Wondering how to hydrate skin to avoid dryness, cracking and itchiness? We ask the experts
Figuring out how to hydrate skin is likely top of your to-do list if the cooler weather is already leaving it parched, cracked and itchy. When it comes to skin health, hydration is one of those mystical, highly coveted prizes we all seem to be searching for, but getting the glow without the oily sheen isn’t always easy.
What causes dry skin?Dry skin can be an annoying and even painful condition leading to itchiness, irritation, redness and skin cracks. While you may think that skin dryness is caused by a lack of moisture, it's actually caused by a lack of moisture retention. And this is usually caused by genetics or health, not by the products you're using.
So, what is actually going on in the skin when it's dry?"Dry skin happens when the skin has a deficiency of oil or sebum," says Dr. Nadir Qazi, cosmetic dermatology physician and founder of Qazi Cosmetic Clinic in Irvine, California."Dryness can be a result of stripping the skin of its natural oils, but the dry skin condition is the result from the body not producing enough oil, to begin with.
On the other hand, she says, hydrating the skin involves increasing the amount of water in the skin. In other words, hydrating is essentially about putting water into the skin, while moisturizing is about sealing the water in. How to hydrate skinHere are a few skincare and lifestyle tips that will help you to keep the skin hydrated and moisturized to hopefully banish dryness for good.
Drink plenty of waterRemember, the skin is an organ like any other. While serums before moisturizers can definitely help to lock in water, sometimes the best way to hydrate the body is simply to drink more water. The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine recommends that adults consume 3.7 liters of fluids a day for men and 2.7 liters of fluids a day for women.
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