Dehydrated skin can be very easily confused with dry skin; both skin-types show fine lines and a crepey texture with a slight flaky appearance, however dry skin tends to target the T-zone and cheeks. Dehydrated skin is most prevalent in the neck and eye areas poor elasticity is present also. This is caused by a lack of natural oils and moisture in the skin.

Why Do We Get Dehydrated Skin?

Dehydrated skin can occur in people of all ages and is an extremely common skin condition. However, as we age, our skin tends to lose some of its natural oils and moisture and it is necessary to replenish these in order to regain a beautiful skin condition and so dehydrated skin is very common in elderly people.

Contrary to dry skin, ill-health is a very common cause of dehydrated skin; when we are ill, our bodies lose essential vitamins and minerals through the loss of water. Often, we do not replenish our hydration sufficiently enough that our skin is able to reproduce any natural oils it may have lost and so it loses its firmness and moisture.

Stress and anxiety are often overlooked as illnesses, however they are one of the main contributors to imperfections on our skin. We certainly do wear our stress on our face and dehydrated skin is a very prevalent symptom of stress and anxiety.

Treating Dehydrated Skin
Of course, tackling any health issues goes a long way to rehydrating your skin, however often our skin can need a little help to regain its full elasticity and hydration levels. SkinAu's Dehydrated Skin Pack contains a Hydrating Gel Mask which not only allows the skin time to regenerate and repair, it also gives your body time for a little rest and relaxation which is the key to combating stress.

Many people think that the best way to treat dehydrated skin is through drinking lots of water. While it is true that keeping your body hydrated allows the skin to stay hydrated, it is also possible to drink too much water for your skin. This can be detrimental too and so it is important to find the correct balance.

Dehydrated skin conditions can be prolonged with the lack of a good quality skin routine. It is crucial that you take good care of your skin through choosing the correct products and maintaining a positive skin routine which is tailored to dehydrated skin-types.