Your guide to dry and dehydrated skin
Is your skin feeling tight, irritated or a little more dull than usual, and you can’t quite figure out why?
Dryness and dehydration are two very common culprits when skin loses its glow. The good news? With the right treatments, ingredients and a simple plan, you can restore balance and bring back that healthy, comfortable radiance.
Here’s your guide to understanding and supporting dry and dehydrated skin, so go ahead and soak it up.
What is the Difference Between Dry and Dehydrated Skin
It’s easy to assume they’re the same, but they’re actually quite different.
Dry skin is a skin type.
It lacks oil (lipids) and may feel rough, flaky or irritated.
Dehydrated skin is a skin condition.
It lacks water, and even oily or combination skin types can experience dehydration.
When skin is dehydrated, it can actually start producing more oil to compensate for the lack of water. That’s why your skin can feel both oily and tight at the same time.
Dry skin may look like:
• Flaking or scaling
• Redness or irritation
• Rough texture
Dehydrated skin may look like:
• Dullness
• Fine dehydration lines
• Loss of bounce or elasticity
Understanding the difference is the first step in choosing the right support.
How to Treat Dry and Dehydrated Skin
To achieve healthy, glowing skin, you need both hydration (water) and moisture (lipids).
At Equipoise, we tailor treatments to gently resurface, deeply hydrate and strengthen the skin barrier.
Skin Infusions & Targeted Treatments
Our Nanofusion Skin Infusion delivers targeted corrective ingredients into the skin to instantly plump and deeply hydrate, while also improving long-term skin function. It’s especially beautiful for dull, dehydrated skin needing a glow reset.
Lactic-Based Peels
Lactic acid is one of our favourites for dry and dehydrated skin. Unlike harsher acids, lactic acid smooths and refines while supporting the skin’s Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF).
Lira Clinical’s lactic-based treatments help:
• Improve hydration retention
• Refine texture
• Brighten dullness
• Support more sensitive skin types
It’s exfoliation, without stripping.
How to Prevent Dry and Dehydrated Skin
Some skins are naturally more prone to dryness or dehydration, especially during seasonal changes.
Start internally:
• Increase your water intake
• Eat water-rich foods like cucumber, watermelon, celery and strawberries
Then support your skin topically with the right ingredients.
Lira Clinical Hydration Heroes
At home, we love:
Lira Clinical BIO Hydra Infusion
A deeply hydrating serum containing hyaluronic acid, plant stem cells and peptides to replenish water levels and support skin resilience.
Lira Clinical Mystiq iLuminating Cleanser
A gentle, antioxidant-rich cleanser that protects while cleansing, ideal for skins that feel tight after washing.
Lira Clinical BIO Hydrating Mineral Masque
Perfect as a weekly treatment to restore comfort and calm compromised skin.
And don’t forget to moisturise twice daily. Night-time is particularly important, as this is when your skin repairs and restores.
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