Living in a dry or high-altitude region like Colorado means your skin constantly battles dehydration. Between low humidity, furnace heat, and frequent wind exposure, your skin’s moisture barrier takes a beating. And that often starts with cleansing.

Harsh surfactants and over-foaming cleansers remove dirt—but they also strip away the natural oils that protect your skin from dryness and irritation. The right cleanser should lift impurities while adding hydration, not taking it away.

What to Look for in a Cleanser for Sensitive, Dry Skin

If your skin feels tight or looks dull after washing, here’s what to look for when choosing a face wash for sensitive or dry climates:

• Balm, oil or foam textures to avoid moisture loss

• Plant-based surfactants (like coco glucoside or cocamidopropyl betaine – naturally derived) instead of sulfates

• Hydrating ingredients such as vegetable glycerin or floral waters

• Soothing botanicals like chamomile, rose, and lavender

• Balanced pH to support your skin barrier and microbiome

Avoid words like deep-cleansing, clarifying, or oil-free—these often signal harsh formulas that strip away moisture your skin desperately needs in a dry climate.

Best Simple Body Cleansers for Sensitive Skin

Chamomile Foaming Face Wash
Ideal for reactive, easily flushed skin. Made with chamomile floral water and aloe vera, this gentle foaming cleanser calms irritation and leaves skin feeling clean but hydrated.

Lavender Foaming Face Wash
This balancing formula suits combination or mildly dry skin. Lavender helps regulate oil production and ease sensitivity while plant-based surfactants provide a soft, refreshing cleanse.

Rose Foaming Face Wash
A hydrating favorite for mature or delicate skin. Rose floral water tones and moisturizes, giving your skin a refreshed, dewy feel after washing—no tightness, no residue.

Cleansing Oil
For ultra-dry or high-altitude conditions, oil cleansing is your best friend. Simple Body’s Cleansing Oil melts away sunscreen and makeup while replenishing with jojoba, sunflower, and rose-infused oils.

Pro Tip for Dry Climates: The 30-Second Moisture Rule

After washing, pat your skin lightly—don’t fully dry it—and immediately apply your tonic, serum and a moisturizer. This locks in hydration before it evaporates. In Colorado’s thin air, this single step can make your skincare routine far more effective.

The Bottom Line

If you live in a dry climate, your cleanser shouldn’t make your skin feel tight or squeaky—it should feel soft, clean, and calm. Choose a gentle, pH-balanced cleanser that supports your skin barrier, and you’ll notice the difference within days.

Simple Body’s line of gentle, plant-based cleansers are formulated right here in Colorado—tested in the same dry, high-altitude air you live in.

A Gentle Routine That Grows With You

Caring for sensitive skin in a dry climate doesn’t have to feel complicated. It’s about small, consistent choices that protect your barrier and help your skin stay comfortable all year long. Start with the right cleanser, then build a simple routine around hydration and balance. Your skin will thank you with a soft, healthy glow—no matter how dry the air outside gets.

xoxo
Jewels