Hi Emma, sorry to hear about your dehydrated skin. Mine used to be like that as well. I used a very gentle routine to fix it. What I did was both cleanse and moisturize with a combination of (avocado or hemp seed) oil and cold cream (my own recipe - but it's very similar to other recipes you can find online). One thing I found that turned out to be an absolute game changer, was to stop using warm/hot water on my face. If you're trying the OCM, make sure you use a washcloth soaked in COLD water! Trust me, it made all my acne, fine lines and scars fade within a month. Be patient though, because rehydrating your skin takes some time, you might not see results right away.