Dry or dehydrated skin: how to tell the difference?

Unlike dry skin, dehydrated skin primarily needs to be replenished with moisture. Fortunately, there are a few very simple steps to soothe its daily woes and restore its balance.

Drink 1.5 liters of water per day. Hydration begins with your diet. Bringing water internally to the dermis is the best way to relieve feelings of tightness and eliminate toxins.

Morning and evening, use a Concentrated Hydrating Serum and a Hydrating Emulsion Gel Cream if you have oily or combination skin. The cream contains, among other things, Aloe vera, rich in polysaccharides, Camellia, and Centella Asiatica—active ingredients perfect for intensely hydrating thirsty skin and retaining moisture in the stratum corneum.

If you have balanced skin, opt for the Regenerating Emulsion Cream . It's enriched with Fucus, a highly hydrating and remineralizing brown seaweed, for well-hydrated and radiant skin. Its richer texture is perfectly suited to balanced skin.

The distinction between dry and dehydrated skin lies in the hydrolipidic film. This is a thin layer that covers the skin's surface. It consists of an aqueous portion (a mixture of water and sweat) and a lipophilic portion (primarily sebum). The balance between these two phases allows the skin to remain well-hydrated, supple, and comfortable.

Hydration involves slowing down the evaporation of water that passes from the dermis to the upper layers of the epidermis, while simultaneously supplying water to the stratum corneum. Indeed, in the case of dehydrated skin, the barrier function of the hydrolipidic film is impaired by various factors and is no longer able to regulate water loss.

Nutrition, on the other hand, aims to compensate for the natural deficiencies of skin that doesn't produce enough oil. By providing it with lipids (oils, butters, etc.), you help it protect itself and rebalance its own sebum production.

DEHYDRATED FACIAL SKIN: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES

While dry skin and dehydrated skin are two different conditions, some "risk factors" are common:

• Extreme temperatures.
• Age and hormonal variations.
• Genetic inheritance.
• Taking medication.
• Contact with aggressive products.

Dehydration is a problem that shouldn't be taken lightly. Dehydrated skin ages much faster than healthy skin. The longer you let dehydration persist, the greater your risk of developing serious skin problems such as acne and sensitivity.

DEHYDRATED SKIN: WHAT TO DO?

Since dehydration is cyclical, an occasional intensive hydration treatment will help you regain healthy skin. However, consistency and the choice of skincare products will be crucial to the success of your efforts. At the same time, be sure to maintain a healthy lifestyle.