Oddly enough, dry and dehydrated skin are not synonymous. Skin may be dry but not dehydrated and vice versa. So how can we figure out what’s wrong with the epidermis?
Dry and dehydrated skin: what are the differences?
Dryness is a skin type determined by genetics. It practically does not change throughout life. And dehydration is a temporary condition that can affect any skin, regardless of its type.
From the outside, dry and dehydrated skin look almost the same. Both cases are characterized by a feeling of tightness, flaking and itching. But there is a difference between them:
— The condition of dry skin does not vary significantly depending on the time of year. In cases of dehydration, dryness and flaking are seasonal.
— If you have dry skin type, it is matte and does not contain oily shine. Dehydration can deceive us. Peeling can be combined with increased sebum production and oiliness – this is how the skin compensates for the lack of moisture.
Main causes of skin dehydration
A number of factors can trigger skin dehydration: from the outside to the inside. The first often involves cold, wind, dry indoor air, sunlight exposure, and improper maintenance. The second is insufficient fluid intake and age.
How to repair dehydrated skin
First, moisturize it well. Creams, serums, essences and masks containing hyaluronic acid, amino acids and plant extracts are suitable for this.
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Soothing protective face cream Teaz, 1850 rub. -
Restorative and healing balm for face and body skin SOS Skin, RHEA, 4770 scrub.
Second, use cosmetics that replenish the skin microbiome (read what this is here). Typically, the formula of such products includes probiotics and prebiotics, squalene and other ingredients similar in structure to skin lipids.
Source: People Talk
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