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Dehydrated skin will also feel tight and appear duller than usual, he adds.
Dry skin, on the other hand, is characterized by lack of oil, Radusky says.
Skin peeling and itchy, flaky skin typically happen as a result.
Basically, general discomfort is a major sign of dryness.
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These six steps should help you see improvement in how your skin looks and feels either way.
When your skin lacks them, dryness and irritation occur.
But a great moisturizer will replenish your skin’s ceramide levels and hydrate it in the process.
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Those with super oily skin, though, should go thephysical exfoliationroute to more effectively remove sebum buildup.
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“Serums are not moisturizers and vice-versa,” he adds.
They are two different layers of moisture that are mutually exclusive.
Radusky recommends finding a serum packed withhyaluronic acid, which helps water bind to the collagen in your skin.
The Best of Beauty-winningAHC Aqualuronic Serumis always a great option.
They’ll boost your skin’s natural ability to produce its very own hyaluronic acid.
Try theGlow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum.
You’ll wake up with a more nourished complexion.
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Temperature and humidity changes can affect the way your skin looks and behaves, says Radusky.
“Cold air also tightens pores, reduces circulation, and reduces sebum production.”
Enter dry, flaky skin.
Low humidity, hot showers, and central heat also contribute to skin dehydration.
Either way, a moisture-packed skin-care routine will save you from winter’s wrath.
But too much direct sunlight can cause dehydration, so be extra vigilantwith sunscreen.
Constant hydration will keep both at bay whether dry skin or dehydration has your face feeling parched.
“It’s the same thing on our skin.
When hydrated, our skin cells swell, and this can be a great thing.
It minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and generally makes us look less tired.”
Additional reporting by Allison Duncan.
