Believe it or not, there is a difference!
Dry skin is a skin type and this is something that has to do with genetics. Dry skin means that you don’t produce enough oil. You can tell that you have dry skin if your pores are very small, the skin feels dry, dull, tight, flaking and could show signs of premature aging. You could also have oily areas on the nose or “huge pores” in the T-zone (you dry people don’t know what huge pores are! LOL I have several clients that I have to take away their magnifying mirrors! They become obsessed!) It is actually good for your skin to have some oil on it! That film protects your skin and helps to keep it hydrated.
Florence Barrett-Hill, an international esthetics educator, says that “there is a simple law of physics that can be applied to Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) and that is: Oil sits on top of water. Logically, if we want to retain water within the epidermis or slow down water movement, the oil phases of skin are the key to achieving this.”
Dehydration on the other hand is a skin condition and has to do with the water content in the skin. Dehydration can be caused by lifestyle, smoking, medications, illness, environmental factors, indoor heating and cooling, sun damage, and even hormones. Also, those that have rosacea or are prone to red skin usually have hydration issues as well.
Dehydration is usually indicated by fine lines and crepiness, you may also sometimes have scaling, which will cause deeper wrinkles, and sagging.
What are some things you can do to fight dryness and dehydration?
LED Light Therapy – This can improve both issues by improving the function of the skin. The red light triggers new cell growth for tighter, rejuvenated skin which will increase collagen to help the skin retain hydration. (Yep – I have this treatment and it is awesome!)
Hyaluronic Acid – This is one of the most effective skin-hydrating ingredients. HA draws moisture to the skin and depending on different formulations, can help surface issues by improving surface hydration and filling in file lines and wrinkles, improving elasticity. (Yep – I have several products that can help!)
Acetyl hexapeptide-37 is great for hydrating even the most sensitive skin. This peptide works on hydration and shows promise in collagen production.
If you need some assistance choosing the skincare products that are right for you, please contact me at RaspberryMoonST@gmail.com and I will be happy to help.
