Though lightweight in formulation, this ultra-rich cream from Kate Somerville is a godsend for those with severely dry skin, including those with scaly or rough patches and uncomfortable tightness. The unique formulation contains nourishing and skin-bolstering oat kernel flour, a blend of blackcurrant seed oil and balloon vine extract to soothe and improve barrier function, Japanese kelp to moisturize and firm, a lipid complex that notably improves hydration, and indigenous Australian plant extract to soothe and calm.
For a lightweight cream that still offers plenty of hydration, try this new banana-infused launch from Glow Recipe. It's a water-based moisturizer that also contains coconut alkanes (think of them as natural alternatives to silicones), as well as banana water, hyaluronic acid, magnesium cica extract, and jojoba seed oil among other botanicals. Together, this ingredients plump, soothe, hydrate, and rebalance the skin.
