Have you ever wondered what the main role of your skin is? Know that it is none other than protecting the body from its environment. And how does he achieve this? This is by maintaining an effective epidermal barrier against external aggression but also by protecting it against loss of body water. Indeed, the hydration rate impacts both the flexibility of
your skin as well as its skin softness. Dehydrated skin has a water retention problem. Thus, the role of moisturizing creams is to reduce the evaporation of water and therefore rehydrate the skin.
Causes of skin dehydration
Several factors can be the cause: stress, lack of sleep, pollution, change of season, poor lifestyle, etc. There are a multitude of factors that can explain this problem. However, beautiful skin is skin that is first hydrated from the inside. So make sure you hydrate yourself sufficiently (drink at least 1.5L of water per day!).
If all these factors are well balanced but you still feel discomfort, you will need to focus on your skincare routine.
The composition of the skin, rehydrating solution
Our skin is made up of 70% water. Skin hydration is defined by the water content present in the cells. Thus, sufficient water consumption and the use of an adequate moisturizer allows the skin to better absorb moisture and be more toned and elastic. It is therefore a perfect natural rehydration solution.
The natural presence of hyaluronic acid in our body
What makes our skin naturally hydrated is the sufficient production of hyaluronic acid. Present naturally in the skin, its formation decreases as the skin ages, resulting in a loss of firmness and radiance. Its presence in the skin is crucial and helps the skin fight against external aggressions. It is strongly recommended to strengthen it and compensate for its loss by using products in which it is present.
There are two types of hyaluronic acid: high molecular weight (larger molecules) which has the role of hydrating the surface of the skin, while low molecular weight (smaller molecules) penetrates more deeply. The combined use of both types ensures complete hydration.
Know your skin type
The secret to a routine that works lies in knowing your needs. For example, you should not confuse skin that needs hydration with skin that needs nutrition. Additionally, you need to be sure of your skin type. If you apply a moisturizer that is not suitable for your skin, you risk further attacking and weakening your skin barrier, without having any results. If you don't know what skin type you have, ask yourself the following questions:
- Are my pores enlarged?
- Is my skin luminous? In what places?
- Do I feel tightness? Dryness to the touch?
- Is my skin tone uneven?
We offer to help you answer these questions thanks to our diagnosis free skin.
How to adapt your routine to your skin type?
It is essential to build a routine adapted which will target each problem and motivate you to stay regular. No need to have a complex routine made up of several products, especially if you are a beginner.
Here are the right actions to adopt:
- Double cleansing in the evening: This step is crucial, although you are not wearing makeup. Your dehydrated skin needs to be pampered after being exposed to pollution and all kinds of external aggression. And that requires proper cleaning. Use a gentle product such as micellar water or a cleansing milk.
- Exfoliate then moisturize : Whatever your skin type, it needs to be exfoliated too! The scrub will eliminate dead cells and impurities. You have thus prepared your skin to receive 100% of the moisturizing active ingredients in your cream. It is nevertheless important to adapt the type of scrub to the sensitivity of your skin.
- Moisturize deeply : For radiant skin, treat yourself to a daily rehydrating treatment. For a visible result more quickly, your allies will be day creams, night care, and masks.
It should be noted that hydration of acne-prone or combination skin differs from that of sensitive or dry skin. A routine that is not appropriate for your skin type will not allow you to strengthen your skin barrier, obtain radiance from your skin or even have toned skin. We can help you define the appropriate products and build your routine.
What type of skin needs hydration?
Combination, acne-prone, dry or sensitive, all skin is prone to dehydration! But not all skin hydrates in the same way:
- Combination skin : following proper cleansing of your skin, apply a non-greasy moisturizer. Focus on the driest areas while applying a small amount to the T-zone which is oilier. To better tame this skin type, we suggest you adopt this routine simple and complete.
- Dry and sensitive skin : dry skin lacks fats, therefore hydration and lipids. Consequently, it loses elasticity and causes feelings of tightness and itching. The drier your skin is, the more sensitive it will be to environmental factors. You can cleanse and soothe it using this duet composed of a micellar cleansing foam and a treatment to soothe your often forgotten eye area!
- Acne-prone skin : Skin with blemishes generally presents sensitivity. The latter will produce more sebum than necessary, in particular through the secretion of oil present in the sebaceous glands. With regularity in the application of your care, the natural balance can be regained.
- The most mature skin must add moisturizing care products adapted to the eye contour, which are fine and sensitive areas, to their routine. The hyaluronic acid present in this eye contour concentrate will gently firm and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Note that it is also recommended to use anti-aging products such as day creams and the night creams.
Finally, to rehydrate your skin you have to get to know it, it’s the secret to healthy and hydrated skin! By diligently following the right routines, this will protect the skin barrier, reduce the early appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, maintain a good level of water content while deeply hydrating the face.
