People are often confused between dry skin and dehydrated skin and often consider both problems and their treatment to be the same. It is important to understand the difference between dry skin and dehydrated skin, although the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably. Skin is said to be ‘dry’ when it lacks sebum, but ‘dehydrated’ when it lacks water or hydration. Dry skin often results in a feeling of ‘tightness’, in some cases with the presence of flaking. Dehydrated skin, on the other hand, can manifest as a dull complexion, with more visible wrinkles.

Treating dry skin

The cold, the wind, hard water, healthy living or even a genetic predisposition … Many factors cause dryness of the skin.

• Cleanse your skin with a hydrating cleanser that doesn’t disrupt the outer skin layer. A cleanser that is enriched with hyaluronic acid is recommended.

• Tone with an alcohol-free toner to restore skin pH. Toner with hyaluronic acid is also preferable.

• Provide your skin with extra care with a serum. Serum enriched in hyaluronic acid or Vitamin C can do a good job.

• Moisturize with a nourishing, non-comedogenic moisturizer to lock in hydration. Moisturiser will promote the efficiency of your serum. Using a moisturiser enriched with hyaluronic acid or hemp oil will be very beneficial to dry skin. You can mix a few drops of concentrated care oil (such as Damascus Rose Facial Treatment ) with your moisturizer, for even better nourished and softer skin.

• Safeguard your dry skin from fatal UV rays to prevent sun damage with a quality Vitamin E sunscreen.

Treating dehydrated skin

• First of all, you have to clean your skin thoroughly. A good cream cleanser with vitamin E would do a good job. Cleansing is important as No skin can be properly hydrated until it is clean.  

• Usage of ceramide capsules is also recommended as they promote skin hydration.

• Always remember to apply a moisturizer rich in water before applying makeup. Make-up tends to dry out the skin. It is therefore necessary that it is hydrated to the maximum. In the evening, it is imperative to remove your makeup. There is nothing worse than oily skin to get through the night.

• Using gel-based cream, a serum and a toner that are rich in hyaluronic acid is also recommended

• Apply a moisturizer before going to bed works overnight to repair skin dehydration problems.

Finally, do not forget that good hydration of the skin also requires good general hydration, so drink regularly and consume fruits and vegetables rich in water. Not to mention the oils that are good for the skin such as first cold-pressed oils such as olive oil or in the form of a food supplement such as evening primrose oil. In any case, if you find your skin parched and/or dehydrated, do not hesitate to ask your pharmacist for advice on using the best product for your needs.