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If your skin looks dull, flaky, and tired, there are chances it's dehydrated. For the unaware, dehydration occurs when your skin’s moisture bank runs very low – more on that ahead. Not to be confused with dryness, dehydration is an underlying concern that impacts folks with different skin types.
The good news is that dehydration can be reversed with simple tweaks in your skincare and daily lifestyle. So, keep reading. We help you with signs to recognize dehydration and how to treat it right.
Difference Between Dry And Dehydrated Skin
Contrary to the common misconception, dry and dehydrated skin aren’t the same. Dryness occurs when your skin loses moisture molecules drastically, a.k.a. transepidermal water loss. This is because dry skin sees less than adequate sebum production, failing to lock the hydration into the dermis.
On the other hand, dehydration occurs when your skin’s moisture content is depleted. You can experience dehydration with dry, oily, combination, and sensitive skin types.
Signs Of Dehydrated Skin
Wondering if your skin is dehydrated? Scroll ahead for the most common signs and symptoms of this underlying concern -
1. Dull and tired looking skin: Ample hydration contributes significantly to your skin’s glow. That’s right. The lack of moisture molecules impacts the skin’s elasticity and ability to reflect light – making it look dull and tired.
2. A weakened barrier: The skin’s outermost layer a.k.a. the lipid barrier fends off harmful pathogens, bacteria, pollutants, and other environmental aggressors. Timely and adequate hydration ensures this barrier’s optimal functionality for healthy skin. On the other hand, dehydration weakens the barrier and leads to inflammation and flare-ups.
3. Fine lines and wrinkles: Dehydration in the long run results in the skin looking shallow and less elastic. On top of this, the reduced Collagen levels cause premature fine lines and wrinkles.
4. Increased oiliness despite dryness: Yes, you read that right. The lack of hydration cues the sebaceous glands into overdrive mode – leading to more greasiness than ever. This implies that hydration is vital for all skin types including oily.
Causes Of Dehydrated Skin
Dehydrated skin can occur due to a plethora of reasons. Ahead, we list the common ones -
1. Not drinking enough water: If you’re not hydrating enough (internally), the first place you will see an impact is your skin. It may look rough, flaky, dull and/or inflamed. To circumvent this problem, we recommend at least 8 glasses of water daily. The best drinks for hydration also include infused water (water infused with fruits and herbs).
2. Use a hydrating skincare routine: The best way to revive your dull, dehydrated skin? Invest in a hydrating skincare routine comprising 5 steps.
- Cleanse: Use a gentle and non-drying face wash to remove dirt, grime, and other impurities from the pores. This step ensures better absorption of your hydrating serum/treatment.
- Tone: Expel remaining impurities or makeup residue with a toner in your skincare rotation. This lightweight formula restores your skin’s pH while boosting hydration.
- Treat: Double down on hydration with a Hyaluronic Acid serum. The humectant binds water molecules to the skin for prolonged periods. An HA treatment not only addresses dehydration but also premature aging and flare-ups.
- Moisturize: Once the serum melds into the skin, use a moisturizer to lock this hydration. We recommend Foxtale’s Ceramide Super Cream for the job. The lightweight yet rich formula banishes dryness, averts aggressors, and gives your uber-smooth skin!
3. Avoid over-exfoliation: Use gentle exfoliators for the skin like Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid or Mandelic Acid 2 to 3 times a week. These ingredients gently buff away deal cells to reveal a smooth, bright surface underneath. Don’t go overboard as over-exfoliation zaps moisture molecules from the skin, leading to dehydration.
4. Eat hydrating foods: You are what you eat. So, load up on cucumbers, watermelons, oranges, and avocados – often dubbed the best foods for hydration.
5. Use overnight hydrating masks: The lipid barrier is most absorbent at night, making your skin susceptible to dehydration. This lack of moisture can hamper skin’s repair and regeneration process. Counter this problem with overnight masks for hydration. We recommend seeking ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerine, Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and so forth in the formulation.
FAQs
1. What is the best serum for dehydrated skin?
Foxtale’s Hyaluronic Acid Serum works well for dehydrated skin. The formula seeps 6X deep into the skin to replenish its moisture reservoir.
2. Can drinking more water really improve skin hydration?
Yes, drinking more water does improve hydration only when supplemented with an infallible skincare routine.
Conclusion
Dehydration occurs when your skin’s moisture reservoir is low. This concern looks different for different folks, with symptoms ranging from itchiness to dullness to sunken eyes. If your skin is dehydrated, adhere to hydrating skincare, drink 8 glasses of water daily, steer clear of exfoliation, and load up on hydrating fruits and veggies
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