Is your skin dry or dehydrated?
Are you struggling with dry or dehydrated skin?
What most people don't know is that there is a big difference between dry and dehydrated skin. Although dry skin is one of the most common skin problems, it is also the easiest to misdiagnose. It is always best to have the severity of the condition analyzed by an expert.
Dry and dehydrated skin are both very common, but have very different causes. In this article, you will find the best wellness and skin care tips to help your skin regain a healthy glow.
Dry skin vs. dehydrated skin: what's the difference?
Dehydrated skin is usually the result of a medical cause or prescribed medications. Radiation, chemotherapy and diabetes are common causes of dehydrated skin.
The lack of moisture in dehydrated skin is due to a fundamental lack of water molecules in the outer layer of the epidermis. Simply put, dehydration is caused by the loss of water molecules, which leads to a decrease in moisture levels in the skin.
Dehydrated skin, unlike dry skin, is not caused by a lack of oil production or dryness. Dehydrated skin has a higher concentration of oils than healthy skin. Dehydration is caused by a loss of water, not a lack of oils.
You must not confuse dry skin with dehydrated skin or vice versa. Treating the two the same can have a negative impact on your skin. When your skin is dehydrated, it feels tight and hard and you see cracks in your skin.
How to treat dry and dehydrated skin
Although you should always rely on the opinion of an expert, below we present some sustainable and natural care measures that can help you meet your skin's moisture needs.
How to treat dry skin?
Dry facial skin can be caused by many factors, such as changing temperatures and using harsh products. You can often cure dry skin by making a few changes.
Use the right moisturizer
To moisturize your skin, don't just put any product on your face, choose one that has moisturizing properties. Ideally, you should choose a product that is more water-based and contains less oil. Since water has a different molecular structure than oil, it can actually penetrate the outer layer of the epidermis. Dehydrated skin has a higher concentration of oils than dry skin, so oil-based moisturizers are less effective. Both dry and dehydrated skin are susceptible to sun damage, which leads to further drying, so it's important to keep your skin as clean and moisturized as possible.
Increase the humidity
Hot, dry indoor air can cause sensitive skin to itch and scaly skin. Using humidifiers can help restore moisture levels in the air and provide skin with the hydration it needs, even in the driest climates. By adding moisture to the air, our skin can maintain its natural oils and moisture barrier. They help your skin absorb moisture naturally and relieve dry skin. Your scalp, hair and lips also benefit from proper humidification.
Choose a moisturizing cleanser
To combat dry skin, avoid skin cleansers that contain harsh chemicals and ingredients. Instead, use a facial cleanser or a cleanser that contains glycerin to cleanse and moisturize your skin.
How to treat dehydrated skin?
Dehydrated skin is skin that does not retain moisture. It is caused by the influence of internal factors such as stress and poor diet.
Stay hydrated
We know this is one of the most common health tips out there. But it's something we can't stress enough. Drinking at least eight glasses of water a day helps increase the moisture in your skin. It's recommended to carry a reusable water bottle with you throughout the day to meet your daily water needs.
Eat healthy
It's no secret that the average person eats a diet that is overloaded with artificial ingredients, refined sugars and unhealthy oils. This high-fat diet not only makes the skin look dull, but also contributes to unhealthy digestive flora.<br />To restore your skin's natural glow, you should eat a natural, healthy diet. In addition to cleansing your face daily, eating the right foods will help remove free radicals from your body. This will both cleanse the digestive tract and nourish your skin.
Complement your skin care with hyaluronic acid
Moisturizing products and serums not only hydrate dry skin but also keep the skin looking youthful. Dehydrated skin tends to age faster, mainly because the sebaceous glands do not produce enough oil to keep the skin wrinkle-free and plump. Using a serum that contains hyaluronic acid can help keep your skin hydrated, plump and radiant.
Our conclusion
Having both dry and dehydrated skin can be frustrating. But there's no need to despair. If you want to improve your skincare routine as much as possible, check out our blog for some healthy and natural skincare tips that can help you treat dry skin.
by Myrtle Bautista, guest blogger
