{"id":841,"date":"2021-07-06T11:43:05","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T11:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fashionscoop.co.za\/?p=841"},"modified":"2021-07-06T11:43:06","modified_gmt":"2021-07-06T11:43:06","slug":"is-your-skin-dry-or-dehydrated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fashionscoop.co.za\/index.php\/2021\/07\/06\/is-your-skin-dry-or-dehydrated\/","title":{"rendered":"Is your skin dry or dehydrated?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s one of the most searched for skincare phrases online, \u201cIs my skin dry or dehydrated?\u201d, and for good reason too, especially with the extremely cold temperatures we\u2019ve been experiencing this winter. \u201cWhile we tend to use the terms dry skin and dehydrated skin interchangeably, they\u2019re actually distinctly different from one another,\u201d explains Clere skincare brand manager Su-Marie Annandale.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dry skin is a skin type, like oily or combination skin, where the complexion lacks oils, or lipids, so it takes on a more flaky, dry appearance. If you have dry skin, you may also notice your skin develops a scaly appearance, white flakes, redness or irritation and an increased incidence of psoriasis, eczema, or dermatitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dehydrated skin on the other hand is a skin condition that occurs when there\u2019s a lack of water in the skin. This can happen to anyone, regardless of skin type \u2014 people with oily or combination skin can experience dehydration. Dehydrated skin typically looks dull and can show premature signs of ageing, like surface wrinkles and loss of elasticity. You may also notice darker circles under your eyes or a general tired eye appearance, itchiness, dullness and more sensitive fine lines and wrinkles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annandale says a great way to tell if your skin is dehydrated is to do the pinch test. \u201cWhile this test isn\u2019t definitive, it\u2019s a good way to start thinking about your skin from the inside out\u201d:<\/p>\n\n\n\n