Dry skin is a genetically determined type that does not depend on external factors and hardly changes over a lifetime: it lacks lipids because the sebaceous glands are not active enough. Dehydrated skin is a temporary condition that anyone can face, regardless of skin type: its main problem is a lack of moisture in the upper layer, the stratum corneum.
Familiar symptoms
- you applied cream, and 5 minutes later the tightness and dryness are back;
- the mucous membrane of the eyes is dry too;
- and it has been like this for more than a year.
This condition is very stressful, but the cause can be found and the skin's condition improved in a short time by approaching the problem comprehensively.
Dry and dehydrated skin: a comparison
| Dry skin | Dehydrated skin | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | a genetically determined skin type | a temporary condition |
| Does it depend on external factors? | no, it does not change radically over a lifetime | yes, it can happen to anyone |
| Main problem | a lack of lipids (fats) because the sebaceous glands are not active enough | a lack of moisture in the upper layer, the stratum corneum |
| Where the problem comes from | from within | from outside and not only: the lipid barrier can be disrupted by external irritants |
What to do about it
Dry skin is a problem that comes from within, and this is exactly what a bioregulatory cosmetologist works with. Dehydration can be corrected too.
First published on the Biotonika school Facebook page on 18.09.2023.
Questions and answers
How does dry skin differ from dehydrated skin?
Dry skin is a genetically determined type that lacks lipids; dehydrated skin is a temporary condition whose main problem is a lack of moisture in the stratum corneum.
Can oily skin become dehydrated?
Yes, dehydration is a temporary condition that anyone can face, regardless of skin type.
