From £45
Hydration facial
A gentle cleanse, humectant layer and cream finish selected by tolerance.
Explore this route ↗Lipids, water and barrier function
Dry versus dehydrated skin
Dry skin lacks enough surface lipids; dehydrated-looking skin has reduced water content. Oily skin can still feel dehydrated, and both can overlap.
What it means
Start with the pattern, not the treatment name
Dry skin is a skin type or condition associated with reduced oils and barrier lipids, often feeling rough or flaky. 'Dehydrated skin' is a cosmetic description for reduced water content and tightness. Weather, over-cleansing, active products and inflammation can contribute.
Options at Idalia
How this concern may be approached
Treatment is selected after your concern, skin response, medical history, suitable product route and realistic benefit have been reviewed.
From £65
Rosacea-Calm Facial
A no-heat barrier route for stable redness-prone or easily irritated skin.
Explore this route ↗Consultation
Skin-quality consultation
Compares topical support with injectable or needling routes.
Explore this route ↗A useful home-care foundation
- Use a fragrance-free cream or ointment
- Apply moisturiser after washing
- Prefer lukewarm water
- Combine humectant, emollient and occlusive support
When to pause cosmetic treatment
- Cracking, bleeding or infection
- Persistent itch or rash
- Widespread sudden dryness
- Possible eczema, psoriasis or systemic cause
Medical boundary
New, changing, painful, severe or unexplained symptoms should be assessed by a GP, pharmacist, optometrist, dermatologist or another appropriate clinician before cosmetic treatment.