Everything You Need to Know About Dry vs. Dehydrated Skin
ImaxTree If you’ve ever wondered how and why your typically balanced or combination skin has suddenly turned a corner into way oily territory, or has gone the other way into a total Sahara situation, we may just have the answer for you—and, with that, a solution. Dehydrated skin may sound like just another way to say dry skin, but stay with us here. Dehydration can happen to any and all skin types, and yes, it could be the cause of your sudden change in oil production. Here’s the lowdown on dry vs. dehydrated skin: dry skin is a skin type, often a result of genetics, whereas dehydrated skin is a temporary condition that can occur on any skin type. It’s exacerbated by external causes like too-harsh skin care products, poor dietary choices, and cold weather. Dry skin is skin that naturally fails to produce enough oil to properly hydrate itself, so it gets that itchy, flaky feeling that isn’t necessarily resigned to the face alone. If you have dry skin, you’ll likely see it—and f...