Dehydrated Skin?

Hi Ladies,

It’s that time of year again where the weather, lack of moisture, and all the artifical heat is sucking the moisture right out of our skin.

I’ve compiled a few facts and some tricks to keep our face well hydrated during these dry winter months.

Our bodies are made of 55-60% water

When you feel thirsty you have already lost around 2-3% of your body water. Mental performance and physical coordination start to become impaired before thirst kicks in, typically around 1% dehydration.

If we don’t have enough water in our body, we starve our skin of moisture

While the surface layer/epidermis contains 30-40% moisture . Dehydrated skin has less than 10% moisture

Remember dehydrated skin is lacking moisture, so simply slathering on a thick cream is not the answer.

Even if you have acneic or oily skin you can still be dehydrated. Moisture is essential for desquamation, which is the process of shedding dead skin cells, so If you desire clear skin, free of acne, moisture is essential

What is Dehydrated Skin?

Dehydrated skin is a skin condition lacking moisture, not oil
It is temporary and easily treatable
Dehydrated skin can appear flaky, red, scaly and rough , less supple, taunght and itchy
Dehydration can lead to significant signs of premature aging & easily prone to wrinkles

Causes of Dehydrated Skin

Harsh environmental factors like cold, wind, dry heat, sun, and pollutants
Using the wrong skincare products for your skin type
Stress, lack of sleep, smoking, poor nutrition, illness, and ongoing use of some medications
Not drinking enough water
Your age plays a major role in how well your skin stays hydrated

How to treat dehydrated skin

The key to treating dehydrated skin lies in replenishing moisture in your skin. Moisture is the key to keep collagen and elastin fibres lubricated, flexible, and elastic. Your Skin needs to be well hydrated to have younger looking skin.

Cleanse your face with the OCM method, you will love the look and feel of your skin
Apply products while your face is still damp
Use a Hydrating toner that will help lock in the moisture
Create an occlusive barrier on your skin to trap in moisture

Here are some of my all time favorite products to keep my skin well hydrated and younger looking.

My next blog I will talk about oils and the OCM method of cleaning and hydrating your skin. My ultimate favorite.

Make your day Beautiful
Tracy