Dehydrated skin lacks moisture from within, meaning when you do not drink enough or the skin's moisture balance has been disrupted.

Dehydrated skin produces enough of its own oil, but a compromised barrier layer cannot hold it in the skin, so it evaporates faster.

What causes dehydrated skin
Factors such as environmental influences (wind, sun), dry indoor air, the wrong care products (or over-care), alcohol and caffeine consumption, hormones and stress can all show up in our skin.

How to recognise dehydrated skin

• No smooth feeling despite moisturising.
• A feeling of tightness right after washing and applying care.
• The skin absorbs moisturising care very quickly.
• The skin is sallow and lacks radiance.
• Visible fine lines and wrinkles.
• The lips are often dry.
• Dehydrated skin can also tend towards visible blemishes.

More tips

1. Mild cleansing: Avoid strongly foaming surfactants, as these dry the skin out. Avoid cleansing your face with cleansing products several times a day.

2. avoid drying alcohols: Steer clear of care products with alcohol in second or third place in the INCI list of ingredients, such as spirit, alcohol denat., ethanol. They make the skin's barrier layer permeable, allowing moisture to escape.

3. Moisturising mask: Treat yourself once a week to a moisturising mask made with 1 tbsp yoghurt, 1/2 avocado, 1 tbsp clay and 5 drops of oil. It supplies moisture and gives you radiant skin. Important: remove the mask while it is still slightly damp and do not let it dry completely.

4. Supplements: Omega fatty acids (as found in linseed and fish oil) can support dehydrated skin. Realistically, first visible effects on the skin appear after 3-4 months.