Why Ghee is the Best Natural Moisturiser for Dry Skin

If you've tried every moisturiser on the market and nothing seems to fix truly dry skin, you're not alone — and the answer might be a lot more ancient than you think.

The problem with most moisturisers

Most creams and lotions sit on the surface of your skin. They feel good immediately after application, but the effect is temporary because they can't penetrate beyond the top layer. This means they're treating the symptom, not the cause.

Why ghee is different

Ghee — clarified butter used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years — is the only natural ingredient known to penetrate all seven layers of skin. When organic ghee is washed with purified water, it develops nourishing properties that work from the inside out: deeply hydrating, repairing your skin barrier, and reducing inflammation.

What makes washed ghee so effective?

• Deep penetration: Unlike most moisturisers, ghee reaches deeper dermal layers where lasting hydration happens.
• Barrier repair: Rich in fatty acids, ghee restores and strengthens the skin's natural lipid barrier.
• Anti-inflammatory: Natural butyric acid soothes irritated, red and sensitive skin.
• Antioxidant protection: Vitamins A, D, E and K protect against free radical damage.

The Inherited Skincare story

Our founder Suruchi grew up watching her grandmother Leela use ghee as her daily skincare ritual. At 80, Leela had skin that most people half her age would envy. Every Inherited Skincare product is formulated with washed, organic ghee — combined with pomegranate oil, jojoba and aloe vera for results that are both ancient in wisdom and proven in science.

The best ghee-based moisturiser for dry skin in the UK

Our Deep Nourishing Cream is the place to start. A multi-purpose face and body moisturiser called 'magic in a jar' by customers who'd tried everything else. 22 five-star reviews. Consistent results on sensitive skin and post-winter dryness.