Pollution, an unsuitable skincare routine, or environmental stress — many factors can lead to an imbalance.

To stay healthy, the skin needs both hydration (water) and nourishment (lipids), regardless of skin type — whether normal or oily. The only difference lies in how much of each is needed.

When the skin becomes unbalanced and lacks water, it quickly feels uncomfortable and shows signs of stress. Fine dehydration lines may appear — often mistakenly confused with the first signs of aging.

To prevent this, it’s essential to understand your skin’s needs and adjust your routine accordingly.

Why is my skin dehydrated?

In this article, we explore the 5 main causes of skin dehydration, including temperature fluctuations, pollution, hard water, skincare routines, and skin aging.

Many daily habits can worsen this phenomenon — even your bed linen plays a role!

In fact, transepidermal water loss is particularly high at night. That’s why it’s recommended to use silk sheets or smooth fabrics, which are naturally less absorbent than cotton.

What are the best tips for caring for dry skin?

Is your skin dry and uncomfortable? Don’t worry — the solution is often simpler than you think.

A few small changes to your skincare routine can make all the difference.

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Tips from our experts

Use a thermal water mist after cleansing your face to remove hard water residue and hydrate the skin before starting your skincare routine.

Each evening, apply a few drops of facial oil after your night cream. The oil helps seal in hydration and reduce transepidermal water loss by forming a protective barrier on the skin’s surface.

Apply a hydrating serum morning and evening — it’s the most concentrated step in your routine and should always be applied first. This is the one step you don’t want to skip.

Which active ingredients should you prioritize?

Hyaluronic Acid

If you have dry skin, the first step is to boost your routine with hyaluronic acid — a naturally occurring molecule found in the body (skin, muscles, joints...) whose quality and volume tend to decrease with age.

Hyaluronic acid is a powerhouse ingredient capable of retaining up to 1,000 times its weight in water. It helps plump the skin and restore its essential functions.

There are different forms of hyaluronic acid, often categorized by high and low molecular weight, referring to the size of the molecules and how deeply they can penetrate the skin.


high molecular weight hyaluronic acid is particularly effective.


low molecular weight hyaluronic acid is preferred, as it can reach deeper layers of the skin.

Our hydrating treatments

What routine should I adopt?

At Payot, our Source moisturizing range is enriched with high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, accompanied by adaptogenic plant extracts which, through a biomimicry phenomenon, give the skin the abilities of certain plants capable of adapting to particularly hostile environments. Start with the Source Rehydrating Serum and combine it with the Adaptogenic Moisturizing Cream for perfect hydration throughout the day. Do you have combination to oily skin? Opt for the Rehydrating Jelly, whose ultra-light texture will quickly penetrate the skin without weighing it down. Applying a moisturizing mask once a week will also allow you to deeply rehydrate your skin.

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