Moisturizing is the standard skin care in many people’s hearts. Even some people will think that if the water replenishment is not done well, the subsequent sun protection, wrinkle resistance and acne removal are basically useless. Is this really the case?
Whether skin care products have any effect has nothing to do with replenishing water.
Take sunscreen, which is necessary in summer, for example. Whether it can exert its effect on the skin has nothing to do with whether it has done a good job of replenishing water.
As long as the sunscreen does not fail, it can normally protect the skin after application until it falls off or ends its war with ultraviolet rays.
The same is true for skin care products such as anti-wrinkle and acne removal.
Is the skin care effect mainly related to what?
- Whether you suffer from skin diseases: such as abnormal sensitivity, inflammation, facial blisters, etc.; Misuse of cosmetics: did not read the instructions in detail; Loathe to use: the dosage is not enough, resulting in poor effect or no effect; Excessive Cleaning of Skin: Damage to Skin Barrier Function; Mistake Advertisement: Choose the so-called “quick effect” product.
So, is it useless to replenish water?
Replenishing water is still good for skin.
Water replenishment is not useless, but its effect is limited.
Why do you say that?
Because the moisture in the skin does not come from the outside, but is absorbed and utilized by diet. Replenishing water only makes the outermost stratum corneum of the skin moist, which is conducive to maintaining the [natural barrier] of the skin and looks fuller and finer.
In other words, no product can replenish water, all is just to moisten the stratum corneum.
But (and most importantly always but), excessive skin moistening is also harmful.
Especially when using products with relatively high moisture, such as facial mask, it takes too long or too frequently, which will easily lead to the decline of skin barrier function and cause diseases such as dermatitis.
Mask, water, emulsion, cream… to moisturize, how to choose?
For choosing moisturizing products, the most important point is to respect the feelings of your skin and judge by the actual usage.
In addition, it is also possible to-
Step 1 Look at the ingredients
When choosing cosmetic water or facial mask, if some polyols (glycerol, propylene glycol or sorbitol, etc.) are added to the ingredients, the evaporation speed of water can be reduced and the moisturizing effect will be better.
Step 2 Look at the type
The moisturizing effect of the product is designed by the cosmetic formulator himself.
Cream or emulsion belong to relatively moist types, while essence and gel are relatively refreshing.
Therefore, refreshing products are more suitable for oily skin or teenagers, while moisturizing products are more suitable for mature skin, but the final situation is still judged by actual use.
3. Use in combination
The moisturizing effects of facial mask, water, emulsion and cream can be roughly divided into three types: moisturizing, moisturizing and sealing.
In short, facial masks and water are used to moisten the skin, while emulsions and creams containing grease can slow down the evaporation of moisture on the skin surface.
Therefore, when in use, water can be combined with emulsion or cream to achieve better results.