Dry Skin and How to Make it Radiant Again

In winter, our skin tends to be dry because the outermost layer of skin, the epidermis, is less able to retain moisture. This is due to reduced blood circulation and decreased activity of the sebaceous glands, which produce fewer skin lipids during the cold season. As a result, the lipid film, which acts as a protective layer on the skin's surface, becomes more permeable and moisture is lost.

This natural water loss from the skin is called transepidermal water loss (TEWL). However, it is crucial that the outermost skin layer can store enough moisture to keep the skin supple and healthy.

When it comes to skincare, it is important to use creams with a high moisture content. To strengthen the skin barrier, creams should also contain the right mixture of natural, skin-identical fats and oils, rich in ceramides and phosphatidylcholine.

Ceramides play an important role in building the barrier by stabilizing the cells. Phosphatidylcholine is a special lipid from which our skin can form a whole range of ceramides. Phosphatidylcholine is also important because it stabilizes cell membranes, regulates skin moisture, has anti-inflammatory effects, and supports skin regeneration. At the same time, it is important that the skin is intensely supplied with bioactive skincare ingredients, essential, as well as skin-identical lipids and moisture.

The Creyan Nutri Active 24h Cream and the Creyan Regenerating Night Cream support the skin with plenty of moisture, natural lipids, and oils.

Serums are highly concentrated skincare products that penetrate deep into the skin and specifically target certain skin problems. Compared to classic creams, serums contain a higher concentration of active ingredients that are quickly absorbed by the skin. Especially for dry skin, moisturizing serums with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and NMF factors (Natural Moisturizing Factors), which contain natural moisturizing factors such as amino acids, lactic acid, and salts, penetrate into the deeper skin layers and help to bind moisture there. Regular use of a serum can thus help to reduce dryness lines and give the skin a radiant, healthy appearance.

In winter, lips and hands are particularly sensitive. The skin on the lips is especially thin and has no sebaceous glands that could protect it from drying out. This often leads to chapped, cracked lips and fine lines.

Hands are also exposed to significant stress: the cold slows down blood circulation, making the skin even more susceptible to dryness. In addition, frequent washing and the lack of protective lipids weaken the skin barrier, which can lead to rough, cracked skin. Without adequate protection, wrinkles and fine lines on hands and lips become visible more quickly.