Dehydrated Skin No More: 3 Ways to Stay Moisturized

You know the feeling. Tight, itchy skin that’s caused by chronic dehydration of the epidermis. You slather on moisturizer in the morning and by noon your skin feels like sandpaper again. Your complexion is starting to look dull and lackluster. Can anything be done to ease your dehydrated skin woes? Here are three ways you can stay soft and well-moisturized all winter long.

1. Ditch Petroleum Based Skincare Products

You probably already know that using Vaseline on your face is not a good idea. But did you know that many commercial moisturizers contain petroleum-based mineral? Skincare companies use mineral oil because it’s inexpensive, has a long shelf life and has a nice texture. But it’s very bad news for your skin because it’s not breathable. Petroleum is like a liquid layer of plastic covering your epidermis, suffocating your skin cells. So read those labels and choose products without petroleum.

2. Eat Healthy Fats and Take Omega-3 Supplements

No matter how much water your drink, your epidermis won’t retain any of it unless you have sufficient healthy fats in your diet. That’s because Omega-3 fatty acid molecules help to lubricate our skin from the inside-out.

They help to improve the health of the cell membrane, allowing our skin cells to retain water, resulting in softer, smoother and wrinkle-free skin. Remember: what you put inside your body is just as important as the products you use on the outside.

3. Moisturize Your Skin from Within with SKIN BOOSTERS

The best insurance against dehydrated skin is with a SKIN BOOSTER treatments. It’s a quick injection procedure that involves delivering hyaluronic acid (HA) directly into your epidermis. HA molecules are able to hold 1000 times their weight in water which means that they act like a water reservoir under your skin. Even if the external environment is dry your skin will stay moist and look super hydrated for up to nine months.

Dr. Nino Kuzmar is a Toronto general practitioner practicing non-surgical cosmetic rejuvenation and enhancement procedures for the face and neck. His extensive clinical experience, training and expertise in the area of cosmetic injectables, laser and energy based technologies spans 12 years. BOOK YOUR COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION