What Helps Best Against Very Dry Skin? Stiftung Warentest Recommends This Face Cream

Dry skin is a widespread problem that affects many people. The skin feels rough and uncomfortably tight. Redness and itching are common side effects. But what helps best against very dry skin? Stiftung Warentest, a German consumer organization, has tested various face creams and made a clear recommendation.

Dry Skin - Causes and Symptoms

Dry skin has various causes. It's often due to external factors such as dry heating air, frequent washing, or environmental influences. But genetics, hormonal changes, or certain skin diseases can also promote dry skin.

Typical symptoms of dry skin are:

• Rough, scaly skin feeling
• Feeling of tightness, especially after washing
• Itching and redness
• Fine lines and wrinkles appear more pronounced

Stiftung Warentest: Face Creams for Dry Skin Tested

Stiftung Warentest has tested 17 face creams for dry skin. Effectiveness, application, and ingredients were evaluated. The clear test winner with the grade "Very Good" is the Liriox Hyalu B5 Serum - Anti-Aging Care.

This serum convinces with a combination of highly effective ingredients. Hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 (panthenol) provide intensive moisture and make the skin supple. At the same time, vitamin C acts as a strong antioxidant and protects against free radicals. The light texture absorbs quickly and doesn't leave a greasy feel.

How to Make Dry Skin Areas Supple Again

For optimal care of dry skin, it's recommended to apply the Liriox Hyalu B5 Serum morning and evening after cleansing. In addition, you should pay attention to the following things:

• Gentle cleansing: Avoid alkaline soaps and use mild cleansing products or cleansing oils instead.
• Lukewarm showers: Water that is too hot additionally dehydrates the skin. Lukewarm showers are better.
• Avoid alcohol: Skin care with alcohol dries out the skin even more. Look for alcohol-free products.
• Drink plenty of water: Sufficient drinking supplies the skin with moisture from the inside. Ideally 2-3 liters per day.

Very dry, irritated skin is also happy about the extra portion of moisture provided by face masks, e.g. the BIOAQUA Pure Pearl Sleeping Face Mask.

This mask is applied in the evening and not washed off overnight. This allows the highly concentrated formula with black pearls and hyaluronic acid to work intensively and supply the skin with moisture deep down.

Complementary K-Beauty Care Tips for Dry Skin

Korean skincare, also known as K-Beauty, offers additional beneficial routines and products for dry skin, as described in our blog post "K-Beauty Conquers the World - Why This Trend Is Here to Stay":

• Layering: Applying skincare products in thin, successive layers allows active ingredients to penetrate deeply and provides lasting hydration.
• Essence: An essence, like the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, supplies the skin with highly concentrated moisture after cleansing.
• Sheet Masks: Regular use of moisturizing sheet masks, e.g. the LAIKOU Gold Snail Eye Mask, pampers dry skin with an extra boost of moisture.

Korean skincare focuses on gentle but effective hydration to help dry skin regain its suppleness and glow. You can find more K-Beauty tips tailored to dry skin in our article "Korean Skincare in Summer - Perfect Glow with Light Textures and Optimal Protection".

Conclusion

Dry skin needs a lot of moisture and attention in daily care. With the right face cream and a few simple tricks, you can transform rough, irritated skin into a soft, supple skin feeling. Stiftung Warentest recommends the Liriox Hyalu B5 Serum as a highly effective moisturizer with an anti-aging effect. In combination with extra treatments like the BIOAQUA Pure Pearl Sleeping Face Mask, you give dry skin exactly what it needs to regain its balance. K-Beauty routines and products can further enhance and complement the care for dry skin types.