Skincare for Dull & Dry Skin

Heavy creams alone only address the surface. To truly treat dry skin you need a layered approach. Deeply penetrating serums that target the root cause, combined with a thicker moisturiser and effective sun protection to lock in hydration and prevent further moisture loss.

Choosing the right ingredients is a huge part of correcting dull skin and dryness. Things you should avoid when choosing products for dry skin include:

• Any fragrances or sensitising ingredients like essential oils, mint, menthol and eucalyptus, which can negatively affect your skin's microbiome.
• Absorptive clays and starches, which can dry out dry skin further.
• Abrasive scrubs or highly acidic products — opt for a gentle exfoliator like our AHA Resurfacing Serum instead.
• Bar soap, which can leave a residue that stops your hydrating skincare from working properly.

Face serums should be the first thing you reach for when dealing with dull skin. At BOOST LAB we work on keeping our skin youthful, radiant and healthy with a suite of single focus serums.

Our Vitamin C Brightening Serum contains a Multivitamin boost blend of Vitamin C (sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Vit B3 (niacinamide) and Vit E designed to deeply penetrate skin and provide long term dermatological benefits. Including accelerated healing of skin damage, helps the skin retain moisture, gives firmer skin, protects from redness and inflamed skin caused by UV/pollution and acne; and gives a more even skin tone with diminished dark spots.

Vitamin E occurs naturally in human skin, but can become depleted due to constant environmental exposure in the absence of sun protection.

Combining these essential multivitamins into a boosted serum is great for skin. Together they can improve the appearance of uneven skin tone, brighten a dull complexion, and strengthen skin’s defenses against the impact of environmental assault. These vitamins work extremely well together as vitamin C acts mainly on the surface level, whereas vitamin E is oil-soluble so it acts on deeper layers in the epidermis, giving you the best of both worlds.

And if all that isn’t enough to convince you here are 3 more reasons why you need Vitamin C as part of your skincare regimen including why the Brightening Serum is the best acne treatment for dry skin.

To aid in the natural cell renewal cycle that occurs while you sleep consider reaching for Our Night Renewal Serum before you hit the hay. This dry skin treatment is a night-time skin hydration formula with a dermatologically tested mix of Retinol & Granactive Retinoid designed to reduce skin damage that causes dry skin, uneven pigmentation, wrinkles and loss of firmness and elasticity.

Retinol is a term for the entire Vitamin A molecule. All our serums with retinol contain it in it’s stabilised form which acts to reduce the effects of photo-damage on skin, minimises the appearance of wrinkles and lines, improves firmness and elasticity of the skin, provides smooth skin by promoting the natural production of collagen, elastin & hyaluronic, reduces skin roughness by assisting with the skin’s renewal exfoliation process and improves skin tone, reducing blotchy skin pigmentation and rebalancing uneven skin tone.

At BOOST LAB we use Granactive Retinoid at a clinically supported concentration of 2%. The active ingredient in Granactive Retinoid is Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, a non-therapeutic and less irritating form of retinoic acid. It is able to penetrate skin, releasing ‘active’ retinoic acid in the skin to improve multiple signs of aging, including accelerate skin cell growth and to protect skin from photodamage.

When it comes to preventing dry skin on your face and ensuring a vibrant, glowing complexion all day long hydration is key! Until now, you may have been relying on moisturisers and face oils to get your daily dose of hydration. But if you are still dealing with the effects of dry and sensitive skin despite a strong skincare routine, you need something more serious.

A dedicated hydrating face serum goes well beyond what moisturisers and oils can provide. They penetrate deep into your skin to create a protective layer that retains water – whereas moisturisers only work on the surface of your skin. That means a face serum can repair your dry skin and reduce the chance of scaling.

Our Hydro Boost Serum uses a clinically supported moisturising system made up of 3 actives, at 3.6% concentration, of Hydrolysed Hyaluronic Acid (20-50kDa) at a low molecular weight allowing it to penetrate deeply and replenish the skins supportive matrix. While Hyaluronic Acid with Chondrus Crispus (algae extract) acts as an external humectant to the skin. D-Panthenol (or Pro-Vitamin B5) is a simple molecule with amazing properties for dry skin that absorbs into skin without disrupting the skin’s lipid layer, attracting water into skin and strengthening the skin’s moisture barrier. Topical panthenol is effective for those with sensitive skin and helps to calm irritated skin, reducing visible skin redness.

In terms of what ingredients to look for in a healthy, hydrating skincare routine. Make sure the products you choose include things like hyaluronic acid, ProVitamin B5, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, argan oil and ceramides. Additionally, look for serums and other skincare products that contain ingredients that will strengthen the skin’s protective barrier to prevent moisture loss and defend against environmental assault. Most importantly, choose a water-based solution, as they spread across your skin with ease and deliver far greater absorption than the alternatives.

For more tips on keeping hydrated 24/7 all year long check out our 10 top tips for healthy, plumped skin.