Is your skin dry or dehydrated? Avoid these 4 common mistakes.

Dry and dehydrated skin might look the same: tight, dull, or flaky, but they’re actually very different. Understanding what your skin really needs is the key to bringing back that healthy, hydrated glow.

Let’s break it down and avoid the 4 most common mistakes that lead to dehydration.

Dry vs dehydrated skin

Dry skin is a skin type
Often this skin type is permanent and is inherited, however it’s more susceptible with ageing or certain health issues as well. Dry skin naturally produces less oil, so it needs rich, nourishing and oil-based products to protect & replenish the skin barrier. 

Dehydrated skin is a temporary skin condition
It can happen to anyone, even oil skin types! Dehydrated skin is when your skin lacks water (not oil). Weather changes, harsh products or diet can all leave your skin feeling tight, flaky or itchy. 

4 COMMON MISTAKES AND SOLUTIONS FOR DEHYDRATED SKIN

MISTAKE #1: USING HARSH CLEANSERS

Many cleansers strip away too much, especially foaming or bar soaps with high pH levels. They can dry out your skin and accelerate premature ageing. 

Fix: Switch to a gentle, yet effective & hydrating cleanser.

• Radiance Cream Cleanser - a nourishing, creamy formula that deeply cleanses while hydrating (perfect for normal to dry skin).
  
  
• Purifying Gel Cleanser - lightweight and refreshing, with Aloe Vera to keep your skin balanced (great for oily to combination skin types).

MISTAKE #2: OVER-EXFOLIATING

Daily exfoliation, harsh exfoliants or strong acids might feel satisfying, but they're damaging your barrier and leads to more dryness and irritation. 

Fix: Exfoliate gently, just 1-2 times per week

• Refining Face Polish - with soft, rounded jojoba beads and gentle fruit AHAs to buff away dead skin without compromising the skin’s integrity.
  
  
• Instant Glow Face Masque - brightens, hydrates and restores your natural glow while keeping moisture locked in. 
  
  

MISTAKE #3: SKIPPING SERUMS

If you're only cleansing and moisturising, you're missing a vital hydration step. Serums deliver potent, active ingredients deep into the skin for lasting results.

Fix: Add a powerhouse serum to your daily ritual

• Kakadu Brightening Serum: a lightweight Vitamin C + Hyaluronic acid + Aloe Vera blend that restores hydration and radiance. 
  
  
• Restore Serum: a luxurious face oil rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids to soothe and deeply hydrate dry skin. Once applied, this serum sinks right into the skin without feeling greasy.

MISTAKE #4: Forgetting internal hydration

Your skin reflects what's happening on the inside. Skipping water and relying on caffeine or comfort foods can leave your skin parched.

Fix: Hydration from the inside out

Drink 6-8 cups of filtered water daily (add a little warm water in winter) and load up on hydrating foods like cucumber, avocado, leafy greens, papaya, and berries. Swap extra coffee for herbal teas or warm lemon water.

Nourishing our skin throughout the different environmental changes is key to ensuring its receiving the nutrients required to keep hydrated, supple and vibrant. Remember, if you’re dehydrated internally, your skin will be too!