Skin/Hair Types

Dry skin is characterized by a disruption in cellular cohesion (skin barrier), a deficiency in natural moisturizing factors (NMF), and an insufficiency in the production of lipids. This lack of hydrolipidic film exposes the epidermis to external aggressions and causes water loss. What is the skin barrier? What are the signs related to its alteration?

Oily skin, sensitive skin, mature skin... it can sometimes be challenging to distinguish between these terms. However, to provide the care to incorporate into your daily beauty routine that suits us, it is important to understand your skin and especially its nature. Skin type, skin condition... we explain it all.

Unlike dry skin, which lacks lipids, dehydrated skin lacks water. It feels tight, tends to crease, and shows fine lines from dehydration. What skincare routine suits dehydrated skin? Here are our recommendations for those who identify with this skin type.

Even today, some consumers do not know their skin type and apply unsuitable products. However, before even seeking to provide care for your skin, it is essential to conduct a skin diagnosis to decode its needs and characteristics. The ultimate goal is to enable users to have a better understanding of their skin, its health, and thus to select and adapt the care to use accordingly. What does a skin diagnosis consist of? On what criteria is it developed? Let's decode.

Even before trying to provide it with the best care, it is important to learn to understand your skin. Dry, normal, combination, or oily, each skin type has its own specific characteristics, which can sometimes change over time. In addition to skin diagnostics offered by cosmetic brands and dermatological tests, it is also possible to infer your skin type by relying on “surface clues.” In this article, we will teach you how to carry out your own skin assessment at home and share the main indicators to consider in order to identify your skin type and provide it with the care it needs.

Dry skin and dehydrated skin are not synonymous, contrary to some misconceptions. Tightness, discomfort, increased sensitivity... the symptoms may seem similar, but their origins and solutions differ. How can we distinguish between dry skin and dehydrated skin? Let's explore some tips together.