CAN I HAVE OILY AND DEHYDRATED SKIN AT THE SAME TIME?

Yes, these two skin problems are mutually compatible. Here's what you can do to treat them if this is your case.

There are many questions surrounding this problem. How is it possible to have oily skin and dehydrated skin at the same time on the same face? What can I do to treat it? We answer all your questions.

How do I know if my oily skin is also dehydrated?

The first thing to do is to determine your skin type. Sometimes, it can be complicated, especially if you have oily and dry areas. If your skin feels dry or flaky, but oily a few hours after washing your face, your skin is probably a combination of both. Any type of skin - whether oily, normal or dry - can become dehydrated at any given moment.

There are several ways you can find out if your skin is dehydrated or not. For example, check how your skin reacts after applying moisturizer. If it doesn’t absorb well, it’s a sign that your pores are blocked and, therefore, your skin may be dehydrated. Another indicator used by experts is the turgor test. What is it? Stretch the skin on the cheeks for a few seconds. When released, the skin should return to normal almost immediately. If you notice that it takes a while to do so, this is a clear sign of a lack of water in the body. Other signs that may also indicate your skin is lacking hydration are dark spots under the eyes and a dull tone.

What’s the difference between dry and dehydrated skin?

Experts say that 80% of the people who come to their offices do not know how to distinguish between dry and dehydrated skin. Therefore, it’s essential to know this information in order to treat the skin according to its needs. Dry skin is associated with a lack of lipid production, which ensures that the skin is nourished at all times. Dehydrated skin, on the other hand, is a temporary condition suffered due to a lack of water in the body.

What causes dehydration?

Like other skin conditions, dehydration can be the result of several external factors such as weather, diet, allergies, stress and of course, low-quality beauty products containing alcohols and chemical components. The skin is 64% water, so keeping your skin perfectly hydrated is essential to keep it healthy. How to achieve this? With a proper beauty routine consisting of gentle, chemical-free products. Cleansers, toners and exfoliators for dehydrated skin that do not irritate are the key to keeping the skin clean and well cared for.

Is dehydration to blame for your oily skin?

At first glance, the answer is no, as genetic predisposition plays a major role in having this type of skin. However, the wrong beauty routine and using the wrong products can aggravate this problem. When the skin does not retain enough water, it produces more lipids to protect itself.

In other words, excess sebum.

This is a problem that many people with oily skin have, because they neglect moisturizers in favor of cleansers, thinking that this will eliminate excess oil. The opposite is true. Leaving oily skin without moisturizing only leads to an increase in sebum production and the appearance of more pimples.

The solution? Use a lightweight moisturizer, such as a gel moisturizer, which provides the necessary hydration without clogging pores. Even the most dehydrated and dull skin will regain its natural glow.

How do I treat oily and dehydrated skin on a daily basis?

In addition to a balanced diet and drinking enough water, the ultimate solution to keeping dehydrated oily skin at bay is to follow a proper beauty routine. This involves using gentle cleansers that remove impurities without breaking down the skin's natural barrier, along with moisturizing treatments that restore the necessary water levels and therefore prevent the skin from producing excess oil. Aquasource Night Spa is perfect for treating dehydrated and oily skin.

This nourishing mask contains algae extract grown in the dark to help the skin regenerate at night, forming a second barrier that prevents water loss. While you sleep, skin regains its shape and upon awakening feels regenerated and intensely hydrated.

What moisturizer do I need if I have dehydrated oily skin?

Finding the right moisturizer when you have dehydrated oily skin can be a really tricky task. Especially since many people still think it's best to avoid this product so as not to add more oil to the skin. However, this stigma causes many people to constantly break out with acne and blemishes. This is because if you don’t moisturize your skin, even if it’s oily, it produces more sebum to make up for the lack of water. Therefore, not moisturizing produces the opposite effect. So, what should the perfect moisturizer contain to take care of oily and dehydrated skin?

First of all, you need to identify if you have dehydrated skin in order to treat it properly. Although if you’ve always had oily skin, you may also have dehydrated skin. In fact, dehydrated oily skin is quite common, as those who suffer from it often use particularly aggressive toners, cleansers and exfoliants to try to keep sebum production under control. However, these types of products also strip the skin of its natural oils and can even weaken the hydrolipidic barrier - the outermost layer of the skin that holds water.

That's why, on more than one occasion, you may have noticed your skin feeling tight, red and unevenly textured, even more sensitive than usual. And no, it's not because of the acne you get from time to time. That's why you need a moisturizer, specifically designed for taking care of oily skin.

The goal is to restore water loss in your dehydrated oily skin without clogging pores with greasy products, so opt for gel-type creams with a fluid and light texture, which are mattifying and oil-free. One that may suit your skin is Biotherm's Aquasource Hyalu Plump Gel.

Its gel formula contains encapsulated filled pearls that melt on contact with the skin to provide intense hydration. It also contains detoxifying algae and hyaluronic acid to prevent wrinkles typical of dehydration. Apply in the evening after facial cleansing, massaging with gentle movements to activate the capsules. In this way, the cream will create a protective yet breathable layer that will lock in moisture and promote skin cell renewal overnight.