We tend to think skin dryness and dehydration mean the same thing, but did you know that there's a whole world of difference between the two? Dry skin refers to inadequate oil or sebum production, while dehydrated skin means lack of moisture and can happen to all skin types – even oily skins. Find out how to combat skin dehydration and restore your skin's natural moisture balance.

Dry skin vs. Dehydrated skin

While the cause of dry skin is usually hereditary or ageing, dehydrated skin is caused by an upset of the moisture level maintained by the skin's surface.

For your skin to be in optimal health, it has to have ample moisture. Only then can your skin reap the benefits of any skincare product. However, with ageing and other factors like work stress and smoking, your skin becomes unable to maintain the moisture level needed for supple skin.