DEHYDRATION

_{What is it & how to deal with it}

WHAT IS IT?

Dehydration means the lack of sufficient moisture in the cellular system and intercellular channels and it is one of the most common skin conditions. It is caused by the compromised permeability of the lipid barrier; cracks in the skin due to a decrease in suppleness, softness and flexibility of the stratum corneum; a reduction in size of the flattened corneocytes and a lower capacity by the skin to retain moisture, usually resulting from decreased glycosaminoglycan levels due to skin aging or damage.

HOW TO DIAGNOSE IT?

Dehydrated skin looks dry, scale, flaky and it can feel tight. When gently pulled, the skin "crinkles" in a way that is similar to pulling a corner of a very thin tissue paper. Sometimes the skin appears as if it had an additional thin layer of skin placed on top. This is particularly evident on the nose and forehead.

NOTES ON DEHYDRATED SKIN

Often confused with Dryness, which is technically a lack of oil, it is one of the most difficult conditions to diagnose since dryness and dehydration have many similarities and both oil and dry skin can be dehydrated. The lack of hydration can also be aggravated by atmospheric conditions that include too much sun and wind, the lack of use adequate skincare products or overuse of inappropriate skincare products including cleansers containing harsh detergents or over-exfoliating your skin. Therefore, don't forget to be gentle with your skin and you've probably heard this before quite a lot but it is important, so here it goes: don't forget to drink water.

SKINCARE PRESCRIPTION

_{FOR DEHYDRATED SKIN}

SUGGESTED COMBINATION
OF PRODUCTS

MY2 - MY3 - MY4 - MY5 - MY8

SUGGESTED SKINCARE ACTS

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