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Oily and dehydrated skin: can you have both at the same time?
Yes. And it is much more common than we think.
Having oily skin does not necessarily mean it is well hydrated. In fact, skin can produce excess oil while also lacking water.
Understanding this difference is essential to choosing the right products for our skin.
Oiliness and dehydration are not the same thing
When we talk about oily skin, we are mainly referring to increased sebum production. This can lead to shine, more visible pores or a tendency to develop blemishes.
Dehydration, on the other hand, refers to a lack of water in the skin. It can cause tightness, discomfort, uneven texture or a dull appearance.
So:
Oil ≠ hydration.
Oily skin needs water too.
Why does this concept cause confusion?
When looking to improve skin hydration, some products provide hydrating ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid. Others have a higher oil content and form a water-repellent film on the skin’s surface to help prevent moisture loss. Although the outcome may be the same, better hydration, the mechanism is different. This is why not all moisturising products are equally suitable for oily skin.
Why can this happen?
One of the most common mistakes is assuming that oily skin does not need any moisturising products. In addition, products designed for more mature skin are generally formulated with a higher proportion of oils.
People may use overly harsh cleansers, stop using moisturisers altogether or look for formulas that dry out the skin.
However, excessive cleansing or an overly astringent routine can disrupt the skin’s barrier function and increase feelings of dryness and tightness.
The result can be skin that continues to produce sebum while feeling dehydrated at the same time.
The solution is to keep hydrating
The key is to choose the right kind of hydration for this skin type.
Oily or combination skin can benefit from lightweight, fast-absorbing formulas with hydrating ingredients that provide water and comfort without leaving a heavy or greasy feel. 360º CORRECTIVE SERUM-LIGHT TEXTURE
This is why a serum can be particularly useful.
Its lightweight texture allows you to incorporate hydrating ingredients into your routine without making it feel heavy.
Balanced skin is not oil-free skin
The goal should not be to eliminate sebum completely. Sebum is part of our skin’s natural protection.
What matters is finding the right balance: controlling excess oil while maintaining adequate hydration.
Because oily skin can be dehydrated too.
And once we understand that these are two different needs, we can start caring for our skin in a much smarter way.
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