Skin can get dehydrated if the cells underneath the barrier lose too much water. “When the water content inside the cells decreases, the cells become shriveled,” he says. As a result, “The skin may look dull, lose its luster, and fine wrinkles can be more noticeable.”

Dryness doesn’t only affect your skin’s appearance. It also can leave it itchy and cracked, which makes it uncomfortable to live with.