Dry or Dehydrated Skin
If you are struggling with dry or dehydrated skin, you may notice that your skin is feeling tight or appears flakey, red and irritated or perhaps dull with an increase in fine line and wrinkles...
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Often confused with each other, dry skin refers to a skin type where as dehydrated skin refers to a skin condition.​​​​​​
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Dry
Skin
Dehydrated
Skin
Dry skin is a skin type that happens when the skin has inadequate levels of natural oils. Very dry to dry skin is often genetic, meaning many people are born with this skin type. However, your skin type can change gradually over time, especially if you develop dry skin conditions such as skin prone to mild eczema or skin prone to psoriasis. Certain health conditions can also be an underlying cause of dry skin.
Dehydrated skin is a skin concern due to its temporary nature. skin becomes dehydrated when its lacking enough water. ​ Dehydrated skin characteristics dull, shadowy and sunken with exaggerated dark under eye circles. Increases the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles otherwise known as :dehydrations lines
There are several treatments and products that can help with dryness or dehydrated skin. It is always recommended that you discuss your concerns with one of our skin specialists to help you achieve your skin goals.
Dry Skin Characteristics:
scaley texture
tight and uncomfortable after exposure to water.
prone to being flakey, redness or sensitivity.
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Can develop in to skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis
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