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4 MOST COMMON CAUSES OF DEHYDRATED, DRY SKIN

October 06, 2020

ARE YOU DRY OR DEHYDRATED?

Before addressing the causes, its important to know the difference dry and dehydrated skin.

Dry skin does not produce enough oil. Alipidic skin lacks oil. The natural secretions in our follicles help protect us from environmental damage and aging. Dry skin needs extra care because it lacks normal protection. 

Dehydrated skin lacks water, and can be seen on all kinds of skin types. It can look crepey . Dehydrated skin can be caused by external and internal factors. 

 

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF DRY AND DEHYDRATED SKIN

  • A feeling of tightness or tautness 
  • itchiness
  • Scaling 
  • Irritation and inflammation 
  • Looks and feels rough
  • Sensitive 

 

CAUSES 

USING HARSH PRODUCTS : its very common to see clients who use harsh products like soaps with SLS or acids that may be too intense for their skin type. this may leave their skin feeling and looking dry. 

ENVIROMENTAL ELEMENTS : Environmental elements like the weather can impact the skin. Prolonged sun exposure causes water to evaporate from skin. Cold winds in the fall and winter seasons, air conditioning units can also contribute to dry skin. 

LIFESTYLE : lifestyle choices like your diet can be a huge factor. For example,  excessive intake of alcoholic beverages ,coffee and foods with high sodium content can impact the health of your skin. 

INTRINSIC AGING : Intrintsic aging the normal physical change over time thats more about genetics than lifestyle. Your sebaceous gland activity tends to decrease with age and the skin's natural hydrators decline over the years. 

 

SKINCARE RECOMMENDATIONS 

Tizo AM Replenish Mineral Sunscreen ( with Ceramides and C&E): A great sunscreen recommendation for dry skin. Formulated with ceramides this helps reinforce the skin's natural lipid barrier. 

Rhonda Allison hyaluronic serum: The Rhonda Allison Hyaluronic Serum nourishes and hydrates the skin, promoting optimal skin health. A great add on for dehydrated  and dry skin. Le Mieux bio cell+mask: drenches skin in wrinkle-plumping peptides, skin-firming collagen, and glow-powering MAP, pumping life and youth back into every cell. Lines vanish, radiance reappears, and skin is reborn into a firmer, tighter, brighter version of its former self.  This is a lovely hydration addition dry or dehydrated option. 

 

Unique recovery solution features synergistic amino acids and beneficial minerals that include magnesium, potassium, and zinc to instantly soothe and support stressed skin. Enhances moisture retention, keeping skin calm and hydrated throughout the day.

 

 

Please contact us for your personalized routine with a licensed aesthetician. 

 




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