Dry & dehydrated

Dry and dehydrated are often used interchangeably, but they're not the same problem. Dry skin lacks oil, it can feel rough, flaky and tight, and tends to be a fairly stable, ongoing trait. Dehydrated skin lacks water, it can happen to any skin type and often shows up as fine lines that weren't there yesterday.

Central heating, wind, hot showers and winter all make both worse at once, which is usually when people notice. Our natural collection is built to work on both.

Sea buckthorn is one of our standout ingredients. It's rich in omega fatty acids and vitamin C, and traditionally used to strengthen a compromised skin barrier so it holds moisture rather than just sitting on the surface. Marine-extracted bladderwrack contributes natural polysaccharides that behave a little like a sponge for water, drawing it in and helping skin hold onto it for longer. Our sea salt, in scrub form, helps clear the rough, flaking surface layer that stops richer balms from absorbing properly in the first place.

Use our scrub first, on skin that's still slightly damp, to lift dead skin without over-stripping. Follow immediately with a balm while skin is still damp, locking moisture in works far better than trying to add it back later. Reapply to hands, elbows and any consistently rough patches through the day, don't just wait for the evening.

Everything here is handmade in Wales in small batches, 100% natural and vegan-friendly.

*If dryness is severe, cracked or painful, that's worth a conversation with a pharmacist or GP but for the everyday tightness, this is where we'd start.