Did you know 98% of people in the UK suffer with dehydrated skin?! Dehydrated skin lacks water and mouisture. So what are the signs of dehydrated skin and do you have it?…

Dehydrated skin can appear dull, lifeless and sometimes grey in colour.

It is very common in dehydrated skin to have underlying congestion. The skin will have a parched appearance but most likely develops a shine through out the day or dehydrated skin can be very oily first thing in a morning before washing your face. Make up can disappear within a few hours of application.

Dehydration is a condition you develop because of lifestyle, environment and climate. There are many things that can cause dehydration, such as:

• Pollution
• Drinking too much tea, coffee or alcohol
• Not drinking enough water
• Use of sunbeds or too much sun exposure
• Smoking
• Stress
• Incorrect skincare routine
• Poor diet
• Heating/ air con
• Harsh skincare ingredients

AGEING OF DEHYDRATED SKIN.

The ageing process is already in process from early 20’s.

Visible signs of ageing appears from the late 20’s to early 30’s.

Dehydrated skin looks older in appearance due to the parched lines, dull colour and uneven skin tone associated with lack of mouisture.

So, what can you do?

There are a few lifestyle changes you can make to improve dehydrated skin such as:

• Drinking more water
• Drinking less tea, coffee or alcohol
• Wearing an SPF daily (not just as a sun protection but to protect against pollution and free radicals)
• Ensure your skin care routine is at its best and the products you are using are best suited to you and your skin
• Improving your diet

What products should I be using?

Skin care routine and ensuring you are not using products with too harsh ingredients is key to treating dehydrated skin. Here are just a few of the skincare products we would recomment. But if you are feeling a little lost when it comes to your skin care, please just get in touch and we can have a quick consulation and get some samples out to you!