I know, it can be confusing…is my skin dry or dehydrated?  Let’s make it clear!

What’s the difference dry skin and dehydrated skin?

Put simply, dry skin is caused by a lack of oil and leaves skin feeling tight and flaky whereas dehydrated skin is caused by lack of water and can leave skin dull.

Dry skin is a skin type (along with normal, sensitive and oily) and can also be a temporary state of the skin, meaning, your skin can be dry with lack of good fats in your diet or not a rich enough moisturize and oils serum. It can result in fewer oil producing glands across the face/body meaning it produces less sebum or that the glands aren’t producing enough oil.and as well as not using rich enough products.

In turn, it affects the skin barrier’s ability to protect against outside factors, as well as being moisture enough.

Dehydrated skin is connected to water and lack of it in the skin. One of the key differences is that dehydrated skin can actually affect any skin type as it’s related to moisture and often caused by external factors such as weather, environment, diet and alcohol or drugs.

One of the most important factors for healthy, plump skin, is hydration and fine lines and wrinkles can sometimes be a result of lack of moisture in the skin.
Dehydrated skin can be helped by products as well as lifestyle adjustments, hydration facial and hydrating from within,whereas dry skin, if it is a temporary thing and not a skin type (that can be helped the same way but will take longer) can be helped by richer products and good fats eating, together with a regular facials routine.

Do i have a dry skin?

  • Tightness
  • Lack of oil
  • Flaky
  • Itchiness
  • In severe cases: psoriasis, eczema, or dermatitis

 

Do i have dehydrated skin?

  • Tight and uncomfortable
  • Dull complexion
  • Appearance of fine lines
  • Dark circles

 

  • Redness/Inflammation
  • Congestion

Hydrating and moisturizing

Hydrators work to increase the water content of the skin to work with dehydrated skin. E.G. Hyaluronic Acid, flowers waters etc.

Moisturizers,  on the other hand, help seal moisture into the skin and target dry skin. E.G.rich serums and creams.

Dehydrated skin Pure’s Products: The Lifting serum , The Flowers Toner, Hydration Boost Face Cream., Hydration Bundle

Dry skin Pure’s Products: The Night serum, The Ultra Rich or Mature Face Cream, The Nourishing Bundle

 

Prevent and improve

  • Gentle exfoliation is also important for dry/dehydrated skin to remove any dead skin cells from the surface to allow moisturizers to absorb effectively.
  • Be aware of seasons and changes in climate and temperature and tailor your skincare routine appropriately. (read here about winter skin care) Cold temperatures and dry, artificially heated environments of winter can deplete the moisture in the skin causing it to become irritated and cracked.
  • Hot water can dehydrate the skin so make sure you’re using warm and not too hot water.
  • Use SPF – Yes, every day of the year, and a mineral one!.
  • Drinking water naturally hydrates your body and your skin, as well as hydration rich food such as melons and cucumbers.
  • Use a mist flower water on your face can help instant hydration for dehydrated skin
  • Certain products or reactions to ingredients can result in dryness/dehydration in the skin – if your skin suddenly has dry patches, it can be reacting to chemicals or ingredients, you can get advice by a dermatologist and switch to sensitive skin care.
  • Layer oils with your moisturizers. A few drops of the Night Serum can help a lot.
  • Have a regular natural facials routine every 6-8 weeks ( Have you’ve experienced Pure Natural Salon?)