How can I tell the difference between dryness and dehydration?Updated a year ago
Dehydration is a temporary problem when your skin’s upper layers lack water, while dryness is your skin not producing a lot of oil. Having dry skin can lead to dehydration, but those with oily skin are just as likely to be dehydrated.
So how to tell the difference? It’s simple. If your skin doesn’t produce much oil and your pores are on the small side, then you’re dry. You’ll be able to tell that your skin is dehydrated if it feels tight and uncomfortable, or if it looks flaky and dull. It may even sting a little when you apply moisturizer.
If, in addition to signs of dehydration, your skin still gets shiny, then you probably have dehydrated, oily skin.