Did you know that the skin on your face is particularly sensitive to changes in your overall hydration? Your body can be classified as dehydrated when it has lost only 2% of the amount of water needed for homeostasis. This can happen before you even feel thirsty in some circumstances and can lead to your skin looking either less voluminous than normal or even wrinkled.
We’re here to help you determine if your fine lines and wrinkles are due to dehydration or the normal signs of aging, as well as how to help your skin look its best in either scenario.
Causes of Dehydrated Skin
Your skin becomes dehydrated when it doesn’t have the internal moisture required to keep it plump, elastic, and healthy-looking, as well as an impaired barrier. This can happen for three reasons that can compound the effect of dehydration, leading to dehydration lines.
Diet or Lifestyle Choices
Alcohol, caffeine, and salt are among the chief causes of dehydration, especially when consumed without water to offset their diuretic properties. As the skin loses moisture both externally and internally after consuming substances like these, the skin feels less elastic and can exacerbate facial wrinkles or issues like flaky skin.
Lack of Water
The leading cause of skin dehydration is when people don’t drink adequate amounts of water, which can vary in amount based on their activity and the environment. On a normal day spent mostly in a climate-controlled environment, people need about 64 ounces of water a day. Being in the sun, in hot, dry weather, or in excessively cold environments can dehydrate a person, as can eating certain foods and drinks, as discussed.
Aging Skin
As the skin ages, it naturally loses its supporting structures at the cellular level, including compounds such as hyaluronic acid, which help draw moisture to the skin, helping it appear plumper and smoother. While it's impossible to stop aging in its tracks, there are many products and healthier lifestyle habits to help increase hydration, no matter your chronological age.
What Causes Wrinkles?
The aging process will inevitably cause wrinkles to form in various places on your face. Depending on how you’ve treated your skin and the type of lifestyle you’ve led, these visible signs of aging can appear in different places at different times.
Frequently, the first few wrinkles to set in are those in areas of skin that are frequently crinkled by muscle activity, such as crow’s feet at the corners of the eyes. Unprotected sun exposure can hasten wrinkles of all kinds, especially those formed with facial expressions.
You can minimize the appearance of wrinkles by incorporating a high-quality skincare routine that addresses visible signs of aging, including ingredients like retinol, hyaluronic acid, and topically applied collagen. Our products range from instant action formulas to formulations that reduce the effects of sun damage, chronic dehydration, and congestion caused by environmental factors and dead skin cells.
Signs of Dehydrated Skin
Anyone’s skin, regardless of skin type, can become dehydrated in the right circumstances. Being aware that your skin – and therefore your body – is dehydrated can help you take action against the main causes. Here are some signs you might be dry and dehydrated:
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Itchy skin – the drier your skin is, the more itchy it can feel. Even those with oily skin types can experience this issue when spending too much time in the sun. Dehydrated skin has lost the lubricating barrier on the surface and between skin cells, which can cause it to become irritated and itchy.
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Sensitive skin – Without proper moisturization, skin becomes more sensitive to the elements. Sensitivity can arise as tenderness, redness, or increased breakouts if the skin is dehydrated for too long.
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Dull skin – Looking in the mirror may be all you need to tell that your skin is dehydrated. Dull skin is often a subtle but noticeable sign that you’re lacking the proper moisture in your skin.
For Dehydrated Skin
The first thing to do for your dehydrated skin is to give it a natural moisture boost with a product like our Moisture Surge Hyaluronic Acid Gel. Hyaluronic acid is a humectant that is naturally found in the skin and is a component of the skin’s natural moisturizing factor.. Other ingredients, like aloe vera, also help boost its hydrating properties. Once water is introduced on the skin, you will need an emollient moisturizer with occlusive properties to lock it in. Moisturizing products can help against dehydration by minimizing water evaporation. The combination of both humectant and occlusive properties improves your skin’s natural barrier while giving you visibly hydrated skin. Our top recommended occlusive product is the Soothe Dermal Repair Balm. For individuals struggling with chronically dull and dry skin, we also recommend our Defy Age Corrective Facial Oil, which can easily become an integral part of a quality skincare routine.
Finally, our Pro Collagen + Serum Amplifier is formulated with a concentrated amount of science-backed ingredients that can also benefit your skin in the long run.
High-Quality Skincare Products from Epicuren Discovery
Help quench dehydrated skin and restore the youthful-looking radiance you want with cruelty-free formulas you won’t feel guilty about. Epicuren Discovery has your skin in mind, which is why we developed our Skin Quiz to help people find the specific formulas and products that are right for their unique skin type and skincare regimen goals. Browse our catalog and learn more about our mission by checking out our website.
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Sources
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4278179/
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/wrinkles/symptoms-causes/syc-20354927
- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10984-wrinkles
