Most dry skin comes from everyday life: hand washing, dry indoor air, winter wind, sun and hard work. The basics are simple. Wash gently, pat dry, and smooth on a rich moisturizer while your skin is still a little damp. Use a little, often, and give hands, heels and elbows extra attention.
What dries skin out?
Washing. Soap and water, many times a day, leave hands feeling tight and rough. Bar soap and long soaks in water add to it.
Hand sanitizer. It dries fast, and it takes moisture with it.
Dry air. Indoor heat in winter, low humidity and dry climates all pull moisture from your skin.
Wind, cold and sun. A day outdoors can leave your face and lips feeling dry and tight. Chlorinated pools do the same.
Hard work. Cleaners, tools, concrete, paint and work gloves are tough on hands.
Lots of walking. Heels, elbows and knees rub and bend all day, so they are often the first places to feel rough.
What is a simple daily routine for dry skin?
- Wash gently. Use lukewarm water, then pat dry instead of rubbing.
- Moisturize while still a little damp.
- Use a little, often. A dab of a rich cream, reapplied whenever your skin feels dry, beats a lot once a day.
- Give problem areas extra. Hands, knuckles, elbows, knees and heels usually need more.
- Finish before bed. Cotton socks over heels and cotton gloves over hands help the cream stay where you put it.
Where should I start?
- Skin that feels dry all over: aloe vera cream for very dry skin
- Hands that dry out from washing and work: dry, cracked hands
- Rough, dry heels and feet: cracked heels
- Dry, rough lips: chapped lips
- After a long day in the sun: after-sun care
- What goes into the jar: our ingredients
About Corium 21
Corium 21 is a rich aloe vera skin cream for problem areas and problem-prone skin. Certified organic aloe vera is its first ingredient, with vitamins A, B3 and E, soluble collagen, plant oils, green tea, chamomile and ginseng.
It absorbs well and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth, not greasy.
"I had very dry skin, especially on my face. I started using this product and my skin is moist and smooth." Harriet G.
It comes in Classic and Fragrance Free. Fragrance Free is Classic with the fragrance left out. Every size has the same formula.
Our customers just use a dab. A little bit goes a long way. An 8 oz jar is typically a 4 to 6 month supply of daily use.
Not sure yet? Try a free sample. Every jar comes with our 90-day money-back guarantee. Questions? See the Corium 21 FAQ, or call (800) 319-5114 and you will talk to a real person.
Trusted since 1994. Family-owned in Oregon.
Corium 21 is a cosmetic moisturizer, not a medicine. If your skin is cracked and bleeding, painful, or not getting better, see a doctor. Please check with a doctor before using Corium 21 on children under 2.