10 Best Serums for Dry Skin, According to Dermatologists
“When skin feels dry, irritated, rough, and tight, sometimes a face moisturizer alone doesn’t cut it—after all, severe dry skin needs serious, intensive solutions. Enter the best serums for dry skin, chock-full of skin soothers and moisture-loving ingredients (more on that below). A great face serum for dryness effectively moisturize and replenish lackluster, aggravated skin, helping it repair the skin barrier and regain hydration, while preventing moisture loss. But how do you find the right one for your particular skin type and skin concerns? We went straight to the experts, speaking to dermatologists and estheticians to narrow down the most hydrating serums that’ll leave you looking dewy, moisturized, and plump.”
“For dry skin, I recommend applying a hydrating serum twice a day, once in the morning and once at night, after cleansing and before moisturizing,” Amy Peterson, a medical esthetician and founder of Miami-based med spa, Skincare by Amy Peterson says. “Consistent application is key for optimal hydration.”
Best Serum Overall
“Four out of the five experts we spoke to sang the praises of this ultrahydrating serum, listing it alongside products 10 times its cost. With a skin-loving trifecta of hyaluronic acid, madecassoside (more commonly known as centella asiatica), and vitamin B5 (which binds to and holds water to moisturize the skin), the formula goes beyond basic moisturization, effectively smoothing, soothing, and repairing dry, tight skin. According to Teresa Song, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in NYC, the additional anti-inflammatory properties are a boon for sensitive or irritated skin. Amy Peterson, a medical esthetician and founder of Miami-based med spa Skincare by Amy Peterson, says the noncomedogenic formula is suitable for any and all skin types. And with a boost of antioxidants from La Roche-Posay’s signature thermal spring water, the face serum makes skin more resilient, protecting it from free radicals and environmental aggressors alike. The cherry on top? The formula is as accessible as it is sophisticated.”