How to know if you have dehydrated skin: 5 key signs you should know

Dry skin or dehydrated skin? Learn to differentiate between the two and give your skin what it really needs.

There is a key difference between having dry skin and having dehydrated skin.
Dry skin is a genetically determined skin type with reduced production of natural lipids. Dehydrated skin, on the other hand, is a temporary condition that can affect any skin type—dry, combination, or oily—and is usually due to a lack of water in the skin's surface layers.

This dehydration can arise in times of stress, hormonal changes, extreme climates or the use of overly aggressive products .

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Common causes of skin dehydration

Skin dehydration is more common than it seems and can be due to multiple causes:

• Seasonal changes (winter or summer)

• Exposure to cold, sun or wind

• Very hot water during cleaning

• Environmental pollution

• Alcohol, tobacco or aggressive medications

• Use of cosmetics with sulfates, silicones or drying alcohols

• Stress, lack of rest and poor diet

🔍 Important fact : Even oily skin can be dehydrated. It's not a lack of oil, but a lack of water.

5 signs that your skin is dehydrated

1. Your skin peels

One of the most obvious signs. If you notice your skin flaking, itching, or roughness more than usual, it's likely lacking moisture. This indicates that its barrier function is impaired and it's not retaining water properly.

💧 What to do : Make sure you drink at least 1.5 liters of water a day and include a cosmetic with hyaluronic acid and probiotics in your routine.

👉 OhMyKoko Recommendation: Ultra-hydrating serum with hyaluronic acid of different molecular weights and vegan probiotics.

He throws his face at you

Do you feel tightness, especially after washing your face? This is a clear sign of dehydration, often caused by harsh cleansers that strip your skin of its natural oils.

🧼 What to do : Switch to a gentle, natural, and non-aggressive cleanse.

👉 OhMyKoko Recommendation: g the exfoliating renewing cleanser , with +99% natural ingredients and suitable for daily use.

3. Your skin is dull

It's clear that the stressful pace of everyday life leaves its mark on our faces, but this isn't always the reason we look tired . A lack of hydration can also be the cause of a lack of radiance . It's time to give it top priority. Hydrate well , both internally and with cosmetics that repair this imbalance .

4. Your wrinkles are more pronounced

Dehydration causes stiffness and loss of elasticity, making wrinkles and expression lines much more noticeable.

🔬 What to do : Deep hydration is key to restoring elasticity and preventing premature aging.

👉 OhMyKoko Recommendation: Use a combination of serum and cream to keep your skin supple and protected.

5. You have more dark circles than usual

If you wake up with dark circles or bags under your eyes even after a good night's sleep, your eye area may be dehydrated.

👁 What to do : Apply a specific eye contour cream that replenishes water and strengthens the thin skin in this area.

👉 OhMyKoko Recommendation: eye contour serum , with hyaluronic acid and repairing active ingredients.

How to restore skin hydration naturally and effectively?

Hydration isn't just achieved with cosmetics. Here's a comprehensive approach to restoring balance to your skin:

• Drink enough water daily

• Avoid very hot showers

• Use natural, non-toxic cosmetics

• Protect your skin from the wind and sun

• Sleep between 7 and 9 hours a day

• Incorporate foods rich in omega-3 and antioxidants

Combining healthy habits with natural products is the most effective way to restore your skin's radiance, elasticity, and comfort.

What natural products help keep skin well hydrated?

At OhMyKoko we have formulated our products with all skin types in mind, from the most sensitive to the most demanding:

• Ultra-hydrating serum : ideal for dry and dehydrated skin

• Sebum-regulating serum : for combination or oily skin with a tendency to dehydrate.

• All in One Cream : moisturizes, nourishes and combats the signs of aging

• Eye contour serum : to care for the most delicate area of the face

• Exfoliating Renewing Cleansing Gel : gentle and effective cleansing for skin in need of pampering

Other invisible enemies of your skin

In addition to the weather and harsh products, these factors can also disrupt your skin's hydration:

• Chronic stress (releases cortisol, which affects the skin barrier)

• Lack of sleep (reduces cell renewal)

• Pollution (accelerates skin aging)

• Alcohol and tobacco (destroy collagen and dehydrate)

Hydration in data

• 65% of an adult's body weight is water

• A 70 kg person has about 49 liters of water in his body

• The skin contains about 15% of the total body water.

👉 Without hydration, your skin can't perform its protective function or maintain its natural balance.

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Did you know that...?

At OhMyKoko we are the first skin activist brand .
Our mission is to help you care for your skin with natural, vegan formulas that are free of toxic chemicals and committed to the planet.

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