SKIN DE-HYDRATION
RESPONSIBLE
DERMOCOSMETICS
YOUR SKIN NEEDS
What Is It?
Dehydrated skin, as the name suggests is a condition when the skin lacks water. Under these conditions, it can no longer fulfill its function as a protective barrier against external aggressions and faces greater difficulties to mechanical movement like stretching and tugging. Thus, small wrinkles begin to appear. Moreover, the skin will look dull and flaky. These symptoms go away as soon as the skin’s hydration levels are restored.
It should be noted that there is a clear difference between dehydrated skin and dry skin.
A quick way to determine if your skin is dehydrated is the pinch test: pinch your skin and see if it takes a relatively long time to return to its original shape. If that is the case, it is dehydrated.
It should be noted that there is a clear difference between dehydrated skin and dry skin.
A quick way to determine if your skin is dehydrated is the pinch test: pinch your skin and see if it takes a relatively long time to return to its original shape. If that is the case, it is dehydrated.
Other tell-tale signs that your skin is dehydrated can be found all across the body such as a dry mouth, dry lips, bulging eyes and general fatigue.
To treat skin dehydration, we must first understand why the skin is dehydrated in the first place.
To treat skin dehydration, we must first understand why the skin is dehydrated in the first place.
What causes dehydration?
Approximately 65% of an adult’s total body weight is water and of that total water weight, 15% is present in the skin. Water therefore plays an essential role in maintaining the skin’s health.
The skin, which covers the entire human body, acts as a reservoir which other organs rely on for their water needs. It allows for interaction between the body and the external environment as water moves from the dermis to the surface of the skin where it is lost in the form of water vapor or sweating. This flow of water is called transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
Under normal circumstances, this process is protected by a hydrolipidic film on the stratum corneum (outermost layer of the epidermis) that slows down the evaporation process: this is the physiological barrier. If there is a problem with this physiological barrier, water loss through evaporation accelerates, making the skin excessively dry.
The skin, which covers the entire human body, acts as a reservoir which other organs rely on for their water needs. It allows for interaction between the body and the external environment as water moves from the dermis to the surface of the skin where it is lost in the form of water vapor or sweating. This flow of water is called transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
Under normal circumstances, this process is protected by a hydrolipidic film on the stratum corneum (outermost layer of the epidermis) that slows down the evaporation process: this is the physiological barrier. If there is a problem with this physiological barrier, water loss through evaporation accelerates, making the skin excessively dry.
In addition to an inherent problem with the hydrolipidic layer, other external factors can cause dehydration:
In addition to an inherent problem with the hydrolipidic layer, other external factors can cause dehydration:
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Environmental factors: cold weather, wind, winter season, pollution, UV rays…
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Certain medications: anti-acne treatments, anti-cholesterol medications
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Environmental factors: cold weather, wind, winter season, pollution, UV rays…
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Emotional factors: stress, fatigue…
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Certain cosmetic products: aggressive, scouring or drying products
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Lifestyle factors: smoking, alcohol…
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Over exfoliation
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Certain medications: anti-acne treatments, anti-cholesterol medications
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Certain cosmetic products: aggressive, scouring or drying products
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Over exfoliation
Water regulation in the skin
The skin is 70% water and 75% of this water is located deep in the dermis where it plays a key role in the skin’s barrier effect against the elements.
Water regulation is the balance between static and dynamic water. This balance provides both the physical integrity and the functional properties of the skin.
3 IMPORTANT COMPONENTS PARTICIPATE IN WATER REGULATION IN THE SKIN
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Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF) NMFs are molecules produced by the body that bind to water in the skin and prevent its evaporation. The most common NMFs present on the skin are urea and lactic acid. Recently, cosmetic products have begun to incorporate several ingredients having similar properties, such as glycerin, to achieve the same effect.
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Lipids of the stratum corneum
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Aquaporins
How to improve skin hydration
• By reducing water evaporation as much as possible and repairing the integrity of the skin barrier. HYDRAPLUMP provides the optimal hydration for your skin by combining both HMW HA and LMW HA into one product
• Stay hydrated by drinking at least 1.5 liters of water per day (unless otherwise advised by your doctor)
• Maintain a healthy indoor atmosphere by avoiding air-conditioned (due to dry air) or extremely heated (due to hot air) rooms that accelerate evaporation
• Avoid exposing your skin to intense cold or the harmful effects of UV rays or protect yourself when faced with these conditions by using a humidifier or a sunscreen
• Wash your face twice a day, in the morning to get rid of the excess sebum secreted by your skin during the night and in the evening to remove oils and toxins that adhere to your skin from the outside environment
Even if you have an oily skin, you should still wash your face with a non-aggressive cleanser to remove the oils and keep your skin hydrated. BECLEAN provides the correct hydration levels for combination and oily skin
• Apply an emollient to repair and protect the skin barrier and reduce tightness
• Choose skin-friendly skin care products and use rehydrating, non-detergent cleansers
• Consult your dermatologist, physician or pharmacist to choose the right product for your skin. If, after using a cosmetic product, your condition does not improve or gets worse, consult your dermatologist or pharmacist