Dehydration can cause your skin to feel dry, flaky, and more sensitive. It can be challenging to distinguish between deep wrinkles and dehydration lines. Our Kate Somerville Skin Health experts share their advice with clinic clients to help determine if you are experiencing dehydration or deep wrinkles.
What causes wrinkles?
The most common signs of aging are fine lines and wrinkles. Collagen and elastin are lost as we age. Collagen and elastin, essential to skin health, provide a structure that helps keep the skin looking young and smooth. These proteins cause the skin to lose elasticity, and the skin cannot bounce into place. This leads to wrinkles. In addition to natural aging, sun exposure to UV rays can speed up the process of aging and cause fine lines to appear [1]. Facial expressions are also a factor in wrinkle formation. They first appear around the mouth, eyes, and forehead. We’d never tell anyone to ‘express themselves less.’ We encourage them to express their emotions. But we can help you reduce the visible effects of expressing yourself fully over the years. For starters, you can check out How to Improve Skin Elasticity.
How to Reduce the Appearance Of Wrinkles
Consider a skin care regimen that is dedicated to age repair. Including skincare products that target wrinkles and signs of aging in your daily routine is essential.
Do you need help determining where to begin? Kate Somerville Anti-Aging Products are available. These products, from KateCeuticals ™ Resurfacing overnight peel to Breakthrough Brighteners kit, will make your skin look and feel better.
What causes dehydration lines?
Dehydration is the cause of dehydration, not aging. The weather, seasonal changes, and other external factors can cause dehydrated skin. Drinking too much alcohol, consuming too much salt, or not drinking enough water can cause your skin to lose water and appear duller. Dehydration refers to the amount of moisture in your skin, not oil. Dehydrated skin can affect people of all skin types, including those with oily complexions. It’s good to know that combining topical treatments with healthier lifestyle choices can reduce the appearance of dehydration lines.
Signs and symptoms of dehydrated skin
Do you need to check if your skin is dehydrated or wrinkled? These are the most common symptoms of dry skin.
#1 Itchy skin
If you find yourself scratching your skin after a recent trip to the seaside or if the weather is changing, you may be experiencing some skin dehydration. Wind, heat, and sun can all deplete the skin’s barrier of moisture, leaving it dry and itchy. You may notice that your skin is flaky and rough if you have dry skin.
#2 You have sensitive skin
An increase in irritation is one of the signs of dehydrated, dry skin. Your skin’s ability to defend itself against external factors such as pollution, wind, and bacteria decreases as your moisture barrier diminishes. When exposed to everyday stressors, skin can become red, irritated, and sensitive.
#3 You feel dull
Dehydration will likely cause your skin not to feel or look as fresh and bright as it usually does. Skin hydration is vital for essential functions such as cell turnover. Your skin’s cells will not turn over as fast without it, and dead skin cells can accumulate on your surface. Dead skin cells can clog pores and make your skin look dull.
