Dehydrated skin is not inevitable but requires special care. How to remedy it and what routine to adopt? We give you the keys.

What are the symptoms of dehydrated skin?

If you pay enough attention to your skin, you can learn to understand it and notice when it is suffering. Skin problems, blemishes, itching or simple dehydration. The more you know how to take care of your skin barrier, the better it will be. Since we are particularly interested in the phenomenon of dehydrated skin here, here are some major signs that can help diagnose the problem:

• Pronounced fine lines. Fine lines come naturally with age. If you notice them on your face, especially around the eyes and mouth, while you are still in your prime, it could be a sign that your skin is suffering from dehydration and premature skin aging.
• Tight skin. It's definitely not pleasant... a feeling of constant tightness and itching can indicate that your dry skin needs hydration and that the skin's hydrolipidic film is damaged.
• A rough texture.
• If your skin has a rough, dry texture, with the top layer peeling, this is most likely another sign that it is lacking water.
• Dull skin with imperfections. A gray and sad complexion, oily skin, blackheads, small pimples are all signals that alert you to skin dehydration.
• Visible pores. Dehydrated skin can reveal visible pores, especially in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin), which is known to be the most susceptible to skin problems.

But why does the skin become dehydrated?

There can be many causes. Sometimes occasional and sometimes genetic, skin dehydration is not to be taken lightly since in extreme cases it can lead to significant skin problems.

Skin dehydrated by lack of water

This is obviously the number 1 and most logical cause. When we lack water, we are dehydrated. When the body lacks water, the skin can clearly suffer and it shows. This lack of water can be due to insufficient water consumption, a dry environment or excessive sweating. To remedy this, make sure you have a water bottle at your side so that you can drink enough throughout the day. If you are not a fan of the bland taste of water, there are now small tablets with multiple flavors that can be used to flavor the water. More naturally, you can opt for detox water with mint, lemon, ginger or even basil to infuse.

The changes of seasons

This is a well-known reason. With each change of season comes its share of small inconveniences, dehydrated skin is one of them. Since the body must adapt to new temperatures but also to a new rhythm of life, its natural cycle (such as lack of sleep) and its water intake (via food) can be impacted. To avoid this phenomenon of dehydration in particular, it is imperative to adapt your lifestyle according to the seasons, by adopting a new dietary routine but also a new skincare routine that will provide the skin with the hydration it needs through the skincare products used such as day cream, eyelash serum , face or eye contour, or even night cream.

The bad beauty routine

Day and night skincare routines, skin cleansing rituals, makeup and pampering moments must be adapted to your skin type to avoid notorious problems such as dehydration. You should not jump on the first Tiktok trend, the first balm, the first cream or the first serum that comes along simply because it is fashionable or recommended by this or that person. The essential thing for beautiful skin is to use a routine that is adapted to you. To make sure, do not hesitate to test what suits you best via different samples. Respect your skin and it will give it back to you!

External factors...

Our hectic lives of stress, pollution, alcohol, bad makeup, smoking and an unbalanced diet can greatly contribute to skin dehydration. To remedy this, simply apply the points seen above, drink enough water, eat healthy, adopt the right beauty routine and love your skin.

What to Avoid at All Costs When You Have Dehydrated Skin

If you suffer from dehydrated skin, here are some things to avoid to avoid making the problem worse:

• Harsh cleansers: Good hygiene is important, but avoid harsh cleansers for the skin. Those that contain ingredients like alcohol or sulfates. These ingredients can remove the skin's natural oils and alter the skin barrier, which can worsen dehydration... Also ditch all the talk about double cleansing and other skincare trends that can completely harm the primary function of your skin barrier and reach the hydrophobic film.

• Too much exfoliation: Exfoliating products are great for removing dead skin cells, but they can also make dehydration worse by stripping away the skin's natural oils. Avoid repeated exfoliation and opt for chemical peels that will chip away at dead skin without damaging the skin barrier and leave you with a beautiful, glowing complexion.

• Showers or baths that are too hot: yes, water that is too hot removes the natural oils from the skin. These are the same oils that naturally nourish and moisturize the skin, so it is best to avoid showers or baths that are too hot...

• All products containing alcohol: it is increasingly rare but we still find them sometimes. Skin products containing alcohol can seriously damage the skin's hydration, we avoid it! For example, favor superfatted or neutral cleansing balms, shampoos without sulfates or parabens, natural vegetable oils for the body and floral waters such as rose water , witch hazel or geranium for the face ...

• Excessive sun exposure: the sun, our false friend, can damage the skin barrier and worsen dehydration. Even if it's tempting to sunbathe for hours to have a perfectly tanned complexion, we forget. Instead, we remember to wear broad-spectrum sun protection (UVB/UVA) every day!