Dry vs dehydrated skin – what’s affecting you?
Firstly, it’s important to note that dry skin differs from dehydrated skin. Dehydrated skin is a condition that occurs when there’s a lack of water in the skin. This can cause a lacklustre appearance and display signs of premature ageing – like wrinkles and a loss of elasticity. Whereas for dry skin, water isn’t the issue. It’s actually a skin type where your complexion lacks oils or lipids resulting in redness or flakiness. So, whether you’re suffering from dryness, dehydration or both, we think the best hydration skin products are those that dually target each concern.
How to build a skincare routine for dry skin and what is it lacking?
Genetics, diets, harsh topicals, external factors such a cold weather and excessive sun – there’s plenty that can contribute to dryness and dehydration. And sure, your dry skin treatment at home could be providing some temporary relief. However, temporary is the essential thing to note. Topical dry and dehydrated skin products are targeting the symptoms rather than the cause. This means you’re not getting to the core of what’s triggering your skin stresses. Simply put, your skin concerns are a result of what’s happening deeper in the body and therefore requires cellular-level support.