Dermatologist's Top 10 Skincare Products for Dry Skin | Dr. Sam Ellis

If you have dry skin, then here are the top 10 products I recommend to my patients as a dermatologist. This list includes dry skin body washes and lotions, face cleansers, moisturizers, sunscreen, and more. Share your favorite skincare products for dry skin in the comments.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
0:42 Body Washes
03:05 Body Lotion
04:08 Foot Care
04:57 Hand Care
06:02 Moisturizers
07:50 Sunscreen
08:40 Body Lotion
09:21 Vaseline
10:08 Subscribe!

DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links (marked with *). Affiliate links help support my YouTube channel so I can continue to create fun, informational skincare videos for you. Also, some products may have been received as PR. Thanks for watching!

[jiahverma]

I'm very selective about what goes on my acne prone face, and oddly, I never really found a moisturizer that suited my skin type until this litttllextra riceberry face moisturizer. I can say my facial skin is improving with this. It doesn't react with my skin (indeed, my skin is very sensitive). Also, I am fond of the consistency of this moisturizer, it has a calming, light feeling that is not sticky. The texture is so thin yet moisturizing. Sometimes, I even apply it on my lips to feel the hydration. I truly wish they produce bigger tubes for this moisturizer because I've already used multiple tubes. I really hope they create larger tubes.

[kellygalvin]

Yes please, do a video on hands with emphasis on nails. How to deal with splitting, peeling, soft nails. Thanks!

[ginnyburley]

One of the characteristics of very dry skin that people without dry skin seem to not get is that moisture on the skin gets absorbed pretty soon. Products that may appear to be greasy or too rich or too shiny get absorbed and the shine goes away. A favorite facial moisturizer for me is the JapanFusion moisturizer from Beauty Pie. It might be too much for non dry skin people, but it is wonderful for me and the cost is manageable.

[debbieoscarson]

Yes please! to a video on hand and nail dry skin care. Every winter I get cracks on my thumbs and I would love to go through this winter without that!

[lisapierce]

From someone with dry skin, especially in winter, thank you for this video. A video on nail care would be great.
My favorite facial cleanser is DHC cleansing oil.

[maryeaton]

Yes please to the hand care video. It’s the thing I struggle with most!! I’d love to improve my hand care!❤

[AWhite-wopz]

I have oily skin and live in a humid climate, but I absolutely LOVE the Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask as a nighttime moisturiser. What appeals to me most about it is that it doesn't feel heavy on my skin even though it's a very nourishing cream. It also delivers on its skin-soothing promises.

[HereDiianas]

I use the Uriage cleansing soothing oil for the body and it's perfect. They have a fragrance-free version.

[kayde]

I cannot believe the difference Necessaire has made to my skin, hair and scalp! It was a gift I will gladly continue purchasing for years to come.

[M-xk]

I love the idea of mixing a little Vaseline with my moisturiser.

[arturo]

Cosrx snail mucin line is also extremely hydrating if you haven't tried! A little goes a long way.

[lorainemcgillivray]

Hi Dr Sam I have extremely dry skin head to toe with both rosacea and eczema. I'm also 50 and fully menopausal living in Scotland - dry dry dry dry dry. My favourite day cream is the Paula's choice clinical ultra rich moisturiser, as although rich/buttery when first applied it sinks into my skin allowing for application of spf, yet still keeps the skin feeling comfortable all day. At night it's not enough though and I use a body moisturiser. Whilst I like the LRP Lipikar shown and have used that on face/neck/chest overnight, my favourite is the Paula's choice soothing body butter. It's similar to the clinical ultra rich moisturiser I use during the day, but even richer (although it sinks into my skin within around 20 minutes) and at double the size of tube for less money I can slather on more generously. Neither of these pill or ball up with more water based toners, essences and serums underneath btw.
I don't use the Bioderma due to the fragrance, but the Avene zerocalm oil wash is very similar and fragrance free (Uriage also makes a fragrance free version of the Bioderma shown).
Super dry skin really benefits from a urea moisturiser and I use the Altruist 10% urea moisturiser during the day on the body - it's not greasy and sinks in well allowing for spf application. For a night time shower I would apply a rich fatty moisturiser over it for added moisture eg doublebase flare relief or cetraben etc. I also use a SVR 30% urea cream on elbows, knees and feet under a richer cream (high strength urea moisturisers tend to be sticky when applied alone as it's a sticky ingredient). When my eczema is really flaring I wet wrap my limbs using Epaderm (a mix of white and yellow soft paraffin with mineral oil) over a moisturiser - works great, but makes a mess of the sheets and is only for a couple of days of treatment. Cotton gloves and socks can really help with sore, cracked, eczema flared skin on hands or feet without making such a mess lol. I have had lifelong eczema and these are what work for me. The cica moisturiser from Laneige has fragrance and isn't anywhere near as rich as the Paula's choice picks noted above (I do like their cream skin toner/essence though and it's a staple for me). Best wishes.

[Roll]

My skin isn't dry (oily, acne prone), but I will still watch every second just in case fall/winter this year requires me to treat my skin differently or my acne treatment leads to dryness.

[brittneyr]

I’d love to see a video on caring for the hands and nails. I wash my hands a lot and they’re so dry, no matter what I do!

[Banana]

Just simply applying vaseline a couple times a day has made my nails so strong and healthy!

[emily]

Hospital worker here ! I would loveeee a hand care video

[matthewirwin]

One of my favorites is Differin Scar Gel. The silicone + sea buckthorn oil make it such a light but occlusive lock on any moisturizer I have on underneath. The centella in it also helps calm my skin a bunch when I've over exfoliated or retinized.

[lauryncouture]

I have dry sensitive skin and eczema and the La Roche Posay Lipikar AP+ lotion is truly the best body moisturizer I've EVER used. I literally stay moisturized until I shower again. Definitely a holy grail for me.

[brynnsibley]

Love the cicaplast hand cream. dries down so quickly and no grease

[LuciaNicholson]

Would love a video on hand and nail care with an emphasis on soft nails that are splitting and peeling. My nails are a mess and I feel like I’ve tried so many things with no success