Care that goes deeper.
The Dry Skin Routine – calming, replenishing, clinically effective.
Restore balance to dry skin. Powered by botanical actives and deep hydration – clinically formulated for daily renewal.
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Targeted Skincare for Dry Skin
Dry skin isn’t just a cosmetic issue – it’s the result of a weakened skin barrier, impaired lipid regulation, and external stressors like wind, cold, or hot showers.
Male skin is naturally thicker and oilier, but as we age, frequent showering and shaving can deplete moisture and elasticity. The result? Redness, flakiness, dull texture, and premature fine lines.
The good news: With a targeted skincare routine tailored to dry skin, you can restore smoothness, resilience, and a healthy glow – day by day.
- Tightness after cleansing or shaving
- Rough, flaky patches – especially on cheeks and forehead
- Fine dryness lines (early signs of skin aging)
- Dull tone and reduced radiance
- Itching or increased reactivity to skincare products
- Long, hot showers or harsh cleansers
- Air conditioning & heating (especially in winter)
- Frequent shaving without proper aftercare
- Inadequate lipid or moisture replenishment
- Lack of essential lipids & ceramides
Dry skin loses moisture through what’s known as TEWL (transepidermal water loss). Studies show: male skin with lipid deficiencies can lose up to 40% more moisture than well-hydrated skin. At the same time, the synthesis of ceramides – natural fats that stabilize the skin barrier – declines significantly
(Rawlings et al., 2004).
THE SCIENTIFICALLY-BACKED ROUTINE – MINIMAL YET POWERFUL
Here’s your minimal but highly effective skincare routine for dry skin. Every product is carefully chosen to nourish rather than irritate – powered by proven active ingredients with clinically supported efficacy.
Step 1 – Start Clean. Stay Balanced.
Before you treat your skin, you need to clean it – but without stripping away its natural moisture. Many people with dry skin unknowingly make things worse by using harsh cleansers or washing too often with hot water.
Clarité No. 18 – Foaming Facial Wash is specifically formulated for dry and sensitive skin. It uses ultra-mild amino acid surfactants and botanical ingredients like aloe vera and organic glycerin to cleanse thoroughly – but gently. It removes sweat, sebum, and environmental buildup without disrupting your lipid barrier.
How to use:
Massage 1–2 pumps onto damp skin, morning and evening. Rinse with lukewarm water and gently pat dry with a towel.
Cleanse – Without Drying Out Your Skin
Serum – Activate & Strengthen from Within
Step 2 – Power Beneath the Surface.
Serums are the heavy lifters of any skincare routine – lightweight in texture but packed with high-performance ingredients. Their job? Deliver targeted actives deeper into the skin than moisturisers can reach.
BoosterLab No. 1337 – Peptide Firming Serum is designed to support tired, dry, and depleted skin. It delivers a complex of biomimetic peptides that help improve skin firmness, reduce the appearance of dryness lines, and support overall skin regeneration. Especially valuable for skin under daily stress – like from shaving, cold air, or screen-induced fatigue.
How to use:
Apply 2–3 drops after cleansing, gently pressing it into your face and neck. Allow to absorb fully before applying your cream. Use daily, morning and evening.
Step 3 – Lock in Hydration. Defend the Barrier.
Once your skin is hydrated and treated, you want to make sure it stays that way. Moisturisers seal in all the goodness from your serum and add extra nourishment and protection.
Hydraté No. 23 – Anti-Aging Day Cream is rich but non-greasy. It combines hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and marine fermentation extracts to hydrate, calm, and smooth dry skin throughout the day. It also improves elasticity and strengthens your skin’s resistance over time.
How to use:
After applying serum, massage a small amount into your skin – ideally while it’s still slightly damp. Use morning and/or night.
Moisturise – Lock in Everything You Just Gave Your Skin
Night Care – Regenerate While You Rest
Step 4 – Overnight Recovery. Visible by Morning.
During the night, your skin shifts into recovery mode. Cell turnover increases, the barrier regenerates, and hydration loss peaks – which is why a dedicated night product is essential for dry skin.
REGENESIS No. 36 – Night Repair Cream is a rich yet non-greasy formula specifically developed to restore moisture, improve skin elasticity, and calm overnight stress. Powered by biomimetic peptides, vitamin E, and deeply replenishing botanical oils, it supports barrier regeneration while reducing the appearance of fine lines and dullness.
How to use:
Apply every evening as the final step in your routine – after cleansing and serum. Gently massage into face and neck. Wake up with skin that feels smoother, calmer, and visibly renewed.
Step 5 – The Detail That Defines the Face.
The skin around the eyes is thinner, more delicate, and often the first to show signs of dryness, fatigue, or fine lines. That’s why it deserves its own tailored care.
Optaré No. 31 – Firming Eye Cream delivers targeted hydration and firming peptides to reduce puffiness, smooth out dryness lines, and reinforce skin elasticity. Botanical extracts like ginkgo and caffeine support microcirculation and give a visibly refreshed, smoother look.
How to use:
Gently tap a half pump around the orbital bone (not directly on the eyelid) using your ring finger – morning and/or evening. Apply after serum, before moisturiser.
Optional: Target the Eye Area Where It’s Needed Most
