Dehydrated skin and dry skin are often used synonymously, but what causes one and the other state is different. We are dealing with dehydrated skin when it lacks water in the outermost layer of the skin and, however, what is lacking in dry skin is lipids (fat). In dry skin, the activity of the sebaceous glands decreases, which ends up damaging the protective or barrier effect provided by the lipid layer (at a deeper level of the skin).
What is dehydrated skin?
The word dehydrated refers to the skin going through a certain condition (lack of water) at a certain time. That is, anyone can notice the symptoms of dehydrated skin under special circumstances, even combination or oily skin.
Instead of loss of lipids, what characterizes this skin is a drop in water levels . One of the main characteristics of dehydrated skin is that it feels tight, rough, lacks softness and elasticity, it appears thinner and small expression lines or small transverse wrinkles may appear in the area that goes from the nose to the chin.
Why do I have dehydrated skin?
Because something has happened that has damaged the protective mantle of the skin, such as sudden changes in temperature (it is very common to happen in seasonal changes), stress, prolonged exposure to the sun without protection, being exposed to air conditioning or Too powerful heating systems or even a lack of good sleep.
In your beauty ritual you may also be doing something that may be damaging the outermost layer of the skin. For example, exfoliations that are too periodic with aggressive products may be affecting the hydration levels of your skin.
How can I treat dehydrated skin?
If you notice that your skin is going thirsty and lacks water, try to space the peels or exfoliations and do them with very soft products, of natural origin and with very fine microparticles.
In your toiletry bag you cannot miss:
- Serums that contain collagen and / or hyaluronic acid . The latter is a molecule that is found naturally in the skin and has the ability to fix water in it, improving hydration.
- Deep hydration creams. Moisturizing actives help us to maintain the hydric levels of the skin to maintain elasticity and guarantee the barrier function. Some of the most effective are: hyaluronic acid, collagen, ceramides, petroleum jelly, glycerin, sorbitol, and urea.
- Thermal water sprays . They provide freshness and reestablish the feeling of comfort on the skin. They are ideal when the environments are very dry due to heating or air conditioning.
And it would not hurt to review some habits. Do you already drink the two liters of water a day that we always recommend? Infusions and foods rich in water such as cucumber, lettuce, avocado or watermelon will also help you maintain the hydration balance in your skin. Both alone and in shakes they are delicious.
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Iced tea is a good formula to quench thirst and provide the water that your body and skin need.
What is dry skin?
Dry skin is related to a genetic predisposition that causes a decrease in sebaceous (fat) secretion in the skin. That sebum or fat - which in excess is also annoying due to its shine - is what helps to maintain the flexibility of the skin and limits the evaporation of water at the skin level when the humidity of the air is low. Therefore, we are not facing a temporary situation, as in the case of dehydrated skin.
Dry skin, which is usually recognized because it is rough, with constant tightness, flaking and usually itching , can be related to certain diseases such as atopic dermatitis or psoriasis, genetic skin disorders.
How to take care of dry skin?
It cannot be "cured", but it can improve your symptoms and try to reestablish the skin's protective barrier. If it is altered, allergens, irritants or pollutants penetrate the skin more easily and damage it.
- In facial cleansing. Avoid soaps and use oil-based makeup remover, which while cleaning, will help provide the nutrition your skin needs.
- Facial oils, your best friends. Botanical oils, used before your moisturizer or anti-aging cream, are your best allies to recover the lipids that your skin needs. The rosehip or argan are also anti-aging.
- Enriched night cream. Make sure your night cream is especially nourishing. It is at the time of rest when the skin enhances its repairing activity.
- Help yourself from within with nutricosmetics. A dietary supplement rich in omega-3 acids is also a good aid to nourish dry skin. Try evening primrose or borage oil pearls. Taking them daily, you will notice an obvious result after a couple of months.
These and other good habits for dry skin, applied daily and consistently, will considerably improve the health and appearance of your skin.
