Dry or dehydrated skin : learn to recognize the difference and specific care

Is It Temporary or a Regular Occurrence ? What Splits Them Apart.

“Dry” skin categorizes a skin type in the same way that “oily” or “normal” does. It is a general characteristic that describes a certain quality of your skin your entire life. On the contrary, dehydrated skin is something temporary. But how do you tell which is which ? Let us tell you all about it !

How do you know if you have dry skin ?

Dry skin is a general skin type. You are born with it. It is skin that has an extremely thin, almost inexistent acid mantle: it lacks oils. This weakness of the acid mantle has two principal ramifications. On the one hand, your skin is in direct contact with irritating external factors (UV, pollution, dust, etc). On the other, it loses water more readily. Its oils cannot retain enough water in the layers below. Having dry skin means that it is sensitive and dehydrated most of the time. Some dry skin tends to grow thick to counteract the lack of a natural oil-based barrier.
Characteristics of dry skin :
– thin and rough
– somewhat dull complexion
– almost invisible pores
– sensitivity to seasonal changes
– easily irritable
– reactive

Care for your dry skin with our Reparative Care, with products that soothe and repair altered skin. Made with Alga-Sendatu®, our skin-repairing algae extract, the product range helps fast and effective skin regeneration for more resistant and comfortable-feeling skin in no time !

How do you know if you have dehydrated skin ?

Dehydrated skin is skin depleted in water. Contrary to dry skin (which can also get dehydrated), dehydrated skin is a temporary, passing state of the skin. The condition is caused by punctual factors such as exposure to pollution, UV, hormonal changes, a bad lifestyle, or an unsuited skincare routine. It can affect all skin types – oily, combination, or dry!
Dehydrated skin is characterized by :

– peeling, normal or pathological elimination of the outermost layer of the epidermis,
– feelings of tautness, which often occur after showering or excessive exposure to the elements
– oily areas, especially on the alae of the nose, the forehead, or the chin (the “T” area). These areas produce excessive sebum to compensate for water loss, leaving the skin prone to imperfections like pimples, comedones (blackheads), etc.

Do you have dehydrated skin ?

Good news ! You can prevent it by drinking at least 1.5 l of water a day. Go for a beauty routine that boosts your acid mantle and soothes the symptoms. Our HYDRA-PROTECT+ skincare – with formulas containing up to 8 moisturizing and hydrating ingredients – replenishes water reserves, reduces water loss due to evaporation, and optimizes epidermal water circulation. Thanks to a complete beauty ritual that will help your skin strengthen its acid mantle, day and night, our product range with its star Alga-Gorria® will provide you hydration and protection all year.

Do not forget your usual beauty routine, morning and evening, and avoid excess !