Dry skin is all dry skin? Not true! The symptoms of dry and dehydrated skin are almost the same – even though the cause is completely different. Care should also be different for each skin condition. We'll explain how you can tell if your skin is lacking oil or moisture and give you tips for the right skincare products.
Dry vs. dehydrated skin
The difference between dry and dehydrated skin is that dry skin lacks oil (sebum) and dehydrated skin lacks water or moisture . Dry skin is a skin type that is usually genetic, whereas dehydrated skin is more of a skin condition . This can come and go and is more likely to be caused by external influences. Causes can be dry heating air, baths or showers that are too hot, or insufficient fluid intake. Warning, now it gets complicated: Dehydrated skin can occur in almost everyone, and can therefore also occur together with dry skin types. So it is possible that you have a dry skin type and at the same time have dehydrated skin. It is also possible that you have normal, combination or oily skin and your skin is at the same time dehydrated - e.g. because you drink little during the day and are exposed to dry heating air in the office all day.
This is how you recognize dry skin
Typical signs of dry skin include tightness, chapped or flaky patches, fine lines, even itching and a lack of elasticity. In this skin type, the sebaceous glands don't produce enough oil to adequately protect the skin from harmful environmental influences and dehydration. Blemishes and clogged pores are rare.
These are the signs of dehydrated skin
The symptoms of dehydrated skin are very similar to those of dry skin. It also causes tightness, redness, and flaking. The difference is that an oily sheen or blemishes may also appear. If this is the case for you, it's an indication that you suffer from dehydrated skin, but your skin isn't a dry skin type, but rather a combination or oily skin type. This difference becomes noticeable in the care you need: Dry, dehydrated skin needs much richer care than oily, dehydrated skin . We'll show you what to do for each skin type!
Dry, dehydrated skin – this helps!
Dry, dehydrated skin needs an extra dose of moisture first, for example with the DAYTOX Hyaluron Serum. To counteract insufficient sebum production, your complexion needs rich care with valuable oils. Your skin can use their skin-like lipids to gradually regenerate the damaged barrier . The DAYTOX Vitamin C Cream is perfect for this, as it provides suppleness and relieves itching with moisturizing shea butter. A true cream miracle, it makes dry to very dry skin plump, soft, and supple again. The vitamin C gold complex it contains penetrates deep into the skin, creating a radiant glow. The cream also ensures that the serum's active ingredients and moisture are locked into the skin.
In addition, the DAYTOX Face Oil with argan, almond, and meadowfoam oil is ideal for pampering skin with intensive care. This rich dry oil absorbs quickly and without a greasy residue, providing even the most sensitive skin with all the essential nutrients it needs.
Oily, dehydrated skin – what to do?
We've already explained that dehydrated skin is a skin condition and can affect all skin types equally. With oily, dehydrated skin, the pores tend to be larger . The skin has a greasy shine and suffers from blemishes , perhaps even acne. But despite the oily skin film, the skin can feel tight and prone to dryness and redness.
In this case, it's important to restore moisture to the skin and avoid overly rich creams. This is because the skin produces enough sebum on its own and is primarily lacking moisture. The DAYTOX Hyaluron Serum is perfect for this, replenishes your skin's moisture reserves with hyaluronic acid. Long-chain hyaluronic acid provides immediate skin tightening, while short-chain hyaluronic acid penetrates deep into the skin, plumping it from within. Wrinkles and fine lines are visibly reduced.
After this highly effective serum, apply the DAYTOX Daily Hydration Cream. It makes the skin barrier more resistant to harmful environmental influences such as UV rays and free radicals. The shea butter it contains soothes the skin and even relieves itching. Amaranth oil and macadamia oil form a protective film that prevents moisture loss. Their valuable fatty acids nourish and regenerate your sensitive complexion, leaving it feeling silky soft – without over-conditioning.
Healthy lifestyle – healthy skin!
It's not just proper skincare that's important. If you want healthy skin, you should also pay attention to your lifestyle. Stress, smoking, and late nights out unfortunately leave visible traces. We have a few ideas for you that can be quickly integrated into your daily routine:
Drink lots!
It's no secret that the body needs 2-3 liters of fluid a day to maintain a balanced hydration level. Our tip: Keep a carafe full of water on your desk or use apps to regularly remind you to drink a large glass of water. You'll quickly notice that small dryness lines disappear, and your skin looks plump and fresh again.
Avoid stress
It's also important to avoid stress. We know that's easier said than done. But unfortunately, it's proven that stress and hecticness not only impair our overall well-being , but can also have a negative impact on our complexion . At DAYTOX, we're huge fans of yoga and meditation and enjoy practicing both together as a team. Through yoga, meditation, and sufficient sleep, we feel more awake, fresher, and radiate this outwardly – and our complexion immediately appears more radiant, too! If you also eat a healthy diet, nothing stands in the way of a healthy, rosy complexion!
