Many people throw around the terms dry skin and dehydrated skin merrily mixed together. Sounds almost the same too, right? But in terms of working in your skin, they are two completely different stories. And once you understand the difference, skincare suddenly feels a lot more logical. Let's dive in.

What is dry skin?

Dry skin is a skin type. So you are born with it, just like with your eye colour or the fact that you always lose your keys.

How do you recognise dry skin?

• Fine or small pores
• Flake
• A feeling of tightness
• Faster skin ageing (sorry, really is)
• The skin barrier is more fragile

Dry skin simply makes too little sebum on. As a result, the skin lacks its natural protective layer and everything feels less supple. The solution? Richer products with nourishing oils, such as DermaSecret Night. This cream is specially developed for dry, sensitive or mature skin. Thanks to squalane, hyaluronic acid and provitamin B5, the skin is intensely nourished, soothed and restored.

DermaSecret Night not only replenishes what your skin lacks, it also helps to visibly reduce fine lines and make your skin look plumper. An added bonus point: 100% vegan, perfume-free and microplastic-free.

What is dehydrated skin?

Dehydrated skin is not a skin type but a skin condition. Anyone can get it. Your skin can even be oily and dehydrated at the same time.

Causes?

• Showering too often (showering every other day is better)
• Aggressive cleaners
• Soap and strong degreasing products
• Cold wind, air conditioning, heating

Your skin has about 8 hours needed to restore natural acidity. If you keep rinsing that layer off, moisture evaporates quickly.

Signs of dehydrated skin

• Your skin feels dry but shiny at the same time
• More lines suddenly appear (classic lack of moisture)
• Your skin looks dull
• Make-up is on top instead of in it

Dehydrated skin makes extra sebum to compensate for moisture loss, making your oily glow suddenly make sense. Solution: ingredients that retain moisture, such as hyaluronic acid, urea and niacinamide.

DermaSecret Day fits that perfectly. This caring day cream with panthenol supports calm, supple skin, prevents premature skin ageing and even relaxes facial muscles thanks to special proteins. Ideal for sensitive or dehydrated skin.

So how do you know if your skin is dry or dehydrated?

Ask yourself this:

1. Are my pores small and my skin makes little sebum?
Then you probably have a dry skin.

2. Is my skin shiny, does it still feel dry and do lines appear more visible?
Then your skin dehydrated.

3. Can we do both at the same time?
For sure. You can have dry skin that is also dehydrated.

Practical tips to rebalance your skin

For dry skin

• Use richer creams with oils
• Combine DermaSecret Night with DermaSecret Day for daily stability
• Avoid harsh cleaners
• Protect against cold and wind

For dehydrated skin

• Use moisturising ingredients
• Avoid excessive showering and hot water
• Clean gently
• If necessary, combine with DermaSecret Purify for combination skin

So; dry skin lacks fats and dehydrated skin lacks moisture. To get your skin back in balance, we have developed two creams with a new formula: DermaSecret Day & DermaSecret Night.

What does DermaSecret Day do?

DermaSecret Day is a delicate cream for use on sensitive skin. This day cream helps prevent additive skin ageing by using a specially developed dipeptide and muscle relaxing protein.

As the skin ages, expression and smile lines increase, as do crow's feet and wrinkles on the forehead. This specially developed dipeptide allows the face to relax. Studies have confirmed that when used at an earlier age, this dipeptide can help prevent the appearance of premature skin ageing signs.

DermaSecret Day contains a form of provitamin B5 called panthenol. Panthenol has soothing and restorative effects on dry and irritated skin. DermaSecret Day strengthens the skin structure by improving elasticity and smooths the skin before activating muscle function.

What does DermaSecret Night do?

DermaSecret Night is specially developed for dry, sensitive or mature skin. The cream nourishes intensively, supports the nightly repair process and helps reduce fine lines and dryness. Thanks to its rich, creamy texture, the skin immediately feels comfortable and cared for.

Dry skin does not produce enough sebum, which weakens the skin barrier and can cause discomfort, flaking and tightness. DermaSecret Night works during the night to optimise hydration balance and give skin the nutrients it lacks.

The powerful combination of Squalane, Hyaluron, Provitamin B5 and Niacinamide supports natural repair, improves elasticity and contributes to visibly smoother, plumper and radiant skin. Because the 100% formula is vegan, fragrance-free and free of microplastics, the care remains pure and kind to sensitive skin.

That way, you give your skin what it really needs. This is not only good for your skin barrier, but also for the ageing process and your wallet. Curious about how our products work? Or which cream suits your skin best? Request a consultation via info@hfllaboratories.com