Dry Skin

Dry skin can feel tight, rough, flaky, or uncomfortable when the skin lacks enough moisture and hydration. A weakened skin barrier may make the skin appear dull and more sensitive to environmental stressors.

At By Marilyn, we focus on gentle, nourishing skincare inspired by K-beauty principles to help support soft, healthy-looking skin and long-lasting hydration.

Common Signs of Dry Skin

  • Tightness and discomfort
  • Flaking or rough patches
  • Dull-looking complexion
  • Skin feeling dehydrated or thirsty
  • Increased sensitivity
  • Makeup clinging to dry areas

What May Cause Dry Skin?

Dry skin can be linked to:

  • Lack of moisture and hydration
  • Cold or harsh weather
  • Over-cleansing or harsh skincare products
  • Damaged skin barrier
  • Hot showers and environmental stressors
  • Naturally low oil production

Our Approach

We believe healthy glow starts with hydration and barrier support. Our skincare selections focus on:

  • Gentle cleansing
  • Deep hydration
  • Nourishing skincare formulas
  • Barrier-supporting ingredients
  • Glow-focused routines inspired by K-beauty principles

Nourish & Protect

Dry skin benefits from consistent moisture, gentle care, and barrier support. A simple routine focused on hydration can help improve softness, comfort, and radiance over time.

Explore skincare essentials designed to help dry skin feel smoother, calmer, and deeply hydrated.

True Beauty Begins Beneath the Makeup

You don't need to look good only on special days when a makeup artist visits. Your transformation should be daily.

Some people look completely different when they wera makeup - but how is your skin when it's just you? Is it glowing, hydrated, even-toned?

I'm not a dermatologist - I'm your Glow Guide. I teach you how to take control of your skin.

Glow School was created to help you find your own melanin glow - bot by changing who you are, but by nurturing what's already there.

Learn the Glow Method

Glow is more than skin deep - it's confidence, care, and consistency

Hi, I'm Marilyn Laiva, founder of Glow School and creator of the Melanin Glow Concept. Glow School Started with one mission - to help women with melanin-skin feel confident in their natural glow.

But your glow isn't about skincare. It's about how you care for yourself -your skin, your hair, and your mindset.

That's why Glow School is expanding into more than K-beauty. We're creating workshops, books, and tools that help you:

  • Build confidence from within
  • Create daily rituals that nurture your skin
  • Care for your hair with love and science

"Confidence is the best glow you can ever wear"

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Barrier-first cleansing for all skin types

Learn how to cleanse your skin gently and effectively—without damaging your skin barrier.

Download the Cleanser Guide