Is your skin dry or dehydrated?
Often, we confuse between dry and dehydrated skin. We use both these terms synonymously and unconsciously. But, it is not a correct practice and there is a huge difference between both. Sometimes, when you feel that your skin is dry, it might actually be dehydrated. Everyone has a different skin type and acquires different skin conditions according to that. Skin type is fixed since you are born and the effect of your surroundings and lifestyle are manifested on that skin type. It could be dry or oily. However, a skin condition is something that is developed due to temporary changes in the local environment of the skin, your hormones, the food you eat, the amount of sleep you get or if there is stress in your life. It could be temporary and short-lived or could last for several years before fading away forever. For instance, acne, irritation, eczema, spots etc. This could happen with anyone and does not need a definite age or time to occur. A person born with dry skin lacks oil na...