Having dry skin certainly won't help to keep a youthful appearance, and the fact that the skin is overly dry is almost certainly because it is lacking something. This could be either in the fact that it needs extra hydration, or because of a lack of sufficient exfoliation.

The surest way to give the skin the appearance of not being quite so dry, and along with that also cause it to look younger, is to ensure that the skin is well moisturized at all times. It is also vitally important to ensure that it is well hydrated, and that must come from within.

The best way to do make sure that your skin is sufficiently well hydrated is to drink sufficient water throughout the course of the day. This will ensure that your whole body is well hydrated and your skin will naturally become a reflection of that healthy state.

It is advisable to drink water throughout the day in smaller amounts, and often, rather than trying to satisfy your daily recommended amount by drinking large amounts at one time. As in many other things, little and often is the route to take. By getting sufficient water your skin will appear to be translucent and clear.

There is another reason why your skin might give the appearance of being dry even though you might be getting sufficient water for your body to remain hydrated. This is caused by the inevitable build up of dead skin cells on the surface of the skin. These dead skin cells can make the skin look dry when, in actual fact, it is not dry at all.

By exfoliating your skin on a regular basis, thereby removing these dead skin cells, you will get an improved view of the real condition of your skin and this will also allow you to moisturize the skin better.

So, does dry skin cause wrinkles? We have now seen that a combination of sufficient water intake, good exfoliation of the skin and a good moisturizer can do wonders for your skin condition and help prevent those dreaded wrinkles from appearing.