If you would ask me what would be the biggest misconception about skincare, I would say dehydration. Dehydration is very often over-looked as most people fear oily and shinny face. But consequences of dehydration are very damaging and can cause premature aging , loss of elasticity, dull complexion, and also ironically stressed oily skin.
The human body is a complex system that also is very well thought to function on its own and defend itself. The skin, one of its organ, and not the least, indeed has the same attributes and most reactions are defense against external attacks.
By sometimes using harsh products, and hoping that their use will help with oil secretions, the skin in a defensive reaction to their contact will produce even more oils to protect itself from dehydration (evaporation of water from subcutaneous layers)
Water is 70% of the composition of the skin, it helps giving it its plumped, glowing and tight look.
So before worrying about Collagen, Elastin and all the other fibers goodies, the easiest and cheapest way to keep a young look is drink water and keep the water in!
