A tell-tale sign that a product is not suitable for you is its short-term effectiveness. The reason for your dry skin is most likely due to specific ingredients commonly found in some skincare products that are highly irritating. There are super dry products that you should pay attention to and adjust accordingly.
“Natural” Oils
You are likely allergic to lavender or tea tree oil, and using these ingredients can cause acne breakouts or dry out your skin.

Allergies to lavender or tea tree oil are common, and these ingredients can cause acne breakouts or dry skin.
Moisturizers That Don’t Truly Moisturize
Just because your product is designed to provide moisture and hydration to your skin doesn’t mean it’s rich enough to do its job well.
If it doesn’t contain ceramides, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, shea butter, or some combination of these moisturizing ingredients, it might not be the product for you.
Foaming Soaps and Cleansers
When your soap or facial cleanser creates foam and bubbles, it can be quite satisfying. These products often contain strong sulfates, the cause of the foam. And these sulfates can dry out your skin and strip away its natural oils.
Abrasive Exfoliators
Exfoliation may be just what your skin needs to get rid of dead, dry skin, but there’s a big difference between using an abrasive scrub with large crystals that can irritate and damage your skin and a gentle, effective exfoliator.
Toners Containing Alcohol
Toners are one of the basic skincare steps, but it’s important to avoid toners containing alcohol and propylene glycol, as both can dry out your skin and make dryness worse. Dry skin often lacks lipids, making it more prone to premature aging than other skin types. The skin’s elasticity and moisture are lost, gradually revealing signs of time, such as wrinkles on the face.
One of the common mistakes in caring for dry skin is choosing unsuitable products. This is reflected in the ingredients, textures, and formulations. If you have dry, flaky skin that is even prone to redness, you should not choose skincare products with gel textures, thin formulations, or ingredient lists lacking in moisturizing and hydrating agents.