Dehydration vs. Dry Skin

Dry Skin is a skin type for the people blessed of God with perfect skin, little no no visible pores and doesn't break out.

Dehydration is a skin condition any skin type can have

• Dehydration in Dry skin leads to early signs of aging.
• Dehydration in Oily skin leads to dry patches.
• Dehydration in Sensitive skin is the first sign of eczema.

Climate and Altitude Play a HUGE role in your hydration levels which are beyond your control. 

• However, dehydration itself is a preventable, treatable, and manageable condition:
• Use Moisturizers, the smaller the molecular structure the better
• Night/Day Creams or larger amounts of moisturizer when going to bed or outside
• Facial Masks with Hyluronic acid

Are Oils Better Than Creams?

Depends on the skin type and area:

• Victorious Esthetics believes in treating oily skin with balancing oils that are non-comedogenic
• Creams are better feeling for dry skin type, but oils penetrate the skin better.
• Creams are great for sealing in the moisture of the oils, but not for oily skins, will cause breakouts

How do we know if we are dehydrated?

• Pinch test cheeks and back of hands to test skin hydration levels
• Be honest with yourself, if you don't drink at least 32 oz. water everyday, you are probably dehydrated

How to be Victorious Over Dehydration?

• We keep skin hydrated from the inside out
• Drink water often as well as fruit and antioxidant drinks
• Try not to use alcohols on skin peroxide and witch hazel are great antiseptics
• Use sunscreen, the UVA/UVB/UVC rays are the main cause of dehydration as well

Sensitive Skin vs. Sensitized Skin

Sensitive Skin is skin that has a low tolerance for any chemical, ingredient, pollen or other allergen which will cause a reactive nature (irritation) in the histamines that will cause itchiness, redness, hives, rash, and pain in the affected area, or throughout the body

Such medical diagnosis or people who suffer with the following are commonly at risk to skin sensitivity:

• Dermatitis
• Eczema
• Rosacea
• Asthma
• Dehydration- 1st sign of eczema

Common allergens which cause above sensitive reactions:

• Seasonal Allergens
• Fragrances
• Dyes
• Foods (Gluten, Dairy, Alcohol, Detergents, Cosmetics, Perfumes, Metals/Jewelry)

Sensitized Skin is skin that has been over exposed to allergens that has caused chronic damage or acute sever reaction that may take a long time to recover from.

• Internal System Overload of the Immune System

How to stop or minimize skin sensitivity?

RECOGNIZE THE CAUSE

• Make a Diary of your eating habits product usage, and research ingredients
• Process of elimination (2 weeks per item)
• Allergen Test w/ Dermatologist
• Make a list of allergens, laminate it and place it in kitchen and bathroom and in car so you'll have it ready when you go shopping.

Follow your research results

• Changing your diet and purchasing habits will help achieve your goal in minimizing allergens
• Take your allergen list on a "shopping for allergen free shopping excursion" 
• Purchase foods which encourage overall health, that are gluten free and non-GMO certified
• Try to eliminate fragrances and dyes from your cleaning detergents and hand soaps.

Be Aware of the Seasons:

• Some allergens are not humanly controllable
• Talk to your Primary Care Physician or Dermatologist about seasonal allergen nasal spray
• For heavy metal poison and other internal matters antibiotics may be required.

Natural is the Best option for sensitive or sensitized skin care

• Natural, not made with natural and synthetic blended ingredients
• Hard water may cause dehydration in skin, get water treated if water is the irritant
• Avoid allowing chapped skin to be unattended.