New Dry Spell Brings Moisture

Posted by Candice Yacono, Monday, July 21, 2008 at 09:00 AM by Candice Yacono

One of the hottest skincare trends this summer is dry oil.

Compared to traditional oils, dry oil absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave a sticky or greasy feel.

After application by spraying, the skin is given a healthy glow.

Companies like Sephora have introduced dry oil in a variety of fragrances, but most dry oils are very lightly scented — some contain no fragrance at all, and are perfect for those with sensitive skin.

Try dry oil if your skin is extremely dry; those with oily skin should stick with a lotion-style, water-based moisturizer.

Try applying dry oil right when you leave the shower, while your skin is still damp but not wet; it aids the oil’s absorption.

Dry oil can be made from a variety of plant and mineral sources; try to hunt out those with plant oils, which contain antioxidants and aren’t made from petroleum.

Some types, like Kiehl’s Superbly Restorative Dry Oil, are made from fairly traded oils that better benefit the harvesters.

Kiehl’s and many other dry oils also help with damaged hair, making split ends less noticeable and adding moisture to the damaged areas.

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