DRY SKIN VS. DEHYDRATED SKIN
Most of us plan our skincare journey without understanding the basic difference between two common skin deficiencies; Dryness and Dehydration. If you want to do a skincare routine rightly, you have to understand your skin necessities before buying any product or following any routine. If you understand the elementary rules of skincare, you would never use the same products all over the year. Let’s take the example of your wardrobe. The way you change your clothing line as the season changes, your skin also requires different products depending on weather conditions but most importantly knowing whether your skin is dry or
dehydrated is important as it changes many decisions you make when following a beauty routine.
YOU CAN DO THE FOLLOWING PINCH TEST TO KNOW IF YOUR SKIN IS DEHYDRATED OR NOT:
1) Pinch a small amount of skin on your cheek or any part of your body
2) Hold the skin for a few seconds
3) If it takes a few seconds to bounce back, you’re likely dehydrated
1) USE WARM WATER RATHER THAN HOT WATER BATHS
Hot water baths are likely to damage cells and tissues in the top layer of skin
(epidermis) causing burns and redness. The high temperature of water extracts the moisture out of the skin making it sensitive and dry. This condition leads to skin problems like itching, flakiness, and over-sensitive skin.
4) EAT FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Eating more fruits and vegetables can be really beneficial as it has more fibers and water content is relatively high. Loaded with vitamins and antioxidants, fruits or vegetables help in fighting inflammation, acne, saggy skin and they also increase hydration in the skin making it naturally beautiful.
We hope that by reading this blog, you can now clearly differentiate between dry skin and dehydrated skin. By following mentioned tips, you can easily deal with your skin concern. It is recommended to visit a dermatologist if your skin is excessively dehydrated or dry.
