They sound the same but they're not. Dry is a skin type (lacks oil); dehydrated is a condition (lacks water) — and even oily skin can be dehydrated.
Heat, sweat, air-con and over-cleansing strip water from the skin, so many people here are oily and dehydrated at once. See our humidity skincare routine.
A facial with a skin scan can tell you exactly which you're dealing with.
Yes — dehydration is a lack of water, not oil. Oily, acne-prone skin in humid climates is often dehydrated from over-cleansing and air-con.
Hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, a gentler routine, and a hydra resurfacing facial for an immediate boost.