Moisturization vs hydration. Whats the difference and why does it matter. Moisturizers and hydrators
both address the importance of making sure the skin is getting all the water it needs
to fight dryness, dehydration, premature signs of aging and environmental damage.
But what exactly is the difference, which one do i need for my skintype, and how do i pick the right
one? Glad your asking these questions, because Im here to answer them, right after this intro.
Water plays a central role in making sure your skin stays healthy, smooth and radiant,
which is why every skin care aisle is loaded with products that promise to hydrate and
moisturize skin. But hydration and moisturization is not the same thing and knowing the difference
will help you make the best choice when targeting your skin’s specific needs.
Lets start out with hydration. Hydration refers to the water content within the cells themselves
that leads them to swell, become plump and bouncy. If water flows out of the cells and the cells are
dehydrated, they can become shriveled affecting the surface of the skin. So for example when you
use a topical hydrator, you’re infusing your cells with water, to do 2 things: improve your
skin’s ability to absorb moisture and improve your skins ability to absorb nutrients. Hydrators
are also ingredients called humectants, and some examples of humectants are glycerin or hyaluronic
acid, that absorb water from the atmosphere or your skin and hold it in place on your skin.
As far as moisturization goes: moisturizing is about trapping and sealing in moisture to do
3 things: build the skin’s protective barrier, prevent water loss and keep the skin soft and
smooth. Which is what topical moisturizers do, they do the trapping, while hydrators do
the absorbing. And for the most part, Moisturizers are oil-based ingredients called occlusive agents,
such as petrolatum or mineral oil, and emollients like esters and plant oils.
They work by creating a seal on the surface of skin which prevents water from escaping, which
goes back to, you guessed it, trapping moisture. Now lets get into which one do I need,
a moisturizer or a hydrator, or both. Lets say your skin is on the dry side, and you are more
prone to dry, flaky skin, and your skin has a hard time locking in moisture. Thats a tell
tale sign that you are in need of a moisturizer. Which is super useful during the winter when your
skin is more prone to dryness. You can click the description below to find a list of moisturizers
I recommend. Also guys, if youre liking the content, click that like button down below.
But now lets say your skin is dull with fine lines becoming more prominent with wrinkling occurring,
you can say that your skin is on the dehydrated side. Which is a tell tale sign that you are in
need of a hydrator. And remember, Dehydrated skin means the cells are parched and starved of water.
When this happens, they are not plump and volumized and appear shriveled
which brings out those wrinkles and fine lines. The ultimate goal with both cases is that Ideally,
we want hydrated, bouncy, swollen cells that have topical moisture locked into them,
this way we can say that the skin is both hydrated and moisturized.
And lastly, to choose which moisturizer is best for your skin type, my best recommendation is
that For acne-prone skin, use a light, oil-free moisturizer usually in the form of a lotion.
They have less oil and more water content. But For combination skin, a lotion or cream
will do fine too, while a serum or a more emollient cream is best for dryer skin types.
And to choose which hydrater is best for you skin type, Look for water-based, noncomedogenic
hydrators, like hyaloronic acid, which works well with all skin types. Go with Water-soluble,
so they won’t clog pores and make sure they dont contain alcohols,so you dont get drying. And
For best results, hydrators and moisturizers should be applied morning (before sunscreen)
and then at night. You can even apply moisturizing lotions or creams after applying your hydrator so
it doesn’t peel, which can be a good trick. And again, links will be down in the description.
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