Your skin
Dry or dehydrated skin
Skin that feels tight, flakes, or is rough to the touch needs its barrier rebuilt, not simply more cream. The difference between dry skin, which lacks oils, and dehydrated skin, which lacks water, is settled by the assessment in the suite, not by the product you buy on your own.
What can cause it
- Too few lipids in the barrier (dry skin) or too little water (dehydrated skin)
- Dry air, central heating or air conditioning
- Cleansing so harsh it strips the skin's protective film
- Not enough water, or a hydration routine that does not suit you
What to expect from the assessment
The first thing we do is tell apart whether your skin is dry, dehydrated, or both. They are two different conditions calling for different actives, and it is almost impossible to work out on your own at home.
A place to start
Treatments often suited to this condition
This is only a place to start: it is the consultation with your skin therapist that will point to the treatment best suited to your face.
