9 Tips To Combat Dry Skin & Dehydrated Skin

Struggling with the discomfort of dry, flaky and dull skin?

Dry and dehydrated skin often presents a myriad of undesirable symptoms such as uneven skin patches, tight and uncomfortable sensations and lacklustre skin tones, all of which stand in your way of achieving a silky smooth complexion. While ‘dry’ and ‘dehydrated’ skin refer to different skin woes, their symptoms can be similarly managed with skincare tips that serve to hydrate.

Dry vs Dehydrated Skin

Dry skin is a skin type while dehydrated skin is a phenomenon caused by a lack of moisture and can occur in all skin types. The former is determined largely by genetics where people with dry skin produce insufficient sebum and therefore experience dryness. A dehydrated skin is contributed mainly by external factors such as cold weather. Even though there is a difference between these 2 skin issues, their symptoms can be managed by the same skincare tips.

Skincare Tips For Dry & Dehydrated Skin

1. Limit Your Time In The Shower & Use Lukewarm Water
   Take short 5 – 10 minute showers and use lukewarm instead of hot water on your body and face. Hot water can strip away natural oils leading to dry skin. Whereas lukewarm water is gentler on dry skin and enhances absorption of skincare products applied later on.
2. Skip Foaming Cleansers
   Every step of your skincare routine can help to alleviate dryness and that includes your cleanser. Many foaming cleansers contain drying ingredients such as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) that can be irritating for your skin. Choosing non-foaming facial washes formulated with hydrating ingredients such as Ceramide and Hyaluronic Acid can boost your skin’s overall moisture level while ridding it of external pollutants.
3. Do Not Skip Exfoliation
   Regular exfoliation is the antidote to dead skin cells build-up, which is useful even for dry skin. Erase skin dullness by using a gentle chemical exfoliant formulated with Lactic or Glycolic Acid to reveal luminous skin.
4. Rescue Your Skin With A Hydrating Sheet Mask
   Dry and dehydrated skin needs all the help it can get and a regular daily moisturiser may not be sufficient. Replenish moisture lost overnight by using the Saborino Moisture Rich Morning Mask that delivers all-day hydration for dehydrated skin in just 1 minute. After a long day, wind down with the Saborino Goodnight Mask infused with superfood ingredients such as Chamomile, Lavender and Orange Oil, which hydrate and repair tired skin.

5. Adequate Sun Protection
   Sunscreens are not only reserved for beach days. Apply a generous layer of sunscreen on your face and neck to defend against harmful UV rays which can damage your skin barrier and inhibit its ability to retain moisture.
6. Stay Hydrated On-The-Go
   Our skin loses moisture throughout the day. Keep dry skin at bay with a portable facial mist while you are on the move and sport an enviable dewy glow. If you are desk-bound in the office on most days, investing in a desk humidifier introduces moisture back into the air so that your skin will not lose moisture to a drying environment. Your dehydrated skin will thank you later.
7. Watch Your Diet
   Stay hydrated from the inside out by drinking sufficient water to replenish moisture lost after a workout or on a hot day. Avoid going overboard with the consumption of caffeine and alcohol as these diuretics cause dehydration. Your gut and skin health go hand in hand as well. Enrich your diet with foods that contain natural fats like walnuts, olive oil and avocados.

Bid the discomfort of dry and dehydrated skin goodbye. Adopt these skincare tips and look forward to welcoming a healthy and supple complexion!