Dry, Flaky Skin Kit
Dry, Flaky Skin Kit
Chronic dryness isn't just about needing more moisturiser. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, dry, flaky, tight skin reflects a depletion of Yin - the body's cooling, fluid-generating energy. When Yin is low, the skin cannot hold moisture at a cellular level, no matter how much product you apply on top. And as estrogen declines, the skin loses its ability to retain moisture, maintain a healthy barrier, and regulate inflammation. The result: dullness, dehydration, redness, and sensitivity - all arriving at once. This complete four-step Hydrate ritual was formulated by Dr. Cynthia White (RN, Doctor of TCM) to replenish moisture at every layer -from the very first cleanse to the final protective seal -and to build lasting barrier strength over time.
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Products in this Skin Kit:
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
- Chinese Goldthread (Coptis chinensis) -potent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial; TCM herb for clearing internal Heat and reducing skin redness
- Dandelion Root Extract -detoxifying; supports liver and lymphatic function, which are closely linked to skin clarity in TCM
- Wild Harvested Botanical Extracts (Treatment Paste) -decrease inflammation, reduce redness, break down congestion, and regulate oil secretion without stripping the barrier
- Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle flower) traditionally used to clear heat and calm inflamed skin
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Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum flower) - cooling and soothing for redness and irritation
Why This Kit Is Suitable:
Dry and very dry skin requires layered hydration that works at every level of the skin -not just on the surface. A single moisturiser cannot address structural dehydration, weakened collagen, or a compromised lipid barrier.
The Hydrate range was designed with this in mind. Each step builds on the last: a gentle cleanser that preserves rather than strips; a penetrating serum that works at cellular level; a rich moisturiser that nourishes and protects; and a botanical elixir that seals every layer in. The Gua Sha tool then stimulates circulation and lymphatic drainage, helping the skin absorb and utilise everything beneath it.
Particularly well-suited to: dry or very dry skin, aging skin with fine lines, sensitive skin, and menopausal or peri-menopausal skin.
Product-by-Product Explanation:
HYDRATE CLEANSER
A gentle botanical cleanser that lifts impurities and residue without disrupting the skin's moisture barrier. Dry skin is especially vulnerable to over-cleansing -harsh surfactants remove the lipids that hold moisture in. This formula cleanses thoroughly while protecting the barrier it took all day to build. Use morning and evening as the non-negotiable foundation of the ritual.
HYDRATE SERUM
The core treatment step. Powered by seaweed collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, this deeply penetrating serum strengthens the skin matrix, restores plumpness, and draws moisture into the cells where it's needed most. Vitamin C brightens a dull, dehydrated complexion and supports natural collagen production. Apply to slightly damp skin for maximum absorption.
HYDRATE VITAMIN C CRÈME MOISTURISER
A rich, replenishing moisturiser that delivers sustained hydration and Vitamin C brightness through a protective barrier layer. Reduces transepidermal water loss -the process by which moisture silently evaporates from the skin throughout the day. Applied over the serum to lock in treatment. Available in standard formula for this kit.
HYDRATE ELIXIR
Your final sealing layer. A luxurious botanical face oil infused with jojoba and green tea that melts seamlessly into skin, rebuilding the lipid barrier from within. Softens flakiness, repairs surface dryness, and leaves a healthy, luminous finish. Applied last -2–3 drops warmed between palms, pressed (not rubbed) into face and neck.
HOW TO USE
HOW TO USE
MORNING RITUAL
Step 1 -Cleanse: Apply Hydrate Cleanser to damp skin. Massage gently for 30–60 seconds. Rinse with lukewarm water. (Avoid hot water -it strips the barrier lipids you're trying to rebuild.)
Step 2 -Treat: While skin is still slightly damp, apply 3–4 drops of Hydrate Serum. Press gently into face and neck. Allow 60 seconds to absorb.
Step 3 -Moisturise: Apply a pea-sized amount of Hydrate Vitamin C Crème. Blend upward and outward over the serum once absorbed.
Step 4 -Seal: Warm 2–3 drops of Hydrate Elixir between your palms. Press gently into face and neck -do not rub. This is your final protective layer.
EVENING RITUAL
Repeat Steps 1–4. Evening application gives the elixir extended time to repair and rebuild the barrier overnight.
2–3 TIMES PER WEEK (AFTER STEP 4)
Use a Gua Sha Tool in long, lifting strokes: neck to jawline, jaw to temple, brow to hairline. Light to medium pressure only on dry or sensitive skin. Follow the Indi Skin Gua Sha tutorial at indiskin.com.au for technique guidance."
INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
Hydrate Elixir:
Simmondisa Chinesis (Jojoba) seed oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed (Green Tea) Oil *, Calendula Officinalis (Marigold) Flower*,
Angelica Sinensis (Wild Celery), Rehmannia Glutinosa (Figwort) Root, Peonie Rubra (Red Poeny) Root,
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root, Tocopherol (Vitamin E)- * Organic Ingredients
Hydrate Cleanser:
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Rosa Eglanteria (Rose Hip) Oil*, Coco-Glucoside (Coconut & Sugar Derived), Stearic Acid (Vegetable Derived), Glyceryl Stearate (Vegetable Derived), Glycerin, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Oil, Citrus Glauca (Desert Lime)*, Xanthum Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol (Coconut Derived), Origanum (Oregano) Vulgare Oil, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Olea Europeia (Olive) Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Oil*, Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood Atlas) Oil*, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Oil*, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Neroli)* – * Organic Ingredients
Hydrate Serum:
Hyaluronic Acid, Vegetable Collagen (Seaweed), L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Leuconostoc (Radish Root), Ferment Filtrate
Hydrate Vitamin C Creme:
Backhousia Citriodora (Lemon Myrtle) Extract*, Olea Europaea (Olive Leaf) Extract*, Glycerin*, SimmondsiaChinensis (Jojoba) Oil*, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Punica Granatum Pericarp (Pomegranate) Extract, Malic Acid (Apple),Davidsonia Jerseyana (Davidson Plum)*, Ubiquinone (Co-Enzyme Q10), Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil*, AcronychiaAcidula (Lemon Aspen)*, Butyrospermum Parki (Shea Butter)*, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl (Vitamin C)Tetraisopalmitate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Citrus Reticulata (Red Mandarin) Oil*, Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Oil*,Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood Atlas) Oil*, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil*, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla Co2 Extract)*, Citric Acid- * Organic Ingredients
TAKE OUR SKINCARE QUIZ
TAKE OUR SKINCARE QUIZ
We realise discovering your ideal skincare routine can feel overwhelming. Our Founder, Cynthia White, has created this quick quiz to help you take the guesswork out.
Take our quick 2 minute Skin Quiz for personalised product recommendations based on your skin concerns.
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