What Causes Dehydrated Skin?
Any skin type can be dehydrated. It means that your skin holds less water. Dehydration is common is caused by a variety of factors, including: Prolonged exposure to the sun, cold or wind Taking long hot showers or baths Not drinking enough water Too much alcohol and/or caffeine Smoking Certain medications Using harsh skincare products Treating Dehydrated Skin Surface dehydration causes the skin to overcompensate by producing even more oil. The result? Not only is your skin still dehydrated, now its congested and breakout prone. Thankfully, theres a lot you can do to alleviate the symptoms of dehydrated skin. Skin Exfoliation Exfoliation will help shed dead skin cells so that your moisturizer can do its job. If you dont exfoliate, moisturizer will only help the dehydrated flakes on your skins surface. For immediate results, use a gentle scrub after cleansing. Another option is to use manually exfoliate with a damp washcloth. For the best long-term results, incorporate a mild BHA or AHA
