Part 1. Vocabulary
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dehydrated |
/ dēˈhīdrādəd/ adj - having lost a large amount of water from the body His body temperature was high, and he had become dehydrated. |
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interchangeably |
/ ˌIn (t) ərˈCHānjəblē/ adv - in a way that can be exchanged In this book, the word flavor is used interchangeably with aroma. |
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genetically |
/ jəˈnedəklē/ adv - in a way that relates to genes or genetics. Hair color is genetically determined. |
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omitting |
/ mit, ōˈmit/ v (present particle) - ail or neglect to do (something); leave undone Many kids are omitting their school works because of online games. |
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prone |
/ prōn/ adj - likely to or liable to suffer from, do or experience something You better be careful in your every move because you are prone to accidents. |
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holistically |
/ˌHōˈlistik (ə) lē // adv - in a way that treats the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of a disease He has been treated holistically for heart disease. |
Part 2. Comprehension Questions
What is dry skin?
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What is dehydrated skin?
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When is the season that skin becomes dry and stretchy?
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What are the tips to treat dry and dehydrated skin?
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How do you take care of your skin?
Part 3. Article Reading
Dry skin lacks sebum (oil) generation and dehydrated
lacks moisture/water content.
While it is important to have an interest in skincare, not a lot of people pay attention to their skin's texture. With winter approaching, the skin is bound to feel dry and stretchy. As such, the skincare routine has to change, but for that one has to understand the type of skin.
There is a bit of confusion around dry skin and dehydrated skin. The terms are often used interchangeably, too. But Glow & Green founder Ruchita Acharya says dry skin is the type and you are born with. It happens because the skin lacks sebum (oil) generation genetically, leading to wrinkled, tight, dull, and flaky skin all over your body, not just the face. “When you apply any sort of oil, serum, or moisturizer, your skin absorbs the product right away, no matter how the weather is,” she says.
According to Acharya, dehydrated skin is one type of condition which lacks moisture/water content. “Dehydrated skin can be sensitive sometimes. It may face breakouts, especially during winter times, because you are using the wrong ingredients and omitting moisturizer. ”
How to treat dry and dehydrated skin during the winter months?
Acharya shares some simple tips. Read on.
Tip 1: Use pinch test to determine skin hydration/dry skin
The three-second pinch test is a popular way to identify whether your skin is dehydrated or dry. Pinch the skin on your finger and watch how long it will take to come back in a normal state. If it takes time, then your skin is dehydrated. If you see wrinkled, tight, and irritated skin at the corner of your pinch then, your skin is dry.
Tip 2: Do not change skin care or body care routine drastically
Listen to the skin condition and health first and then change one or two products at a time. If you have dehydrated skin, your skin can be prone to sensitivity.
Tip 3: Focus on all-over skincare, not just face
When it comes to skincare, generally, people focus on the face only. But you wear your skin everywhere - hands, body, lips, under eyes. And you face cold weather impact everywhere in your skin, so why not think holistically.
Source: By: Lifestyle Desk | New Delhi, October 27, 2021, https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/