Are you doing the right thing about hydration

 

Autumn and winter

Hydration is particularly important

However, many people do hydration work

Only found that it didn't work

So what should be done

Be careful about these misunderstandings about hydration

 

Myth 1: Confusing hydrating and moisturizing

We are used to saying hydration and moisturizing together, which leads many people to think that they are the same thing, but in fact they are very different.

What is Hydration? Hydration is Give fine directly to the skin Water required for cell replenishment , hydrating products are mostly various lotions, bottled essences, sprays, facial masks, etc. The texture is mostly liquid ；

What is Moisturizing? Hydrating refers to Form a moisturizing film on the surface layer of skin to lock moisture and prevent skin moisture loss Moisturizing products generally include moisturizing lotions, creams and other products containing oil moisturizing ingredients.

Conceptually
It's like having an empty bottle, Hydration is to pour water into the bottle, and moisturizing is to add a lid to the bottle to lock the water;
In terms of the order of use
Hydrate first and then moisturize 。 First, add moisture to the skin, and then use lotion and cream to consolidate the protective film of the skin, so as to lock the moisture tightly;

 

In terms of composition
Common hydrating ingredients include hyaluronic acid, trehalose, polyols, amino acids, etc.; Common moisturizing ingredients include ceramides, various vegetable oils, synthetic lipids, beeswax, etc. Products that usually contain a lot of oil are mostly moisturizing, such as lotions and creams.

Having said so much, in short

Moisturizing + moisturizing, you can have hydrated skin

 

Myth 2: Apply hydrating mask frequently

When the skin is dehydrated, many people like to apply hydrating masks wildly, and masks can indeed Quickly replenish skin moisture and stimulate the maximum vitality of skin in a short time, but the more mask is used, the better 。

When applying the mask, skin hydration will increase, but excessive hydration will lead to "excessive hydration". At this time Your stratum corneum will be over-loosened, and the skin barrier function will be weakened, which can easily make the skin sensitive and fragile 。

Positive Generally speaking, the frequency of applying masks Two or three times a week That is , each application 10 to 15 minutes , which can not only effectively replenish moisture and nutrition for the skin, but also allow the skin to get full rest.

In addition, after applying the mask, I feel that the essence is almost absorbed. Excess essence must be washed off Because the essence of the mask has many nutrients, it will become a breeding ground for bacteria if it stays on the face for a long time, so it must be washed off.

 

Myth 3: Skin tingling means lack of water

Many people think that when skin tingling occurs, the skin is extremely dehydrated, but in fact, Skin tingling is mostly related to lack of water. The main reason is that the barrier of the stratum corneum is damaged, that is, "the skin barrier function is impaired".

At this time Waiting Using Skin care products crazy hydrate, don't say whether there is any effect, if they contain irritating ingredients, then these ingredients will enter the skin along the damaged epidermis and irritate the dermal nerve. It will make your skin condition worse, and may even make your original healthy skin "created" into "sensitive skin", resulting in redness and sensitivity.

 

When the skin feels tingling, Don't simply think that it is caused by skin dehydration. At this time What needs to be done most is repair. Choose mild moisturizing essence, repair lotion, cream, etc. to give the skin a layer of protective film , can help the skin resist the harsh seasonal environment together!

Let me secretly tell you that as long as the barrier is not particularly damaged, simple stinging, redness, swelling and pain, and small bumps are not big problems. If you do basic moisturizing and repair, the skin will repair itself.

 

Therefore, when babies are replenishing water
But be cautious
Never fall into these misunderstandings
Hydrate correctly, hydrate rationally
To have moist and flawless healthy skin

 

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  • 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;