Dry, dehydrated skin can be a temporary condition or a lifelong challenge. Dry skin can be genetically determined or a product of an increasingly stressful lifestyle coupled with continual exposure to the sun, wind, and chemicals in the environment. It can also be caused by the use of inappropriate products on the skin, meaning it is extremely important that skincare professionals are highly trained in properly diagnosing dry, dehydrated skin in order to recommend the most effective treatment and product regimen.