Dehydrated skin
Dehydrated or dry skin?
Many times there is confusion about two completely different conditions that many people are unaware of. Their main difference is that dryness refers to the lack of natural oils in the skin, while dehydration refers to the lack of water.
What is the Dehydrated Skin?
Dry skin is a skin type like oily, combination, etc., while dehydrated is usually a temporary condition that anyone can experience during their lifetime.
In fact, it is very possible that your skin is dry and dehydrated or oily and dehydrated.
Just as our body needs water to stay hydrated, our dehydrated skin, which is in a sensitive state, needs hydration to stay healthy.
Symptoms
The symptoms of dehydrated skin are:
- Dryness
- Visible fine lines
- "Pulling" sensation
- Lack of shine
Causes
Factors that cause skin dehydration are found in our daily life:
- Environmental, such as cold, wind, pollution, UV radiation, excessive exposure to air conditioning.
- Emotional, such as stress.
- Wrong choices of cosmetic products.
- Tobacco and alcohol.
Treatment
The dermatologist will assess whether your skin is dry or dehydrated and recommend the right treatment for you, followed by a consistent skincare routine that will keep your skin hydrated, healthy and glowing.
Dermatologist advice is essential as dry skin and dehydrated skin need different treatments.
The positive is that skin dehydration is a completely manageable condition, which is easily corrected.
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Is dry skin necessarily dehydrated?
Not necessarily. On the other hand, all skin types can experience dehydration.
Does dehydrated skin warn me of more general dehydration in my body?
Yes, you probably need more hydration in general, so think about whether you drink water daily and how much.
What is the first step to treat my dehydrated skin?
The well-known recommendation for plenty of water during the day to hydrate the skin and keep the complexion bright is a good start. Also increase the consumption of foods rich in water, such as watermelon, strawberries, cucumber, celery. But they will also need moisturizing agents locally in a personalized skin care routine.
