Is Your Skin Dry or Dehydrated?
A number of years ago, before attending esthetics school, I bought a heavy moisturizer to help with my skin when the cold and dry Wisconsin winter hit. It didn’t help. My skin was tight, irritated and had flaky patches. Yet it felt greasy. I was confused- why wasn’t this product helping? Years and education later, I understand I had dehydrated skin, not dry skin. Yes, there is a huge difference. Dry skin is lacking oil, while dehydrated skin is lacking water. Not only are they different, but they’re opposites!
Dry skin is genetic but it can be greatly improved by adding lipids to the skin such as shea butter or jojoba oil. The goal is to add more than the natural amount of sebum that the skin is producing to reduce trans epidermal water loss, and thus, irritated skin. This is also beneficial for the long haul as lipids protect the skin and slow down the aging process.
Dehydrated skin is a condition that is temporary resulting from the skin not being able to retain moisture. This can be caused by weather, caffeine, alcohol or harsh scrubs. Certain ingredients encourage the skin’s ability to bind to moisture improving the texture back to being plump and soft, minimizing those fine lines and wrinkles.
Frequently, people have a combination of the two, so resolving one isn’t necessarily going to fix the other. That’s where we come in. A one size fits all attitude is not what you will find at Vanilla Sugar, but rather an evaluation of your skin and custom recommended products to correct your individual needs. We help you learn what your skin type is as well as any actual conditions you may have. Basically, we take the guesswork out for you! Book your free consultation today to love the skin you’re in at Vanilla Sugar Sheboygan where skin is sweet and pure.