It is easy to understand why your skin would be either dry or dehydrated after a long summer of sun and fun. Oftentimes, the difficulty lies in evaluating whether your skin is dry, dehydrated or both. It’s important to identify exactly what is wrong with your skin so you can find a suitable skin care treatment for the condition.
The term dehydration refers to the water content of your skin. The term dryness refers to the lipid (oil) content of your skin. It’s entirely possible for oily skin to be dehydrated and for dry skin to be dehydrated. Confused? A simple test will help you differentiate between the two.
Gently pinch your skin between your index finger and thumb. If the pinched skin shows many fine lines, it is dehydrated. What you need is lots of water. Try and drink at least eight, 8 ounce glasses per day. Water consumption is not only beneficial for dehydrated skin but for overall good health and well-being. As part of your daily skin regime also use a moisturizer that will help your skin retain moisture.
On the other hand you could just have oily skin. If your skin is rough to the touch and feels dry and scaly, you probably need a lipid rich moisturizer to restore oil to your skin.
Other skin care treatment options for dehydration and dryness include going to a spa. At the spa, sign up for a facial that is more advanced than just a deep cleansing treatment. Typically, such a treatment will include a deep cleansing as well as deep hydration. Your esthetician should be able to determine the state of your skin and advise you properly on which treatment would be best. Ask whether they thinks your skin is dry or dehydrated.
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