overdried; overdrying
: to make (something) too dry
a facial cleanser that won't overdry your skin
To maximize volume while styling, scrunch hair with hands while blow-drying on medium heat (overdrying makes hair limp).—
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Sarah Wu, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2020
Oily or acne-prone skin: For oily skin, it’s recommended to use a body wash that contains a decongestant like salicylic acid or tea tree oil, but Dr. Illyas is quick to explain that these ingredients may overdry the skin if used too often.
—Nikhita Mahtani, SELF, 14 June 2022
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Don’t overdry the affected area.
—Sarah Wu, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2020
Oily or acne-prone skin: For oily skin, it’s recommended to use a body wash that contains a decongestant like salicylic acid or tea tree oil, but Dr. Illyas is quick to explain that these ingredients may overdry the skin if used too often.
—Nikhita Mahtani, SELF, 14 June 2022
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“Overdry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overdry. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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