SOS diagnosis: is my skin dry or dehydrated?

When the skin on your face feels uncomfortable and tight, we often make the mistake of assuming that it is simply dry. However, this is not the only explanation for these sensations! It is possible that your skin is actually dehydrated. To see more clearly, follow the guide!

Dry or dehydrated skin: making a diagnosis

Let's play dermatologist for a few minutes.

Dry skin is always tight, thin, rough and dull . In winter, you may be familiar with dry patches , these small "dry patches" that harden, or even flaking. If you look at your face in the mirror, you will notice that its pores are almost invisible.

Dehydrated skin feels tight especially after cleansing or outdoors in winter, and this discomfort mainly affects the cheeks . When exposed to heat or cold, it reddens easily. Even at a very young age, you can sometimes see dehydration lines at the corners of your eyes.

What's the difference?

The difference between these two diagnoses is actually huge, since the answer to be given is not the same. If you don't put your finger on the real problem, it will persist: healthy skin is skin that has a good balance between fat and water. Dry skin is a type of skin : it requires regular "nourishment", namely fatty substances. Dehydrated skin is temporarily lacking in water . All skin types can be affected!

Which products for which needs?

If your skin is dry, its sebum production is insufficient. The intercellular cement is not strong enough and it no longer fulfills its function properly: skin aging is lurking. Your skin therefore needs a nourishing, oily cream, based on lipids . Take a look at the INCI list of your treatment: at the top of the ingredients should be butters and oils. In terms of texture, choose a rich cream. We recommend the - Belle d'amour from Cîme, the multi-peptide 360 ​​from Evolve Beauty or the Black Cumin Face Beauty Cream from Secret Sacré, safe values.

If your goal is rehydration, the water content (or natural moisturizers, such as aloe vera gel) of your cream should be higher than its lipid content. The latter are still essential, since the skin's protective film is made up of both water and lipids (as its name, hydrolipidic , indicates). Its texture should be fluid . We suggest the L'Audacieuse cream from Happycuriennes, the Daisy Delight from Cîme and the Hyaluronic Serum 200 from Evolve Beauty.

Of course, good hydration starts from the inside: don't forget to drink at least 1.5 liters of water per day and eat a healthy diet!