28/09/2022
If your skin feels dry, flaky, and more sensitive than usual, there's a chance that it may be dehydrated.
Fine lines and wrinkles are most commonly caused by aging. As we age, the collagen and elastin in our skin break down. As these proteins begin to break down, skin loses elasticity and becomes unable to bounce back into place, ultimately causing wrinkles to appear.
Unlike wrinkles, dehydration lines are not caused by aging but by dehydration itself. Dehydrated skin is a skin condition often caused by external elements like the weather and seasonal changes. It can also be largely associated with your diet and lifestyle choices.
Signs of Dehydrated Skin
❄️Skin gets itchy - Elements like wind, high temperatures, and sun exposure can deplete your skin’s protective barrier of moisture and leave it feeling dry and itchy.
❄️Skin feels dull - Proper skin hydration plays a prominent role in essential functions like cell turnover. Your skin cells won't turn over as quickly, and dead cells may accumulate on the surface of your skin which clog up pores, and leave your skin looking dull and lifeless.
❄️Increased sensitivity on your skin - When the moisture barrier depletes, it loses the ability to protect itself from external factors like pollution, wind, and bacteria. Coming in contact with everyday stressors can leave it feeling red, itchy, and sensitive.
Dehydration is treatable with major lifestyle changes. Replenishing your hydration is the first major step, so it’s important to drink plenty of water. Look for products containing hydrating ingredients like squalane and hyaluronic acid. You also want to consume foods with high water content. 🍉
Dehydrated skin can be complex, but it’s treatable once you diagnose it correctly. Visit your dermatologist today, if you feel any of the above symptoms.💧
Hope this helps.💚
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