Dry skin refers to a skin type in which the skin produces too little of a natural oil called sebum. This lack of sebum leads to dryness of the skin, which is accompanied by slight flaking, roughness and a feeling of tightness. Dry skin is often caused by genetic factors, ageing, environmental influences or improper skin care.
Dehydrated skin, on the other hand, refers to a skin condition that lacks water. This means that the skin loses moisture and becomes dehydrated. Dehydrated skin can be caused by sun exposure, ageing, the use of inappropriate skin care products or weather conditions.
Sometimes the terms “dry skin” and “dehydrated skin” are used synonymously, but it is important to understand the difference between these two conditions. Dry skin is usually associated with a lack of the skin’s own sebum, while dehydrated skin means a lack of moisture in the skin. So, you can have dry skin, dehydrated skin or both, depending on the factors affecting your skin.
What causes dry skin:
What causes dehydrated skin:
Symptoms of dry skin:
Scaliness: dry skin often indicates the presence of tiny scales.
Roughness: the skin may feel rough and uneven to the touch.
Dryness: a lack of moisture in the skin causes a feeling of dryness.
Appearance of dryness: the skin may look dry as fine lines appear.
Symptoms of dehydrated skin:
Tightness and roughness: dry skin often causes a feeling of tightness and roughness.
Sensitivity: skin becomes sensitive to touch.
Matte appearance: dehydrated skin can look tired and lack radiance.
Fine lines, deep wrinkles and sagging skin: loss of moisture can accentuate fine lines, cause deep wrinkles and sagging skin.
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