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Confession: I dontdrink enough water.
In fact, Im currently feeling dehydrated.
And so is my skin.
Dehydration can occur in all skin types, especially oily complexions.
I have combination skin with a touch of sensitivity (e.g.
a reactive oily complexion), and my dehydration is usually easy to diagnose.
That being said, heres how to tell if your skin is dehydrated.
No, really: pinch your cheeks.
If your skin wrinkles with the pressure and doesnt hold its shape, its likelydehydrated.
Youll also notice your skin may look and feel taut after pinching, with more pronounced fine lines.
On the other hand, if youre well-hydrated, your skin may appear slightly more voluminous.
“It’s the same thing on our skin.
When hydrated, our skin cells swell, and this can be a great thing.
It minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and generally makes us look less tired.”
Other signs of dehydration to look out for are dry mouth,chapped lips, and headaches.
All of which Ive experienced.
This one is obvious, right?
Reader Question
asksAllureReader Carol
First things first: What are you currently using?
I recommend cutting your routine down to a few simple steps: cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen.
Sometimes going back to the basics is the easiest way to reset your skin.
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