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