text: Yes! Dehydration kills your skin. I didn't know it would cause unsunburned skin to peel, but it will cause the lips to, so why not?\nIn fact, when you are dehydrated, lotion doesn't soak in either. Luckily, if you go ahead and start now, it won't take long to get back to normal. It also helps you take it easy on the colas and sodium rich food. Did you know one twelve ounce soda takes twice that amount in water from your body to metabolize? So you're taking a step backward for each can.