Understanding skin hydration treatment
Dehydrated skin lacks water, which is different from dry skin that lacks oil, and different again from a damaged barrier that loses water continuously. Treating all three the same way is why many routines fail.
Common causes include over-exfoliation, harsh cleansers, frequent actives, air conditioning and untreated conditions such as eczema. Identifying and stopping the cause is usually more effective than adding another product.
In-clinic hydration procedures give immediate improvement while the barrier recovers, and the prescribed routine maintains it.
This may suit you if
- Tight, flaky or rough-feeling skin
- Skin that stings with most products
- Over-exfoliated or actives-damaged skin
- Dullness caused by dehydration
What happens at the clinic
- 1
Identify the cause
Your routine, products and any skin conditions are reviewed, and anything aggravating the barrier is stopped.
- 2
Barrier repair plan
A simplified, appropriate routine is prescribed — usually fewer products rather than more.
- 3
In-clinic hydration
Hydrating infusion procedures such as a hydra facial or mesotherapy are scheduled for faster improvement.
- 4
Review
The routine is reviewed at four to six weeks, and actives are reintroduced gradually once the barrier has recovered.
Aftercare
- Follow the simplified routine exactly — resist adding products
- Use lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser
- Reintroduce actives only when advised
- Use sunscreen daily, including indoors near windows
Possible side effects
- Temporary sensitivity while the barrier recovers
- Slow improvement if aggravating products are continued
- Underlying conditions such as eczema needing separate medical treatment