6 commonly used wrong moisturizing methods

The weather is getting cooler, and as we add clothes, we obviously notice that our faces are getting drier

Moisturizing! Moisturizing! Moisturizing! Become the first important thing!!

However, obviously, all the moisturizing work that should be done has been done, why is the face still so dry? I apply a mask every day, but it is still dry. Applying multiple layers of skincare products, the situation hasn't improved...

If you also have these confusions, then it is likely that you have gone into the misunderstanding of moisturizing.

90% of people have stepped on these 6 pits

1. Spray for dry skin

Pure water spray is in the limelight, and many online celebrities and celebrities have recommended it.

However, if it is the main strategy of daily hydration, it is by no means a wise choice to spray it in the face from time to time.

After all, water is just water, and it will evaporate quickly after being sprayed on the face, making it impossible to achieve long-term moisturizing effect.

Not only that, but it may also take away the moisture from the skin, causing the skin to become drier, even peeling and redness.

2. Don't wash your face or apply moisturizer after applying the mask

Except for some sleeping masks, most sheet masks and spread masks do not contain oil.

If you don't wash your face or apply moisturizer after applying the mask, the moisturizer in the mask will start to "absorb water in reverse" when the water evaporates, making the skin drier.

Therefore, after applying the mask, be sure to wash your face with clean water and apply lotion or cream to lock in moisture.

3. Peeling requires exfoliation

Peeling is indeed easy to occur when the weather is dry, but peeling does not necessarily mean that there is too much cutin. It may be that the cutin that should not have fallen off fell off because it is too dry.

In this case, if exfoliation is performed, it is likely to make the skin more sensitive.

The best way to deal with the peeling situation due to dryness is to apply skin cream with good moisturizing effect to protect the "emotional" cutin. Or you can try to use emulsions containing low concentrations of fruit acids (such as lactobionic acid, lactic acid, etc.) to gently regulate keratin metabolism.

4. Be sure to use ultra-oily skin care products

Everyone's skin condition is different. In order to achieve moisturizing effect, some girls will use super-oily skin care products. Although the moisturizing effect of this kind of skin care products is really good, it may also cause acne and cause harm to the skin.

The best state after applying skincare products is that it is neither dry and tight, nor greasy and heavy.

Not the hottest product is the most suitable for you, or you should choose according to your own feelings.

5. The more skin care products you put on your face, the more moisturizing it will be

If your water, essence and lotion are light and thin in texture, and the content of oil (squalane, squalene, mineral oil and other ingredients) is not high, then applying multiple layers will not work as well as one layer of cream.

Rather than applying multiple layers of skincare products, choose one or two products that suit you.

6. Hot water steaming face moisturizing

Face steamer is also the choice of many people in winter.

Hot water vapor can open the pores and increase the blood circulation of the skin, but at the same time, it also opens the channel for the skin to transport water outward.

If you don't apply skin care products in time after steaming your face, it will be easier to become dry.

What should I do for real moisturizing?

  1. Gentle cleansing

    • ① Choose gentle cleansing products. For example, the soap-based facial cleanser at home can be replaced with an amino acid facial cleanser.

    • ② Avoid violent rubbing during face washing, reduce the use of cleaning mask, and don't wash your face or take a bath with too hot water.

  2. Switch to moisturizing skin care products

    • The emulsion can be replaced with a cream-based skin care product containing squalane, squalene or mineral oil. Or according to your own needs, add skin care oil to skin care products and use it together

  4. Apply cream after mask

    • The frequency of applying the mask should be controlled to no more than three times a week. After applying the mask, wash off the excess serum, and then apply a cream with a larger oily content to achieve a water locking effect.

  5. Pick the essence with stronger moisturizing function.

  6. Humidifiers can be used in dry areas to increase air humidity.

  7. Maintenance with the help of medical aesthetics. Medical aesthetic projects such as water-light acupuncture can increase the moisture content of the skin.

 

Disclaimer

  • 1. This website aims to popularize skincare knowledge for readers;
  • 2. The popular science content cannot replace doctors' diagnosis opinions, and is for reference only; If you have skin problems, please consult a professional doctor in time;