DRY SKIN VS DEHYDRATED SKIN (AND HOW TO TREAT THEM!)

Did you know? Although they are similar, dry skin and dehydrated skin are different! Thus, both need their own treatment so it is very important for us to know how to differentiate them correctly.

KEY DIFFERENCE

The easiest way to differentiate between dry skin and dehydrated skin is that dry skin lacks oil, while dehydrated skin lacks water. Dry skin is considered as a skin type, whereas dehydrated skin is more classified as a skin concern. Dehydrated skin can be caused by the lack of water intake. Bad lifestyle such as alcohol consumption can also make the skin become dehydrated. Meanwhile, dry skin can be caused by external factors, such as weather, showers, sun damage, and harsh products, or internal factors, like aging and genetics. Moreover, people with oily skin can also have dehydrated skin, so it doesn’t only happen to dry skin.

HOW TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN DRY SKIN AND DEHYDRATED SKIN?

Dehydrated skin oftentimes feels tight, even after being moisturized, while dry skin usually feels rough or itchy. While dehydrated skin shows redness and inflammation, dry skin has redness and irritation. Both conditions show fine lines and wrinkles, but on dehydrated skin they look more pronounced, whereas on dry skin they’re rather small. Another main difference between these two is dehydrated skin may look shiny and oily.

ULTIMATE TREATMENT FOR DEHYDRATED AND DRY SKIN

Now that we know the difference between dehydrated and dry skin, we can identify the right treatment for each condition. Oil-based skincare is a must for dry skin, the oil ingredients can be jojoba oil, olive oil, etc. For dehydrated skin, water-based skincare is the key. Choose products with vitamin and water to hydrate the skin. You might also have to increase your water intake through diet, like drinking more water and eating more fruits that contain water, to nourish your skin and repair skin’s barrier.

Both dehydrated and dry skin need hyaluronic acid. This skin-loving ingredient can be found in MUAQ Skin Booster Serum, along with other natural ingredients such as caviar extract, niacinamide, arbutin, lactobacillus, and collagen, that not only hydrates and moisturizes the skin, but also reduces the appearance of red marks, blemishes, and irritated skin. Goodbye dehydrated and dry skin, hello youthful glowing skin!