Dry skin and Skin Dehydration have very similar characteristics and therefore are often misdiagnosed. Dry skin is a skin type whilst dehydrated skin is a condition normally caused by one’s lifestyle.
Lets explore these in detail!
DRY SKIN
Dry skin means your skin is generally lacking natural oils (aka sebum) and therefore the skin doesn’t retain sufficient moisture. Dry skin can occur on the face and anywhere on your body. It can be caused by low humidity, using harsh soaps, certain medication, heating in winter, and ageing. People with eczema and psoriasis will also often experience dry skin.
Characteristics of Dry Skin
Prevention and Mosturizer for Dry Skin
Moisturizers containing natural oils such as Squalane can help treat dry itchy skin on face and leg. Our body produces squalane naturally but this ability is diminished after about age 30, making us more prone to dry skin.
Some of the best moisturizers for dry skin worth considering are:
SKIN DEHYDRATION
Dehydrated skin is usually caused by one’s lifestyle or certain medication. It occurs when the body looses more water than it is taking in.
When skin is severely dehydrated, this can cause the sebaceous glands to produce more oils, resulting in breakouts, dry patches on the skin and irritation.
Characteristics of Dehydrated Skin
Prevention and Treatment for Dehydrated Skin
Lifestyle changes will usually correct skin dehydration.
Author: Helen Huynh - pharmacist and editor for ellé derm australia
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