Dry or Dehydrated Skin? Here's How to Tell the Difference
February in Copenhagen can leave our skin feeling tight, uncomfortable, and parched. But are you dealing with dry skin or dehydrated skin? These two conditions are often confused, but they have distinct causes and solutions.
Read on to discover how to differentiate between dry and dehydrated skin, and how to choose the right products to nourish and hydrate your skin from head to toe.
Dry Skin: What It Is & How to Care for It
Dry skin is a skin type, meaning your skin is naturally producing less oil (sebum) than it needs. Cold weather, low humidity, and harsh products can make this worse by stripping away the essential oils your skin depends on. Dry skin is persistent, not temporary, and it needs consistent care to restore its balance.
How to Care for Dry Skin:
- Hydrate with oils and fatty acids: Use moisturizers that are rich in oils to lock in moisture and restore your skin's protective barrier.
- Avoid harsh ingredients: Opt for gentle cleansers and avoid over-exfoliating, as these can strip the skin’s natural oils.
- Layer your skincare: Start with a nourishing serum to hydrate, then follow with a rich moisturizer or oil to lock in that hydration.
Recommended Products for Dry Skin:
- Attar - Floral Repair Concentrate: An ultra-hydrating serum to restore moisture and support skin renewal.
- Age Away Night Cream: A rich night cream to repair and nourish dry skin overnight.
- Time Release Hydrating Creme: A deeply moisturizing cream that works throughout the day to keep skin nourished.
- O-Mega Milk: A soothing and emollient-rich milk to hydrate and protect dry skin.
- Ultra Peptide Cream: Helps rebuild the skin’s natural barrier while providing essential hydration.
- Plum Beauty Oil: An indulgent oil to deeply nourish and seal moisture into the skin.
Dehydrated Skin: What It Is & How to Replenish It
Dehydrated skin is a condition, not a skin type, and occurs when your skin lacks water. It can affect any skin type, including oily and combination skin. External factors like weather, pollution, and harsh skincare can all lead to dehydration. If your skin feels tight, looks dull, or has fine lines and sensitivity, it's likely dehydrated.
How to Care for Dehydrated Skin:
- Focus on water-based products: Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and aloe vera that help attract moisture into the skin.
- Hydrate from the inside out: Drink plenty of water to help replenish your skin’s moisture levels.
- Choose gentle, soothing formulas: Avoid ingredients that can irritate or further dry out the skin.
Recommended Products for Dehydrated Skin:
- Aquasphere: A hydrating serum designed to quench thirsty skin by drawing moisture deep into the skin.
- Advanced Hydration Mask: A mask that provides instant hydration, leaving skin plump and refreshed.
- Replenishing Serum: An intensely hydrating serum that restores water balance for soft, supple skin.
- Aloe - Hyaluronic Moisture Boost: A cooling, hydrating serum that delivers moisture and helps soothe irritated skin.
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Silk Rice Cleansing Oil: A gentle cleanser that removes impurities while providing hydration without stripping the skin.
- Day Complex with EPC Factor - Skin Rescue Day Cream: A multi-functional complex nurtures the skin, protecting it from external aggressions while assuring a deep, intense hydration.
Daily Routine for Dry Skin:
- Cleanser: Use a gentle, hydrating cleanser.
- Serum: Apply a nourishing serum.
- Moisturizer: Follow with a rich cream.
- Oil: Seal in moisture with a few drops of oil if needed.
Daily Routine for Dehydrated Skin:
- Cleanser: Start with a gentle, hydrating cleanser.
- Serum: Apply a hydrating serum rich in hyaluronic acid.
- Moisturizer: Use a moisturizer like Aloe - Hyaluronic Moisture Boost to lock in hydration.
- Mask (optional): For an extra boost, apply a hydrating mask 1-2 times a week.
