What Is Dry Skin?
As we get older, our skin naturally produces less oil, which means that our skin can become naturally drier with age. But, there are also many environmental factors that can cause your skin to become even drier than normal, such as cold weather, dry air from heat and using harsh skin care products. Dry skin needs to be looked after in a constant manner, it needs to be constantly moisturised and given products that are going to help to nourish and look after the skin.
The routine should create a long lasting barrier on the surface of the skin that will lock in moisture to keep the skin healthy and happy.
What Is Dehydrated Skin?
Dehydrated skin is caused by a lack of water and anyone can suffer with dehydrated skin regardless of skin type. Just like in the rest of your body, your skin can become dehydrated due to changes in the weather, air-conditioned environments, exposure to the sun and other factors. Your skin can look dull, feel tight and even appear to have fine lines on the surface. In many cases, people with dehydrated skin will still have oily skin. They may notice that their skin feels tight but at the same time looks oily, particularly on the forehead, nose and chin.
Lifestyle factors can also play a huge role in causing skin to become dehydrated, such as not drinking enough water and not getting enough sleep.
Can You Experience Both?
It is possible for your skin to lack both oil and water. So you may have dehydrated and dry skin and need to treat your skin for both conditions. Knowing your individual skin type and its needs is key to choosing treatments that will benefit your skin.
Looking After Your Skin
A gentle cleanser and avoiding direct use of hot water can also be very beneficial. It is also very important to protect your skin from environmental damage and from ageing and to do this by using a range of appropriate moisturisers and treatments, all as part of a consistent skincare regime.
When your skin changes from season to season it is likely that the routine you use in the summer months will not work as well for you in the winter. When choosing products or treatments to look after your skin it is also important to protect your skin from environmental factors.
Why Dry Skin Can Get Worse Over Time
Dry skin is usually a long term condition that can be managed by using products or treatments that are designed to combat dryness and help to repair the skin’s barrier. There are many reasons why a person’s dry skin may flare up from time to time and include weather, cleansers, central heating and air conditioning. However, once the cause of dry skin has been identified, there are a range of treatments to provide long lasting hydration to the skin and reduce the feeling of irritation. The result is that the skin feels healthy, soft and comfortable all year.
When to Seek Professional Advice
Even with the right products, if your skin is persistently dry, irritable or just not happy then it is worth getting advice from a trained professional. Nuovo Clinic can do an analysis of your skin and let you know whether it is just dry or whether it is dehydrated or even suffering from another skin condition. Understanding your skin’s individual needs is the first step to improving the health and look of your skin.
Your skin changes throughout the year, this means that even if you find a routine that works well for you in the summertime, it may not have the same results in the winter.
Reach Out to Nuovo Clinic Today
Our experienced practitioners have treatments for dry skin and can also explain the difference between dry skin and dehydrated skin. In a skin consultation our experienced team can assess your individual skin and recommend the correct treatments and skin care for your individual skin problems. Dry skin can be persistent and feel rough, flaky and even uncomfortable but with the right skin care and treatments your skin can return to healthy looking skin.
Speak with the team at Nuovo Clinic today for the best skin care solutions and treatments for your individual concerns and start your journey to healthy skin.
