Prevent and Get Rid of Dehydrated Skin
March 13, 2012 4:37 am
Dehydrated skin is one of the most common men’s skin problems. The redness, tightness and flakiness associated with dry skin can dramatically affect your skin’s appearance. To prevent and get rid of dehydrated skin, I’ve collected some skincare tips to help restore moisture levels. Use these suggestions to help get dehydrated skin under control.
1. Apply face and body moisturizers at least once a day.
Regular use of a high-quality men’s moisturizers is critical to good skin health.Everyday stresses like weather can dry out your skin if you’re not careful. I’m a big fan of Murad’s Face Defense® SPF 15 as a daily moisturizer with SPF 15 built right in. It infuses your skin with oil-free, shine-free hydration and antioxidant protection.
2. Protect your skin from the elements. Weather plays a huge role in your skin health. Without the right safeguards, your skin can fall prey to extreme weather conditions. If you live in a hot, humid climate, wear a broad-spectrum sunblock to reduce your risk of sunburn, age spots, and other sun-related skin damage. If you live in a colder climate, wear layers to keep your skin from drying out.
3. Take showers with lukewarm water. The occasional hot shower won’t do much harm, but repeated exposure can easily dry out your skin, leading to irritation and dryness. Limited exposure to hot showers will help your skin retain moisture, and the use of a high-quality body wash designed for your skin type instead of mass-market soaps will really help as well.
4. Drink enough water. Sometimes, dehydrated skin can be a result of not getting enough water in your diet. Experts used to recommend eight glasses a day but now the recommendation is in the 11-13 glass range. You don’t need to drink that many glasses of water, though – fruits and vegetables can also help count toward that goal.