Proper hydration is vital for skin care. Without it, your skin can become dry, flaky, dull and have an unpleasant sensation. Especially on cold days, proper skin hydration is a must.
However, although you can apply your moisturizer daily, your skin may not retain moisture. After all, how many times have you hydrated your face and body, only to find that your skin is dehydrated again the next morning?
Apparently, there are some innocent mistakes that can easily sabotage your hydration. So read all these little traps below. But do not worry! Their solution is just as easy!
Mistake # 1: You are not hydrating your whole body
You are not alone. Many people who meticulously care for their facial skin relax when it comes to body care. This is because in the beauty industry, much of the attention is focused on the face, as it is the most visible part of the skin and often more sensitive than other areas of the body.
But to completely ignore body care is a shame. Especially when in recent years products and formulas have competed that compete with those of facial care. For example, you can find a body cream just as rich as your favorite night cream. Or a hand treatment that helps erase blackheads, like a luminosity serum.
Also, the skin barrier does not stop in the neck and moisture plays a vital role in its function. Thus, if you neglect the hydration of your whole body, the skin barrier is weakened, reducing the protection of the skin from external factors. Over time, this can lead to premature aging, fine lines and wrinkles.
The solution
Consider this text as a sign to invest in your body care, giving your skin the necessary hydration. Just as you choose a thicker moisturizer for more hydration in winter, do the same for your body. Simply choose a thick body cream with a moisturizing base. Prefer formulas with aloe, shea butter, moringa seed oil, oat oil, coconut oil or tiles.
Mistake # 2: You are using very hot water
It is a fact that few things are as enjoyable as a bath with steaming, hot water. But, no matter how wonderful you feel at that moment, your skin barrier suffers.
The reason is simple. Hot water evaporates faster, which means that there is not enough time to trap moisture on the skin after rinsing. So, if the water evaporates before you manage to lock in the moisture with your cream, it will leave your skin even drier than before. Also, scalding water removes natural oils and lipids from the skin, endangering the skin barrier. And, as we mentioned, this can lead to cracked, dry skin.
The solution
Many dermatologists recommend the use of lukewarm or slightly warm water when taking a shower or washing your face. This is especially important in winter if you can do it. The reason is because the function of the skin barrier is already weakened by the cold, so it is better not to worsen it further.
Mistake # 3: You do not moisturize wet skin
After cleansing, the goal is to lock in all the moisture on the skin. In fact, it will be easier for the moisturizers in your products, such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin, to retain moisture if the skin is fresh. Moisturizers draw water from the environment to hydrate the skin, so moist skin can intensify hydration from the products.
The solution
As you probably already guessed the solution is simple. Apply your cream directly after the shower. After washing, lightly wipe your skin with a towel. Then apply a rich moisturizer full of moisturizing ingredients to lock in all the hydration.
Although simple, the above three moisturizing mistakes can easily steal the glow of your skin. But there is no reason to worry since as you saw solutions are very simple.
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