TREAT DEHYDRATED SKIN TO REVEAL THE FLAWLESS SKIN BENEATH
Hydration is the first rule of healthy skin. Supple and soft skin is only possible if you keep drinking enough water which in turn flushes all the toxins from your body, leaving behind clear and translucent skin. Dry skin can often become itchy and flaky and can also lead to innumerable skin issues. In fact, if your skin or body gets severely dehydrated, you may need medical attention and urgent treatment.
Keeping your body hydrated will ensure that no such problems arise. So we are here to tell you how exactly to deal with dehydrated skin.
Don’t worry, a few lifestyle changes and a few tips and tricks later, your dehydrated skin will become a thing of the past.
Dry skin vs. Dehydrated skin
First things first, know the difference between dehydrated skin and dry skin. Yes, both are different and we are here to tell you exactly how you can differentiate between the two and take measures accordingly.
The first and the most major difference is that dry skin arises due to a lack of natural oils of the skin, whereas dehydrated skin lacks water. Now, you may either have oily, combination or dry skin. The skincare or makeup products that you use depends on your skin type. Your skin type may either remain constant or change as per the season. Dehydrated skin, on the other hand, is a condition that may arise any time your fluid levels go drastically down.
The symptoms of the two differ as well. Dehydration is marked by symptoms such as itchiness, dullness, dark under-eye circles, shadows around the eyes and nose, along with dry skin. On the other hand, dry skin is marked by dry mouth, faint-headedness, overall weakness and darker urination.
The severity of the two differs as well. Dehydration, if severe and not looked out for, can be a medical emergency. The most that dry skin can cause is a trip to the dermatologist, but even then, there is nothing to worry about.
How to figure out if you have dehydrated skin?
Lack of hydration never really bothers in small doses. You may go on about your usual day and experience nothing. However, even if you feel the slightest of symptoms, it’s better you do a simple test at home to determine whether or not you are dehydrated. After all, falling down in the middle of your chores isn’t exactly the best way of figuring out that you need fluids.
Here’s how you do it:
- Take a small part of your cheek skin
- Squeeze lightly and let go
Does your skin naturally bounce back to its original state? Then you are not dehydrated. On the other hand, if your skin wrinkles, you are dehydrated.
The next steps can be figured out with the help of a dermatologist. They can also help you figure whether your skin is dehydrated or just dry and recommend a relevant course of action.
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