Why Your Skin Is Still Dry Even After Moisturising (And How to Fix It)

Hey Kiya Collective,

Let’s talk about one of the most frustrating skincare questions out there: "Why is my skin still dry — even though I moisturise every day?"

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. So many of us are doing all the right things — slathering on creams, using good products — and still wondering why our skin feels tight, flaky, or just...meh.

Here’s the truth: dry skin needs more than moisture. It needs hydration. It needs the right kind of products. And most importantly, it needs a few simple tweaks to your routine that can completely shift how your skin feels.

Let’s break it down.

💧 Step 1: Hydration Comes First

Moisturiser alone doesn’t hydrate your skin — it locks in the hydration that’s already there.

If you’re skipping the hydration step (think: toner, mist, nourishing serum), your moisturiser is basically sealing in dryness.

Fix it: After cleansing, mist your face with our Tea Tree & Niacinamide Toner while your skin is still damp. This water-based step helps plump, soothe, and prep your skin to absorb nourishment.

🧴 Step 2: Layer Products the Right Way

The order you apply your skincare matters.

Hydration (water) → Nourishment (serum) → Moisture (cream)

Try this layering method:

1. Toner or mist

2. Rejuvenating Facial Serum (a few drops pressed in gently)

3. Rich and hydrating cream to seal it all in

Let each layer absorb before applying the next.

🛁 Step 3: Moisturise While Your Skin is Damp

This is a small but game-changing tip. Apply your moisturiser right after showering or cleansing, when your skin is still damp.

Why? Because water helps the product spread evenly and absorb better, leading to long-lasting moisture retention.

🚫 Step 4: Avoid Ingredients That Strip

Some products marketed as "hydrating" actually contain ingredients that dry you out over time — especially foaming cleansers, alcohol-heavy toners, and synthetic fragrances.

Look for: gentle, non-foaming cleansers, botanical oils, and natural butters (like shea, baobab, coconut).

Skip: sulphates, denatured alcohol, artificial fragrance.

💛 Final Thoughts

If your skin is still dry despite moisturising, you don’t need more product, you need better steps.

Hydrate. Layer. Seal. And treat your routine like a moment of care, not a chore.

Your skin deserves softness, and with the right ritual, that glow is coming back.

🌿 Ready to switch things up?