dehydrate

"We know that tardigrades have multiple intrinsic proteins for cryptobiosis that allow the tardigrades to dehydrate or freeze without damage to the cell membranes and enhance their survival from extreme conditions that kill most living organisms," Nelson said.

Thanks to modern technology, you can achieve much the same effect without building a backyard drying rack: An oven or specialized countertop machine can generally dehydrate food in less than 12 hours and all you have to do is slice your ingredient evenly, spread it all out in a single layer and press a button.

Mehta recommends switching to a hydrating, more cream based, cleanser and also decreasing application of products such as retinoids, exfoliant, and vitamin C, which can dehydrate skin.

“I saw laxatives, I saw caffeine pills, diet pills, things that probably shouldn’t be sold on a market. I saw prescription drug abuse, you name it. I’ve not had water for 24 hours ahead of a swimsuit competition so that I would dehydrate myself to the point of, you could see my muscles, and I’m not the only one.”

They dehydrate dangerously quickly without it, even in cooler seasons.