TOTAL BODY CONCEPT

There’s a difference between dry and dehydrated skin. Although, both can have negative impacts on your skin, where dry skin can become tight and itchy, while dehydrated skin can suddenly act up for what seems like no good reason. To test if you’re dehydrated, simply pinch the skin on the back of your hand and see how quickly it bounces back to normal. Any more than two seconds to return to normal, and you know it’s time to get some more fluids in.

Lifestyle Balance
Depending on what you’re putting in your body, you’re likely to see the effects on the outside. So if the cold weather has got you chugging down too many hot chocolates or lattes, and not enough water, you’re likely to start seeing some effects of dehydration. Some medications as well as late nights, stress and fatigue can all add up to a loss of balance, so make sure you keep the fluids well at hand, and rest your body when it needs it.

Start From the Inside Out
A balanced diet will also go a long way to making sure your skin stays at optimal glow, because as soon as your body’s internal homeostasis is interrupted, things start to not look so good for your skin. Foods high in fatty acids, (salmon, leafy greens, olive oil and fish) will all help nourish your body from the inside out and trust us, cutting back on the sugar is an easy way to see quick results.

Products to the Rescue
Ultraceuticals Replenishing Mask and Thalgo Nutri Soothing Cream are both ideal products to treat dehydrated skin. Ultraceuticals Replenishing Mask helps to replenish vital hydration levels and support the skin’s lipid barrier function with shea butter and Vitamin E, while Thalgo Nutri Soothing Cream soothes and repairs all dry and sensitive skin for guaranteed comfort for up to 24 hours.