What are the differences between dry and sensitive skin and simply dehydrated skin? We asked SKINIUS dermatologists what are the secrets to improving its appearance!
Dry and sensitive skin It is a very specific skin type in which the epidermis appears dehydrated and chapped. The dry condition is determined by an alteration of the lipid barrier and, therefore, by the lack of some amino acids that cause the reduction of urea, a substance that helps water to bind to epithelial cells.
If the percentage of urea is significantly reduced, the skin loses water and becomes dehydrated.
The most common characteristics of dry skin are flaking, itching, redness, roughness, and a feeling of tightness.
It is important to know how to recognize its characteristics, since, at times, it can be confused with a real dermatological pathology such as atopic dermatitis.
What causes dehydrated skin?
Dehydrated skin can be a temporary condition of the skin tissue. It is a lack of water and not lipids, which therefore makes it inelastic and dull. Dehydrated skin depends heavily on external factors such as climatic conditions or the use of inappropriate dermocosmetics that can promote transepidermal water loss, a loss that then translates into rough and chapped skin.
The beauty routine for dry skin
Few products but with a specific action and a super delicate texture are the ones to prefer in this situation. A fundamental step is to cleanse the face with delicate products, suitable for sensitive skin, so as not to compromise the balance of the hydrolipidic film.
It is essential to constantly hydrate the skin using high-quality products that contain active ingredients such as fospidine, essential for maintaining balance and deeply nourishing the skin.