As Minnesotans, many of us are no strangers to dry skin. With harsh winters and low humidity, our skin often needs a little extra care. You might be doing everything you can to keep your skin hydrated and plump, but even the best routine can fall short without the right moisturizer.
At Honey Aesthetics, near Minneapolis, we understand the importance of high-quality skincare products, which is why we offer a selection of medical-grade solutions.
Let’s take a look at what you should look for in a hydrating moisturizer for dry skin.
What to Look for in a Moisturizer
Any effective skincare routine includes a good moisturizer. Without a moisturizer that works with your skin, you might still feel dry, flaky, or irritated. To start, you should look for a moisturizer with one or more of the following: humectants, emollients, and occlusives.
Humectants
Humectants attract and bind water, giving many moisturizers their hydrating effects. They draw moisture from the deep layers of your skin up to the top and, at times, draw moisture from your surrounding environment.
Humectants help strengthen the skin barrier and relieve dry skin.
Emollients
These ingredients form a hydrating barrier to lock in moisture. When used on dry skin, emollients fill in the cracks to prevent flakiness and scaling. Emollients can also help with eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.
Occlusives
Occlusives create a thick barrier on the top of your skin to seal in moisture and prevent dryness. These ingredients don’t directly moisturize the skin but, rather, trap the moisture that already exists within the skin. Additionally, occlusives protect against environmental factors like wind and cold weather.
Depending on your unique skin type, finding a moisturizer with these specific ingredients can help you reduce dry skin and remain hydrated.
Our #1 Moisturizer at Honey Aesthetics
Our most popular moisturizer is the skinbetter Trio Rebalancing Moisturizer, a lightweight formula that brings maximum hydration. The Trio Rebalancing Moisturizer is formulated to keep your skin hydrated and glowing, especially when it needs it most, during harsh Minneapolis winters.
The ingredients in skinbetter’s Trio Rebalancing Moisturizer include:
- Humectants: hyaluronic acid, urea, and glycerin
- Emollients: jojoba, cholesterol, and ceramides
- Occlusives: linoleic, linolenic acids, and squalene
A Simple Routine for Dry Skin in Minnesota
- Cleanse gently. Skip foaming cleansers that leave skin tight.
- Moisturize damp skin. Apply within a minute of washing to hold water in.
- Wear SPF every day, even in winter.
- Run a humidifier during heating season, when indoor air is driest.
When Moisturizer Isn’t Enough
If your skin still feels dull or rough, the problem may be texture and barrier, not just hydration. These treatments work alongside your routine:
- SkinPen® microneedling: $350 per session or $950 for a series of three. Results in about a week.
- Salmon DNA (PDRN) add-on: +$150 to brighten, hydrate and help skin recover. Learn about PDRN.
- PRF Liquid: $600, using your own platelets to support skin quality.
Prices do not include MinnesotaCare tax or credit card processing fee.
Medical-grade skincare from ZO Skin Health and Revision Skincare is available at both clinics and in our shop.
Win the Battle With Dry Skin
Your skin deserves love, so trust the professionals at Honey Aesthetics to set you up with a skincare routine that hydrates, soothes, and supports your skin. From moisturizer for dry skin to anti-wrinkle skin care, we can create a regimen that makes you glow.
Curious about our undetectable injectables and treatments like microneedling for wrinkles? Use our treatment planning tool to discover which of our treatments can effectively address your concerns.
