How do I care for dehydrated skin?

What is dehydrated skin?

The dehydrated skin is a skin condition and not a skin type. It is therefore a temporary phenomenon that can be acted upon and affects all skin types.

It's possible to have combination skin and be dehydrated, or oily skin and suffer from dehydration... in summer and winter alike. As soon as the skin is subjected to variations in temperature (heating and air conditioning are the worst), to an unsuitable beauty routine or simply to an unbalanced lifestyle, dehydration sets in.

The reason? The skin is the last organ to draw on your body's water reserves. As you can see, dehydrated skin is skin lacking in water.

The dehydrated skin ? To find out for sure, here are the associated phenomena:

Tight, localized skin (cheeks, cheekbones). A sensation of discomfort is generally felt after cleansing the skin and when getting out of the shower. Redness may appear on the cheeks.
Skin that's a little rough to the touchwith a lack of suppleness and softness.
Fine lines around the eyes and mouth are often mistaken for age-related wrinkles. Althoughhile skin dehydration is responsible for the first wrinkles (oxidative stress), these fine lines disappear after applying a moisturizing cream. If they persist, they are indeed wrinkles linked to skin ageing.

What to do when you have dehydrated skin?

To moisturize dehydrated skinThe 1st essential step is not revolutionary: drink 1.5 to 2L of water a day. Water is your best ally! What's more, you can eat water-rich fresh fruit and vegetables (such as cucumbers, melon, watermelon...), a good way of consuming water without even realizing it!

Dehydrated skin needs to be pampered on a daily basis with a gentle, tailored beauty routine. Read on to find out more.

Also think about dietary supplements such as We want pretty cheekbones Atelier Nubio, capsules that deeply moisturize and boost the skin's collagen production. Note that skin needs a balanced diet rich in nutrients and trace elements to maintain good hydration.

Finally, visit our treatment rooms for a tailor-made treatment using masks or serums bursting with moisturizing active ingredients. Among our treatments ideal for delicate epidermis is our SOS Care is the soothing ritual for comfortable, supple, moisturized skin.

What kind of skincare products should I use when I have dehydrated skin?

If you have dehydrated skin, here's what your beauty routine should consist of:

1- Every evening double cleansing with a cleansing oil based on plant oils and a sulfate-free cleanser, to remove make-up while preserving the skin's hydrolipidic film.

2- Exfoliate, but only once or twice a week. You can trick yourself by using the Renaissance Mask Oskia, an exfoliating and moisturizing mask, perfect for compensating.

3- To moisturize, opt for a treatment oil that will help maintain the skin's moisture level, like our Plumping Oil Oh My Cream Skincare.

4- To deeply moisturize your skin, nothing beats the Moisturizing Mask Susanne Kaufmann, ideal for revitalizing dehydrated skin. It prevents the appearance of fine dehydration lines and restores the skin's suppleness and bounce.

Choose treatments rich in hyaluronic acid such as Hydrating & Plumping Serum Susanne Kaufmann with hyaluronic acid. A star moisturizing active ingredient, it also helps prevent or treat the signs of skin aging. signs of skin aging. Forget astringent skincare products such as alcohol-based lotions or silicone-based make-up, which dehydrate and suffocate the skin, or mineral oils... And last but not least, keep a light hand on exfoliation. exfoliation.

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