Ist meine Haut trocken oder dehydriert?

Is my skin dry or dehydrated?

It makes a big difference if you are dealing with dry or dehydrated skin. Even if both can feel very similar, the differentiation between the treatment and the right care routine is essential.
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It makes a big difference if you are dealing with dry or dehydrated skin. Even if both can feel very similar, the differentiation between the treatment and the right care routine is essential.

dehydrated skin

With dehydrated skin, the moisture content in the skin is too low, meaning dehydrated skin lacks water. It is also a skin condition that can and should be treated very well. Because if the moisture content of the skin is too low, it can lead to irritation and sensitivity. In addition, all skin types can have dehydrated skin.

Signs of dehydrated skin

  • Fine lines that disappear or become less visible when you apply moisturizing skin care
  • Sensitivity to products that don't normally irritate you
  • redness
  • Occasional pimples or blemishes
  • skin texture
  • clogged pores
  • inflamed skin

Possible causes of dehydrated skin

  • Too frequent washing
  • A hard, moisturizing facial cleanser
  • Too frequent use of a physical or chemical peel
  • Very hot or very cold weather
  • Sunbathing or exposure to strong sunlight
  • heating air
  • Trying to dry out acne and blemishes
  • Skipping a moisturizer
  • smoking and alcohol

This helps with dehydrated skin

  • A mild, moisturizing cleanser
  • Strengthen the skin barrier
  • Facial care with humectants (hyaluronic acid, beta-glucan or glycerin) and peptides
  • Using a moisturizer even with oily skin
  • A moisturizing eye care for irritated skin around the eyes
  • Wearing sunscreen with at least SPF 30 every day
  • Regular use of a chemical peel (AHA, BHA, PHA; no more than three times a week)
  • A moisturizing toner provides extra hydration

Dry skin

Dry skin, on the other hand, is a skin type and lacks oil (lipids). You can't change your skin type, but you can supplement it with the right skin care. Dry skin can also lead to an impaired skin barrier if the wrong or insufficient care is used. Unfortunately, dry skin can also be dehydrated, in which case make sure to use very moisturizing skin care first (e.g. toner with serum) and then finish your routine with a rich care (with oils/lipids) at the end.

Signs of dry skin

  • Tight skin
  • Dry patches
  • Irritated, sensitive skin
  • Flakes of skin (often on the eyebrows, around the mouth and on the nostrils)
  • Skin care products are absorbed by the skin very quickly

This helps with dry skin

  • Rich skin care that contains oils (lipids) and ceramides
  • A mild, nourishing facial cleanser
  • A chemical peel (AHA, BHA, PHA) 1-3 times a week
  • Finish off your evening skin care routine with a good facial oil
  • Provide the skin with sufficient care every morning and evening

Cover photo: Gemma Chu-Tran

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