Signature Skin by Katie

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There’s a big difference between dry and dehydrated skin, yet both tend to feel the same - just plain dry. Find out the characteristics of each to determine which you might have!

When your skin feels dry, you may naturally assume that it is dry. But it might just be dehydrated and in need of water. What does that really mean? We’ll explain.



what is the difference between dry and dehydrated skin?
Dry skin is a skin type and dehydrated skin is a skin condition. Your skin type is what you’re naturally born with, such as oily skin or dry skin. Your skin condition, however, is what happens to your skin, such as dehydration, acne and irritation. Skin conditions can happen to anyone, temporarily or longer, and in some instances, a skin condition can stay for good.



what is dry skin?
If you have a dry skin type, it means you’re lacking oil. You were born this way, and you’re dry everywhere else on your body including hands, scalp, legs, etc. When you put on moisturisers and lotions, chances are they soak up fairly quickly. You may also regularly experience issues like flaking, cracking, sensitivity or eczema on a regular basis.



what is dehydrated skin?
If you have a dehydrated skin condition, your skin is lacking water. This can be caused by lots of factors such as makeup, diet, incorrect product use, weather; it goes on. But here’s where it gets tricky: When skin is dehydrated, it creates more oil to make up for the missing water. This can cause breakouts, irritation and dry patches. Skin can even feel oily and dry at the same time.