Dehydration is a common skin condition characterised by a lack of water in the skin, often appearing as fine lines, a dull complexion, flakiness, or crepey texture. It’s important to understand that dehydration is often the first step towards many other skin concerns, as proper hydration is critical for our skin cells to function optimally.

What’s Happening to Your Skin?

Before diving into solutions, let’s take a quick look at what’s going on beneath the surface. When your skin’s barrier is compromised, it leads to transepidermal water loss (TEWL)—which simply means water is escaping from the deeper layers of your skin. This weakens the skin’s ability to retain moisture, leading to further dehydration.

So, how can we address this?

1. Barrier Restoration
The key to stopping TEWL is strengthening your skin’s barrier. This can be done by reducing inflammation, being mindful of how often you exfoliate, and ensuring your skin stays hydrated. A healthy barrier holds onto moisture, preventing further water loss.

2. Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
EFAs (often found in supplements like fish oils) are crucial for maintaining a strong skin barrier. They work to restore the cell membrane, ensuring your skin cells can function properly and stay hydrated. That’s why they’re called “essential” your skin needs them to stay healthy and resilient.

If you feel like you are suffering from dehydration and you’re not sure where to start, we’re here to help. Send us a message or book in for our skin consultation that is 100% redeemable on prodyct and we can get you back on track to healthy and hydrated skin!

Below you will find our top skincare recommendations for hydration and a healthy skin barrier:

Article by Alessia Cremasco our resident Dermal Clinician