Dry skin vs Dehydrated skin- LETS TALK SKINCARE
For years I thought I had dry skin. When this whole time my skin was severely dehydrated. The dry skincare products I was using on my skin wasn’t working and only making it worse. It wasn’t until I educated myself on skincare that I realized. Today I am going over the difference between dry skin and dehydrated skin. In most cases the skin isn’t dry it’s just dehydrated.
WHAT IS DRY SKIN?
Dry skin is a skin type. Dry skin has a lack of oil, or lipids. Dry skin lacks oil because it produces less sebum than normal skin, and the lack of sebum means the skin is without the lipids it needs to retain moisture and to build a strong barrier to protect against external aggressors.
DRY SKIN CHARACTERISTICS
• Feels rough
• Appears dry
• Can be flaky
DRY SKIN TREATMENT
Hydrate ! Drink lots of water
Lower your caffeine intake
Gentle moisturizer
Exfoliate but don’t over do it!
Shea butter
Nut or seed oil (coconut, almond, hemp)
Plant oils (jojoba, rose hip, tea tree)
Mineral oil
Lanolin
WHAT IS DEHYDRATED SKN?
Dehydrated skin is a condition anyone can experience. It’s lack of water in the skin. Dehydration is caused by many external factors, but the most common are weather, environment, diet, and caffeine consumption, all of which can result in diminished water content within the skin.
You don’t have to have dry skin to have dehydrated skin.
This can happen to anyone, regardless of skin type. The skin can be both oily and dehydrated.
Moisturizing is key. This process helps dry skin better retain water and maintain a proper level of hydration. Find products that help you lock in moisture, especially overnight. Try using a humidifier, especially during winter months, and wear a gel sleeping mask for an extra boost.
DEHYDRATED SKIN CHARACTERISTICS
• Looks dull
• Feels tight
• Feels rough
• Is sensitive
• Shows fine lines
• Shows accelerated signs of ageing, like sagging skin and deep wrinkles
DEHYDRATED SKIN TREATMENT
Hydrate! Drink lots of water
Gentle moisturizer
Exfoliate but don’t over do it!
Hyaluronic acid
Glycerin
Latic acid
You can also incorporate water-rich foods into your diet, such as watermelon, strawberries, cucumber, and celery. Another easy tip? Carry around a water mist, like rose water.
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