What is the difference between dry skin and dehydrated skin?
There is a huge difference between dry skin and dehydrated skin. It is important to know the difference, in order to choose the right skin care products. Dry skin is a skin type, just like normal skin, combination skin and oily skin. By definition, dry skin lacks lipids, or natural oils. The sebaceous gland is not able to produce an adequate amount of lipids and therefore the skin constantly feels tight and itchy. There can also be flaking, redness and a lack of radiance. Even after a cream is applied.Dehydrated skin is a skin condition which can affect any skin type. Dehydration – lack of water in the superficial layers of the skin temporarily brings feelings of tightness, pulling and discomfort. When a moisturizer is applied to the skin, these symptoms tend to go away. If you have dry skin, look for products that contain petrolatum, mineral and vegetable oils, shea butter and fatty acids. These ingredients will compensate for the lack of oil on the skin and bring temporary comfort. I
