How to avoid skin dehydration especially in winter? (A complete DIY information)

How to avoid skin dehydration especially in winter? (A complete DIY information)

Dehydration happens when you lose more fluid than you consume, resulting in a lack of water and other fluids in your body to carry out its usual tasks. (It means when free water loss surpasses free water intake, which usually occured due to exertion, disease, or a high environmental temperature.) Immersion diuresis can also produce mild dehydration, which increases the risk of decompression sickness in divers.

The main cause of dehydrated skin is lack of water in body. Dehydrated skin might appear dry, irritating. dull and your skin tone / complexion may appear uneven, and fine wrinkles may become more visible. Don't worry, dehydrated skin is generally simple to treat with some appropriate lifestyle-adjustments. The treatment start to effect from inside-out of the skin by replenishing and maintaining hydration throughout your body. 

Dehydrated skin is sometimes used interchangeably with dry skin. Although dehydrated skin may look dry, but it is not same as dry skin. Dehydrated skin is deficient in water while dry skin is deficient in natural oils (also called sebum). 

However, there are some basic differences between dehydrated & dry skin. Let us understand it-

• Normal skin, dry skin, combination skin, and oily skin are the four skin types. You are normally born with one type of skin, although it might change depending on your age and the season. Your sebaceous glands do not create enough natural oils when you have dry skin.
• Furthermore, dry skin is a skin type, whereas dehydration is a condition.

Signs of Dehydration

Followings are the most common symptoms of dehydration that eventually leads to skin dehydration-

• Dizziness
• Dry Mouth
• Faintness/Lethargy
• Light-Headedness
• Overall-Weakness
• Dark and less frequent urination

Dehydration vs. Drying

Dry skin is sometimes confused with other skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema, and even post-acne outbreaks. Dehydration is defined as losing more water than absorption in human body. Besides this, it could be due to increased volume of urination caused by caffeine or diuretics or due to excessive sweating during exercise.

Dry skin is sometimes related to skin illnesses such as psoriasis, eczema, and even post-acne outbreaks. However, these aren’t the same as having this dry skin type, nor are they the same as dehydrated skin.

Dehydrated skin may have the following symptoms-

• Itchiness
• Dullness
• Darker under-eye circles
• Sunken eyes
• Fading of colour of face-skin (especially under the eyes and around your nose)
• Increased occurrence or visibility of small lines and surface wrinkles

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Dehydrated Skin Causes

Excessive Smoking / Alcohols

One of the main reason of dehydrated skin is excessive alcoholism & smoking. Smoking involves nicotine, which is a diuretic in nature. Cigarettes dry out skin making it wrinkled and loose resulting in increased risk of skin cancer. It's estimated that smoking 30 cigarettes a day could make your skin age an extra 14 years by the time you hit 70.

Environmental Factors

These includes cold, winter, wind, pollution, UV rays, etc. All of these are also important factors for resulting in water deficiency in human body causing dehydrated skin. 

Emotional Factors

Stress / fatigue is the main constituent under this category.

Certain Medical Treatments

It include anti-acne or anti-cholesterol medications.

Cosmetic Products

These are too aggressive, detergent, stripping or drying.

Skin Dehydration Prevention(s)

Drink Plenty of Water

You've probably heard that drinking eight glasses of water every day is good for overall health. It is simple to remember and a sensible goal. So, Keep yourself hydrated by drinking water and other fluids whenever feel thirsty. For some persons, fewer than eight glasses of water each day may also suffice.

Following are main stages in daily-life when one should focus on sufficient consumption of water- 

Exercise

If you engage in any activity that causes you to sweat, you should drink enough water to compensate for the fluid loss. It's critical to drink water before, during, and after working out.

Environment Change(s)

Sweating in hot or humid weather necessitates the consumption of more fluids. Dehydration can develop at high altitudes as well.

Stomach Irregularities

When you have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhoea, your body loses more fluid. Drink additional water or use oral rehydration solutions if prescribed by a doctor. Bladder infections and urinary tract stones are two more illnesses that may necessitate greater fluid intake.

Breastfeeding and pregnancy

If you are pregnant or nursing, you may require more fluids to stay hydrated.

FAQs

Q. How does caffeine intake cause dehydration?

Caffeine beverages consumed in normal quantities do not lead to dehydration. However, it has some diuretic compounds that increases the urination frequency.

Q. Does urine turns yellowish when the person is dehydrated?

Yes! Urine can become yellowish or darker in case of dehydration. As fluids dilute urine's yellow pigments, thus the more you drink water, the clearer your pee appears. The color grows more intensified as you drink less.

Q. What will happen in severe dehydration?

Severe dehydration can result in amber-colored urine. However other symptoms could be:

• Diarrhea for at least 24 hours 
• Agitation and sleepiness 
• Bloody or black-colored stool

Q. What are the best hydrating foods?

The list of best hydrating foods is Watermelon, Strawberries, Musk Melon, Peaches, Oranges, Cucumber, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Spinach, Soy Milk, Broccoli, Carrot, Pineapple, and Apples. You must take more of these foods.

Q. Why is sulphuric acid a dehydrating agent?

Sulphuric acid eliminates water from things and functions as a drying agent for gases. It also functions as a dehydrating agent and eliminates chemically coupled water from compounds due to its great attraction for water.

Q. How much water is required to stay hydrated?

Sufficient daily fluid consumption is:

• Men should drink approximately 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids every day. 
• Women should drink approximately 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids every day.

These guidelines apply to fluids such as water, other beverages, and meals. Approximately 20% of daily fluid intake is typically derived from food, with the remainder derived from beverages.

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