Dehydrated skin often gets confused with dry skin.
Dull appearance and the constant desire to slap on thick moisturiser.
However, these are two different skin types.
Dehydrated skin looks dull and aged, which can easily be remedied by increasing your water intake to between 2-3 litres a day.
Sip water throughout the day, rather than glugging it, then running to wee 5 minutes later!
Think of yourself as a plant You wouldn’t leave your beautiful geranium bloom to dry out and wilt (I hope) you’d water each or every other day.)
One of the best ways to get water right into the cells and to effectively hydrate yourself is to take a few grains of grey Celtic sea salt or Himalayan pink salt with your water. Do this 2-3 times a day and you'll have less trips to the bathroom, while directing water to where it’s needed-the cells!
This type of salt is healthy and mineral balanced, containing 80+ trace minerals just like sea water, tears and sweat. conversely, white table salt contains just sodium and chloride, two minerals when taken in high quantities dehydrate and leave the body’s electrolyte balance out of whack!
You'll notice more headaches, dark urine, backache, strong body odour and little or no sweat.
Avoid processed meats as these contain an extremely high sodium content.
Not only harsh on the skin, but highly dangerous to the cardiovascular system.
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and veg, but be mindful of fruits with a high fructose content.
Best SKINVELOP products for dehydrated skin are Creamy Cloth Cleanser and Daily Moisture Boost. Dehydrated skin really just needs a bit of TLC and there’s no better way to treat it than with the “dynamic duo”
Best essential oils are lavender, lemon, Roman chamomile and neroli.
Add a few drops to water and a little vegetable glycerine and use a spray bottle to spritz and freshen throughout the day.
Oily spot prone skin and hormonal upsets tend to go hand in hand, with studies suggesting that stress can also be a trigger.
Although we can't do a lot about the phases in our lives that tend to influence how the skin behaves, such as in puberty, pregnancy, stress and menopause, we can change to foods that may have a more positive impact on the endocrine system.
Start by cutting out dairy, if you really can't, then make sure it's organic and grass fed. Reduce refined and processed carbs, sugar, fizzy drinks (with caffeine) and even fruit with a high fructose content. Many products we buy in jars and packets, such as pesto, sundried tomatoes or biscuits and crackers have a high amount of omega 6 fatty acids. When in the right balance, these oils are good for us, however, when too much is consumed, the result is inflammation in the body, which results in everything from arthritis and headaches right through to acne and eczema.
Eat more fresh and lightly steamed vegetables, the more brightly coloured the better as these are packed with an array of vitamins and minerals including the anti oxidants AC&E. Drink 2-3 litres of water a day.
Grains and seeds such as chickpeas, lentils, quinoa, flax, pumpkin and chia seeds not only contain high quality plant based protein and zinc, but anti inflammatory omega 3, also.
Oily fish is of course the other way to get a good source of omega 3.
Taking ''time out'' is vital and should never be seen as a luxury.
Don't upset the PH of your skin by using soap or products that strip the acid mantle, Keep your skincare routine simple and regular. Don't be tempted to use astringent based products as these can trigger the skin to produce more oil.
SKINVELOP Creamy Cloth Cleanser & Daily Moisture Boost are the perfect duo for oily or acne prone skin. The Creamy Cloth Cleanser is so gentle, but effectively removes makeup and the day's grime, leaving the skin soft and fresh. The Daily Moisture Boost is light in texture and leaves the skin silky and deeply nourished.
Good essential oils for this type of skin are- palmarosa, geranium, lemon, patchouli, juniper and frankincense
A few drops of essential oil in a bowl of warm water to steam the face. Make a facemask containing fullers earth, jojoba oil, aloe gel and essential oils.
More skin types to come..
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