When Hydration Feels Impossible: A Better Way to Soothe Dry Skin
If your skin still feels tight and flaky no matter how much cream you apply, you’re not imagining it. Dry skin often struggles with a weakened moisture barrier, which means water escapes quickly and the surface becomes rough, tight, and easily irritated.
Instead of simply reaching for a thicker cream, caring for dry skin starts with gentle cleansing, layered hydration, and products that help your barrier hold onto moisture over time.
Start with a cleanser that supports your barrier
For dry skin, the cleansing step is just as important as your moisturizer. Harsh cleansers can strip away the little moisture your skin has, leaving it uncomfortable before you even begin your routine.
Begin with Soybean Panthenol Cleansing Oil, a nourishing first cleanse that gently dissolves sunscreen and makeup while supporting the skin’s moisture barrier. Enriched with fermented black soybean extract and panthenol, it leaves skin feeling soft and conditioned rather than tight.
Follow with Soybean Panthenol Cleanser, a low pH (5.5) foaming cleanser that purifies without stripping. The cushiony lather removes daily impurities while panthenol and fermented soybeans help keep dry, sensitive skin feeling hydrated and soothed.
Build hydration in layers, not just with one heavy cream
Most dry skin routines improve dramatically when hydration is built in layers instead of relying on a single rich cream. Lightweight steps help water sink into the skin, while richer textures seal it in.
After cleansing, smooth on Soybean Panthenol Toner. This fragrance-free, watery toner delivers immediate hydration with black soybean extract and panthenol, helping relieve tightness and supporting a stronger barrier.
On especially dry days, apply it in two or three thin layers, focusing on areas that tend to feel rough or tight, like the cheeks or around the mouth. Each layer adds comfort without heaviness.
Let an ampoule handle deep hydration
The ampoule step is where dry skin can truly change. Instead of relying only on creams, ampoules pull hydration deeper into the skin and reinforce the moisture barrier from within.
For a rich, barrier-care focus, apply a few drops of Soybean Panthenol Ampoule after toner. With panthenol and ceramides, it delivers multi-layered hydration, helps improve suppleness, and supports long-lasting moisture retention.
If you prefer a lighter, mineral-rich texture, you can switch to or alternate with 1025 Dokdo Ampoule. Its watery texture and deep sea water base absorb quickly, offering refreshing hydration that still comforts dry, tight-feeling skin without feeling heavy.
Press either ampoule gently into the skin rather than rubbing, especially on delicate or flaky areas, to minimize friction and encourage better absorption.
Lock everything in with a barrier-repairing cream
Once you’ve layered toner and ampoule, sealing that hydration in is essential—especially for dry or easily irritated skin.
Soybean Panthenol Cream is formulated with fermented black soybean extract, panthenol, and ceramides to help reinforce the skin’s moisture barrier and keep hydration locked in for longer. The texture feels rich and comforting but settles into the skin smoothly, making it suitable for both day and night.
If you prefer a slightly lighter, deeply hydrating cream, 1025 Dokdo Cream is a great alternative. Powered by mineral-rich deep sea water, hyaluronic acid, and multiple ceramides, it provides long-lasting hydration and soothing care for tired, dry, and sensitive skin while maintaining a soft, non-greasy finish.
Give dry skin extra support overnight
Nighttime is the perfect opportunity to give dry skin a little more attention. As your skin naturally works to repair itself, richer layers can help amplify that process.
In the evening, you can mix a few extra drops of Soybean Panthenol Ampoule into your cream for a sleeping-pack effect, or apply a second thin layer of cream just on the driest areas. By morning, skin should feel more supple, less tight, and better prepared for makeup or SPF.
Protect your barrier during the day
Dry skin is more vulnerable to UV damage, which can worsen roughness, dullness, and the appearance of fine lines. Daily sun protection is a non-negotiable step in any dry-skin routine.
In the morning, finish your routine with a hydrating, comfortable sunscreen such as Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 45. It adds an extra layer of moisture while protecting against UV exposure, helping dry skin stay smoother and more resilient throughout the day.
Dry skin can feel comfortable again
Living with dry skin doesn’t have to mean constant tightness and flaking. With gentle cleansing, layered hydration, and consistent barrier care, your skin can gradually feel softer, smoother, and more at ease.
The Soybean Panthenol line offers deep, long-lasting moisture and barrier support, while the 1025 Dokdo line adds lightweight, mineral-rich hydration. Together, they give you the flexibility to customize your routine—so your dry skin can finally feel like itself again.
Round Lab’s dry-skin routine at a glance
- First cleanse (PM): Soybean Panthenol Cleansing Oil
- Second cleanse: Soybean Panthenol Cleanser
- Tone: Soybean Panthenol Toner
- Treat (option 1): Soybean Panthenol Ampoule
- Treat (option 2): 1025 Dokdo Ampoule
- Moisturize (option 1): Soybean Panthenol Cream
- Moisturize (option 2): 1025 Dokdo Cream
- Protect (AM): Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 45
