People use the term dry skin and dehydrated skin interchangeably, but are they really the same thing?
DO YOU really know your skin type? Or are you just as confused as the rest of us?
Before splurging on skincare, there’s one big question to answer: What’s your skin type?
Most people categorize themselves as dry or oily — but here's the plot twist: dehydrated skin enters the chat. But wait, isn't that just another way to say dry skin?
Isn’t dehydrated skin and dry skin the same thing?
Verdict:
FALSE
Dry skin is when the skin lacks oil, to keep it moist throughout the day. Dehydrated skin however, is when the skin lacks water.
People with dehydrated skin tend to look dull, some premature signs of aging, wrinkles and loss of elasticity. While people with dry skin can be spotted with their dry, flaky skin.
Both skin types also require different treatments, making them even more different. For dry skin, shea butter and plant oil is suitable for treatment as they are oil-based whereas dehydrated skin is well suited with ingredients like glycerin and aloe, leaning more for water-based products.
So next time your skin feels tight or dull, ask yourself: Is it thirsty for water or begging for oil? Crack the code, and your skincare routine will finally make sense.
References:
1. https://www.healthline.com/
2. https://www.medicalnewstoday.
3. https://dermnetnz.org/topics/
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
