Does quick, cool showers help fix Dehydrated Skin?Updated a year ago
Opt for quick, cool showers
We already touched on how cleansing can dehydrate the skin, but ironically, water alone can also be a culprit. Submersion in water for several minutes may temporarily saturate the skin with water, but it also weakens the skin barrier, leading to higher levels of TEWL. The level of dehydration becomes even higher if you submerge your skin in hot water for long periods of time.
When your skin is already showing signs of dehydration, it’s very important to take shorter, cooler showers, and to avoid washing your hands in hot water. Finally, when you do finish cleansing, moisturize with an occlusive cream immediately in order to slow down water evaporation.