“Nature gives you the face you have at 20; it is up to you to merit the face you have at 50.”
You’ve heard it time and time again. All the beauty articles talk about it and all dermatologists nag you to do it— moisturize! It’s the key to looking young.
Maintaining your skin’s moisture balance and keeping it hydrated is fundamental to keeping your skin healthy. Weather, environment, changes from indoor to outdoor temperatures, time in the sun and even diet can all affect the moisture level of our skin. Regular moisturizing will help your skin maintain its vibrant elasticity and prevent premature wrinkles and fine lines.
Perhaps one of the biggest misconceptions about moisturizers is that it hydrates the skin. The truth is moisturizers form a film over the skin and lock in the skin’s natural moisture. This in turn not only increases the skin’s water content, but also protects the skin and encourages an orderly desquamation (shedding) process that makes the skin appear smoother.
Everyone, no matter what skin type (except for those with acne), should moisturize. Whether oily or dry, both types will benefit from moisturizers. What differs is the texture of the product you choose which depends on your skin type. If you have normal to dry skin, a lotion or creamy lotion texture is best. If you have normal to oily skin, a gel, serum or toner texture is ideal.
You’ve heard it time and time again. All the beauty articles talk about it and all dermatologists nag you to do it— moisturize! It’s the key to looking young.
Maintaining your skin’s moisture balance and keeping it hydrated is fundamental to keeping your skin healthy. Weather, environment, changes from indoor to outdoor temperatures, time in the sun and even diet can all affect the moisture level of our skin. Regular moisturizing will help your skin maintain its vibrant elasticity and prevent premature wrinkles and fine lines.
Perhaps one of the biggest misconceptions about moisturizers is that it hydrates the skin. The truth is moisturizers form a film over the skin and lock in the skin’s natural moisture. This in turn not only increases the skin’s water content, but also protects the skin and encourages an orderly desquamation (shedding) process that makes the skin appear smoother.
Everyone, no matter what skin type (except for those with acne), should moisturize. Whether oily or dry, both types will benefit from moisturizers. What differs is the texture of the product you choose which depends on your skin type. If you have normal to dry skin, a lotion or creamy lotion texture is best. If you have normal to oily skin, a gel, serum or toner texture is ideal.
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