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Why is my skin dehydrated?Any type of skin (dry, oily, combination) can present a dehydration problem.
The effects will be more or less important, but this lack of water translates into discomfort in the face and in all or part of the body,especially after bathing or showering.
You will find more information about dry to very dry skin here.How to recognize dehydrated skin?Dehydrated skinSkin dehydration is manifested by a loss of splendor and well-being, with a more or less intense and persistent feeling of tightness: the skin is tight, especially after cleaning, and scales may also appear.It is an unusual and temporary condition, which does not have to be associated with a "dry" skin type.
The horny layer (upper layer of the epidermis ),naturally protected by a hydrolipidic film on the surface, slows down the evaporation process.If this physiological barrier is disturbed, the PIE accelerates and the skin becomes dry.
The water present in the dermis stops circulating to the epidermis, the hydrolipid film no longer performs its function.Dehydration can result from a number of factorsEnvironmental factorslike cold, winter, wind, pollution, UV ...To smokeExternal factors,like tobacco or alcoholStressEmotional factors,stress or tirednessMedical treatmentsCertain drug treatments,such as those intended to combat acne or cholesterolEssential oilsCosmetic productstoo aggressive, detergents, strippers and desiccants ...How does the regulation of water in the skin work?The skin is very sensitive to any water deficit; for this reason, it is equipped with a hydro regulation mechanism.1) Hydroregulation70% of the skin is water.
About 75% is found deep in the dermis, where water plays an important role in the resistance of the skin.The hydration of the epidermis is the product of 2 elements:static, fixed water, and dynamic water, which circulates.Hydroregulation allows the balance between these two aqueous components and is the only guarantee of the physical and functional integrity of the skin.
