Dehydrated skin: what should I do?
It’s tight, it itches, and it leaves your complexion looking dull...
Discover all of our expert tips and explanations to fully understand how your skin works and how to hydrate it.
Discover all of our expert tips and explanations to fully understand how your skin works and how to hydrate it.
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Dry and dehydrated skin: what’s the difference?
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What does it mean to have hydrated skin at all levels?
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Our expert advice to properly hydrate your skin
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A powerful natural hydration activator for the skin
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To properly apply your moisturizer, follow our method!
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Beware of dehydration!
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Hydration for men
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Re-balance your skin with our hydrating oils
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Anti-pollution: close-up on the 6th generation of a pioneering complex
Dry and dehydrated skin:
what’s the difference?
Dehydrated skin
• Rough, sometimes uncomfortable
• Appearance of occasional fine lines from dehydration
• Dull complexionDry skin
• Constant tightness
• May peel (desquamation)
• Prone to premature ageing-
Oily skin?
Don’t be deterred!Oily skin can get dehydrated, too! Sebum deposits oil on the skin but not water.
What does it mean to have
hydrated skin at all levels?
The skin possesses “sponge molecules” capable of retaining several hundred times their weight in water. By releasing the water they store, these cells help regulate the skin.
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STRATUM CORNEUM
Impermeability
Barrier functionEPIDERMIS
ProtectionDERMIS
Water reserves -
DEHYDRATED SKIN
STRATUM CORNEUM
Accumulation of dead cells, rough skinEPIDERMIS AND DERMIS
Decrease in “sponge molecules,” water retention is altered -
PERFECTLY HYDRATED SKIN
STRATUM CORNEUM
Smooth, soft skinEPIDERMIS
65-70%
waterDERMIS
80%
water
Our expert advice to properly hydrate your skin
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DRINK AT LEAST 6 CUPS OF WATER PER DAY
And if drinking water makes you grumpy, indulge in detox waters: fruit-infused water!
OPT FOR FOODS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO SKIN HYDRATION:
Avocado, citrus fruit, cucumber, melon, oily fish, etc. -
USE GENTLE CLEANSERS AND MAKE-UP REMOVERS
that respect the skin’s protective film.
A WEEKLY SCRUB
with our exfoliators to rid the skin of impurities and dead cells.
A MOISTURIZER
capable of reactivating the skin’s self-hydrating power.
A powerful natural hydration activator for the skin
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Organic leaf
of life extractReactivate your skin’s self-hydrating power!
Observing Nature and taking inspiration from it is one of the secrets of Clarins Research. Organic leaf of life remains full of water despite the many changes in temperature it undergoes in its native Madagascar.
Its organic extract is a powerful natural hydration activator for the skin, capable of boosting the skin’s production of “sponge molecules” like hyaluronic acid.
To properly apply your moisturizer, follow our method!
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Day Cream application method
The Clarins Bonus
- Applying the cream with both hands allows for even distribution of the product in order to protect the entire face from the harmful effects of pollution and other external aggressions.
- Clarins’ pressure draining method stimulates the skin’s natural circulation and maintains its firmness.
- Gently pressing your skin with both hands before applying the product creates immediate sensory well-being.
Beware of dehydration!
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TOBACCO, POLLUTION
obstruct the skin's pores and alter its protective barrier.
ALCOHOL
doesn’t quench thirst, rather it dehydrates the body. -
AIR CONDITIONING, HEAT, AND COLD
all climate variations promote water evaporation.
FRICTION FROM CLOTHING
on the skin alters its protective barrier; water isn't retained as well in the epidermis. -
SHOWERS AND BATHS
that are too hot and too long weaken the skin, whether due to hard water or aggressive cleansers.
STRESS
often manifests itself on the skin in the form of redness or pimples.
Hydration for men
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Gentlemen, did you know that with testosterone levels 10 times higher than women’s, your skin has several unique features that make it prone to dehydration?
All of its structural, physiological, and functional characteristics are related to the great presence of hormones in men. In fact, men’s testosterone levels are 10 times higher than women’s, which explains the various differences in their skin.
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1 More hair:
- Skin irritated by shaving
- Needs comfort -
2 More sebum secreted:
- Skin is often combination or oily
- Hydrolipidic film is thicker and more resistant
- Needs non-greasy textures -
3 Thicker epidermis:
- More cell layers and cells
- More active skin cells
- Needs energy -
4 Thicker dermis:
- More intense cellular activity
- Larger amount of collagen
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5 More vascular skin:
- Better blood supply, receives a larger amount of nutrients
- More prone to redness, dark circles, and under-eye bags
- Needs freshness
Re-balance your skin with our hydrating oils
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Blue
orchidBy revitalizing and toning the epidermis of dehydrated skin, this face oil made of 100% pure plant extracts restores radiance, freshness, and balance.
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The Clarins Bonus
Take care of your whole body!
A few drops of Blue Orchid Oil will nourish damaged ends of hair and mistreated cuticles.
Anti-pollution: close-up on the 6th generation of a pioneering complex
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Indoor and outdoor pollution alter the hydrolipidic film, weaken the skin, and diminish its capacity to retain water. To ensure increased protection for the skin, Hydra-Essentiel creams contain the Clarins anti-pollution complex: an array of plant-based ingredients for an anti-pollution effect both day and night.
