The Difference Between Dry & Dehydrated Skin

Did you know your skin can change with the seasons? As the air gets drier outside, your skin can actually get dried out too — and we’re not just talking about the skin on your face. While it’s important to moisturize year-round, you’ll want to take extra care of your entire body as the temperatures start to dip. Of course, the products you use can help keep your skin smooth, soft, and comfortable (and Curie is here to help! 🤗). But the first step you’ll need to take is determining whether your skin is dry or dehydrated...

Dry vs. Dehydrated Skin: What’s the Difference?

First things first, dry skin is a skin type. If your skin is dry, that means it doesn’t produce enough natural oils to keep it moisturized, which can lead to an uncomfortable tight feeling and/or rough, flaky texture. Dry skin can become exacerbated — and even drier — if your environment is also dry, leading to itchiness, flakiness, redness, and irritation. 

Dehydrated skin, on the other hand, isn’t a skin type, but rather a condition where your skin doesn’t have enough hydration, and it can affect anyone — even those with oily skin. Dehydrated skin can look dull, rough, and flakey, and it occurs when you’re not drinking enough water, sweating excessively, and not replenishing your skin with much-needed moisture. 

Rehydrating dehydrated skin is pretty easy, and developing a nourishing winter skincare routine can keep your complexion feeling soft and healthy not just all winter, but all year long. 

Products for Winter Skin Hydration

The key to rejuvenating both dry and dehydrated is moisture, moisture, and more moisture! Be sure to drink at least eight glasses of water a day, use a humidifier if your home is feeling dry, and take extra care of your skin by incorporating hydration-rich products into your routine. Luckily, a number of Curie’s formulas are specially made to replenish your skin’s moisture levels.

Exfoliating Coconut Nectar Body Wash Bar: Before you start layering on your mega hydrators, exfoliating will help remove any dry, flakey skin and smooth out rough patches to make it easier for your skin to retain moisture. Itty bitty coconut flakes in our nourishing Coconut Nectar Body Wash Bar gently slough off dead skin, while shea butter replenishes for baby smooth softness. 

Hydrating Warm Vanilla Body Wash Bar: Don’t just stop with one layer of hydration! To really lock in moisture, you’ll want to double (and maybe even triple up) on hydrators. Our Hydrating Warm Vanilla Body Wash Bar will get the job done with a rich mix of vitamin E, almond, and macadamia nut oils that envelop skin in a protective moisture veil to keep it soft, smooth, and healthy. Vitamin E also has wide-reaching antioxidant benefits to even out your skin tone and enhance radiance. 

Whipped Body Wash & Shave Cream: Fun fact: Shaving can actually dry out your skin, which is why using a hydrating shaving cream is so important. Our dual-acting Whipped Body Wash & Shave Cream cleanses skin, and coats it in pillowy moisture (thanks to glycerin and lime oil) for a smoother glide that prevents post-shave dryness. 

Treat Your Skin to The Best

Remember, to keep your skin soft, supple, and healthy you’ll need to layer on the hydration. By using Curie’s moisture-rich body products, you’ll be able to kiss both dry and dehydrated skin goodbye for good! After your shower, don’t forget to seal in all of that hydration with a rich moisturizer or body oil too. Opt for products made with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or squalane — these ingredients work overtime to maintain the barrier and ward off any dry patches. (Our Moisturizing Hair and Body Oil is another great addition to your lineup.)