Dehydrated skin vs. dry skin Dehydration can affect dry, oily, or combination skin and can be aggravated by lifestyle or topical skin care. Unlike dry skin, dehydrated skin can come and go. Soothe and Recovery Cream Soothe and Recovery Cream is a dually formulated moisturizer that specifically soothes, calms, and repairs irritated skin. Cactus, yeast extract, ceramides and other rich vitamins restore the moisture barrier, which helps the skin to maintain its natural structure.