Dry Skin in Arizona: A Simple Survival Guide

We live and make our soap in Waddell, Arizona. Out here, dry skin isn't a winter problem. It's an every-day problem. Here's how our family keeps skin soft all year long.

Why Desert Skin Gets So Dry

• The air has very little moisture, so it pulls water from your skin.
• The sun is strong almost every day.
• Air conditioning dries the air inside, too.

1. Wash Gently

Harsh soap makes dry skin worse. Every bar we make has shea butter, coconut milk and kaolin clay, and no sulfates. It cleans without stripping.

2. Keep Showers Short and Warm

Hot water feels good but dries you out. Keep it warm and quick.

3. Moisturize Within 3 Minutes

Put on body butter while your skin is still damp. Our Soothing Aloe Hand & Body Butter has aloe, which also feels great after a sunny day.

4. Keep a Lotion Bar Handy

Lotion in a car can get hot and runny. Our Shea Butter Lotion Bar is easier to carry. Keep it somewhere cool so it doesn't melt.

5. Don't Forget Your Lips

Lips crack fast in the desert. Use our Velvet Kiss Lip Polish to smooth them and our Overnight Lip Mask at night.

6. Wear Sunscreen

Every day. Sun damage dries out skin too.

7. Drink Water

Especially in summer. It helps your whole body, including your skin.

8. Run a Humidifier at Night

It adds a little moisture back to the air while you sleep.

Our Tip

Learn more in The Best Natural Ingredients for Dry Skin.

A little about us: I'm Gracie, a third-generation soap maker. My grandmother started our family's soap making, and I'm proud to carry it on. We're a small, faith-centered family business in Waddell, Arizona, and we make everything by hand in small batches.