Dry skin what does it mean?

Does your skin feel tight, flaky or sometimes look dull and rough? You may have dry or dehydrated skin. Although these two are often confused, they are not quite the same.

Dry or dehydrated?

Dry skin mainly lacks lipids, or natural skin oils. These lipids are an important part of the skin’s natural protective barrier and help to retain moisture.

When there are not enough lipids, the skin barrier may not function as effectively. As a result, moisture can escape more easily and the skin can become more sensitive to external influences.

Dehydrated skin, on the other hand, mainly lacks water. This can occur with any skin type – which means that even oily or blemish-prone skin can be dehydrated at the same time.

That is why, at Bodyspice, we always look beyond what we can simply see on the surface of your skin.

How can you recognise dry skin?

Dry skin can present itself in several ways, including:

• a tight or uncomfortable feeling
• flaking or peeling
• a rough skin texture
• redness and sensitivity
• itching
• fine dehydration lines
• a dull appearance
• skin that reacts easily to skincare products

When the skin barrier remains unbalanced for a longer period of time, the skin can also become increasingly sensitive and reactive.

What causes dry skin?

Some people naturally have a drier skin type, but age and external factors can also play an important role.

As we get older, the production of natural skin oils changes. This means that skin which may once have been normal or even slightly oily can gradually become drier over time.

Other factors that can contribute to dry or dehydrated skin include:

• cleansers that are too strong or drying
• exfoliating too frequently or too intensively
• combining too many active skincare ingredients
• sun exposure and UV radiation
• cold weather, wind and dry air
• heating and air conditioning
• sudden changes in temperature
• using skincare products that are not suited to your skin

Simply applying more cream is therefore not always the solution. It is much more important to use the right products for your skin.

Supporting and restoring the skin barrier

At Bodyspice, our first priority when treating dry skin is to support the skin barrier, replenish moisture and lipids, and improve the overall comfort of the skin.

We do not only look at your moisturiser. Your entire skincare routine is important.

A cleanser, serum, peel or other product that does not suit your skin can contribute to dryness, tightness or sensitivity – even when you are using a rich moisturising cream.

Daily sun protection is also an important part of your skincare routine. UV radiation is present throughout the year and plays an important role in skin ageing and skin damage.

Emotion Skincare for dry skin

At Bodyspice, we mainly work with Emotion Skincare for the treatment of dry, dehydrated and sensitive dry skin.

Using different products and treatment protocols, we can carefully adapt your skincare to the current condition and needs of your skin.

Depending on your skin, our focus may be on:

hydrating • nourishing • calming • supporting the skin barrier • improving skin comfort • creating a smoother and more radiant appearance

When dryness is combined with sensitivity or visible signs of skin ageing, we can adapt the treatment accordingly.

The right homecare routine is just as important as your professional treatment. With a simple but targeted skincare routine, you can continue to support the results of your treatment at home.

Which treatment does your skin need?

Fortunately, that does not always have to be the same treatment.

Your skin changes throughout the year and may need something completely different during the winter than it does in summer. Age, lifestyle, hormones and the use of active skincare products can also influence the condition of your skin.

That is why, at Bodyspice, we look at what your skin needs at that particular moment.

Are you visiting Bodyspice for the first time, has your skin changed or are you unsure which treatment and skincare products are right for you? Then book our Bodyspice Skin Experience.

During this appointment, we take extra time to discuss your skin, your wishes and your current skincare routine. We perform a professional skin analysis and a skin scan using our Observ320.

Based on this analysis, we can advise you on the treatments and homecare products that best suit your skin.

Dry skin doesn’t simply need more cream it needs the right care. Together, we work towards skin that feels more comfortable, supple and strong and looks beautifully radiant.