In short, exfoliation is the key to alleviating dehydrated skin. Water is utilized in your entire body for many different purposes. Even if you drink a lot of water, it doesn't necessarily go directly to your skin. But drinking at least eight glasses is still the rule for getting enough water in your system. People are cautioned against using drying or harsh products on dehydrated skin.
Soap can definitely cause flakiness and dehydration.
Milky cleansers that are non-alkaline are best. Using an alcohol-free toner will help add moisture to the surface since most toners are primarily water. Still, the best and fastest relief for dehydrated skin is exfoliation. Copyright 2000 Digital Korea Herald. All rights reserved.