I wish it were that simple!
Unfortunately there are many reasons for dehydrated skin apart from not drinking enough water. Skin can also get dehydrated due to:
- stress
- allergies
- seasonal changes
- hard water
- hormonal aspects (puberty, pre-menopause and menopause)
- some medications or medical treatments
- natural depletion of urea, hyaluronic acid and Essential Fatty Acid levels in our skin as we age. (which are responsible for hydration in our skin)
- the above are just a few reasons!
Lock in moisture by using a good moisturiser with tried and tested skincare ingredients such as glycerin, vegetable oils rich in ceramides. Always apply moisturisers on clean pat-dried skin for best results. If you are using medication wait for 15-20mins after moisturising the skin. It will work more efficiently.
Always use fragrance free products on challenged and fragile skin.