally, protecting the skin in cold weather with a scarf and a humidifier in winter can also help.
What If the Skin Is Atopic?
Symptoms of dry skin can sometimes indicate chronic atopic dermatitis, which is itchy, dry, and red.
Atopic skin has a weakened protective layer, higher pH levels, a less diverse microbiome, and a different fatty acid composition compared to healthy skin.
The cornerstone of atopic skin care is regular hydration. In addition, the skin barrier can be strengthened with a natural microbiome extract, which has been proven to help reduce symptoms of atopic skin.
A study published in the fall of 2024 showed that the microbiome extract used in NOBE Nordic Beauty’s Forest Elixir products could help care for atopic skin. The study, conducted with Tampere and Helsinki Universities, included 142 volunteers with atopic skin.
Results showed that those using the microbiome extract reduced their use of atopic skin medications. Additionally, their skin’s protective barrier strengthened, and irritation decreased, especially with the onset of winter. This is significant since a weakened barrier is a major issue for atopic skin.
Read more about this groundbreaking research (link to the press release – where was it published?).
Choose the Best Products and Routine for Dry Skin Care
NOBE Nordic Beautyn valikoimasta, jossa jokaisella tuotteella on kosteuttava vaikutus. Here are our top picks from NOBE Nordic Beauty. Each product delivers moisturizing effects, especially for dry skin.
Did you know all NOBE Nordic Beauty products are vegan and 97-100% natural? All products are manufactured in Finland, except for sheet masks and eye patches, which are made in South Korea to ensure high quality.
Cleanse the Skin Gently
Non-foaming, oil-based cleansers are the gentlest choices for moisture-deprived skin.
Oat Wonder® Silky Cleansing Oil
An oil cleanser is one of the best options when you want to remove makeup, sunscreen, and daily grime gently yet effectively. The oat oil in Oat Wonder® Silky Cleansing Oil cleanses gently, leaving the skin comfortably soft.
Oat Wonder® Gentle Cleansing Cream
This creamy oat-based cleanser is excellent for morning cleanses and lightly made-up faces. Its silky formula protects the skin’s barrier and helps retain moisture.
Give Your Skin Plenty of Moisture
Cooling Care Frosty Face Mist
When indoor air doesn’t provide moisture, give it through a face mist! Cooling Care face mist delivers instant hydration and relief for tightness while soothing the skin with a cooling sensation. The fine mist can be sprayed over makeup throughout the day. For an extra cooling effect, store the mist in the fridge!
Oat Wonder® Calming Moisturizer
This nourishing face cream is essential for anyone with dry skin. NOBE Oat Wonder® Calming Moisturizer is a calming, barrier-strengthening moisturizer featuring oat oil as the star ingredient. It absorbs quickly, instantly softening the skin!
Lock In Moisture with Oil
Oils prevent moisture from evaporating, so they should always be combined with a water-based moisturizer, such as a face cream.
Oat Wonder® Nourishing Face Oil
This velvety face oil is powered by organic oat oil, which is rich in omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin E. It’s easy to use: mix a few drops with face cream or serum or apply it as the last step in your skincare routine.
Read more: Oat oil for the skin: Did you know about this super ingredient?
Soften Rough Lips
Oat Wonder® Luminous Lip Oil
Bid farewell to chapped lips with this lip oil that combines the shine of lip gloss with nourishing oils. This light oil also contains vitamin E and has a delicious vanilla scent.
Sheet Masks: The Ultimate Thirst-Quenchers for Dry Skin
Oat Wonder® Hydrating Sheet Mask
Inspired sheet masks are true hydration bombs for the skin. The Oat Wonder® Hydrating Sheet Mask deeply hydrates with a cocktail of oat extract, aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, and blueberry and green tea extracts.
Care for Dry Skin from Head to Toe – Don’t Forget Body Care
Forest Elixir® Microbiome Repairing Hand Cream
A hand cream that absorbs quickly yet provides plenty of moisture? Yes, please – dry hands will thank you! Our hand cream hydrates with plant oils and nourishes with the unique Re-Connecting Nature® forest microbiome extract.
Forest Elixir® Microbiome Strengthening Body Lotion
If your body's skin itches from dryness, it’s time to start using a nourishing body lotion. With microbiome extract, this fast-absorbing lotion hydrates and helps balance the skin’s protective barrier.
Forest Elixir® Barefoot Balm - novelty!
New! Foot cream is the best way to prevent dry, rough feet. Barefoot Balm is a rich, deeply moisturizing foot cream with forest microbiome extract and a refreshing forest scent.
