Dryvs dehydrated skin

1. Dry V/s Dehydrated Skin The terms “dry” and “dehydrated” often get confused when we’re talking about our skin. While you can have both dry and dehydrated skin, the two are not the same. In fact, it’s possible to have oily, but dehydrated skin! Understanding whether your skin is dry or dehydrated can be key to treating your skin’s underlying condition, and bring you closer to the plump, smooth, bouncy skin of your dreams. Treating Dry Skin If you have dry, flaky, sensitive skin that looks dull and rough and hardly seems to produce any oil, you have dry skin. People with dry skin tend to have dry skin all over their body, not just the face. The best way to treat dry skin is to protect it with soothing lipids, essentially adding the oils back to your skin that it lacks. Dry skin really benefits from using a facial oil. If you’re new to using facial oils, don’t worry -- if you find the right facial oil, it won’t feel greasy or oily. Look for camellia oil, jojoba oil, squalane, rosehip oil, and other light- feeling oils that will soften and protect your skin. Nourishing creams also Visit Us: https://niasha.ch/ Page 1

2. Dry V/s Dehydrated Skin often contain plant oils - they are usually heavier in application but provide dry skin with an optimal moisture shield. Treating Dehydrated Skin Dehydrated skin can be trickier and less straightforward to identify than dehydrated skin. You may see dehydration wrinkles in areas where the skin pulls tight, and you may feel like your entire face feels tight and taut. Dehydrated skin also tends to be dull, heals more slowly, may be easily irritated, and may actually produce more oil in an effort to compensate for the lack of water. The first step in treating dehydrated skin is removing causes of dehydration and irritation. Avoid using harsh cleansers that strip all the protective lipids from your skin (these lipids prevent trans-epidermal water loss, or TEWL). Use a gentle oil-based cleanser to remove makeup and look for gentle, low-pH (slightly acidic) foaming cleansers similar to your own skin composition (we suggest the Cosrx Low pH Good Morning cleanser). Identify makeup and skincare products that may be irritating your skin and damaging its natural defenses. Avoid products that contain drying alcohol and harsh acids that could potentially cause over- exfoliation. Visit Us: https://niasha.ch/ Page 2

3. Dry V/s Dehydrated Skin Add water back into your skin by layering hydrating products from thinnest to thickest. Start with a watery essence, then a thicker hydrating toner, and then a hydrating ampoule or serum. Look for products that contain hyaluronic acid, a potent humectant that attracts water into the surface layers of the skin (we recommend the Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum). Use sheet masks regularly to restore your skin’s water content. Make sure you seal in all that hydration with a good cream or oil. Using a sleeping pack at night, like the bestselling Laneige Water Sleeping Mask, can prevent water loss at night, especially if you sleep in an air-conditioned room with dry air. Visit Us: https://niasha.ch/ Page 3