In my time, the skin care routines were easy. Cleaner, moisturizer, SPF, ready. Maybe toner, if you feel elegant. Nowadays, the basic elem...
In my time, the skin care routines were easy. Cleaner, moisturizer, SPF, ready. Maybe toner, if you feel elegant. Nowadays, the basic elements are often overshadowed by funny objects: essences, acids, blisters, blisters, serums, oils, mists, masks, etc., which means that it's probably time to come back to it. Starting with applying the moisturizer .
"Effective moisturizers do two things: moisturize the skin and keep the moisture frozen," says Dr. David Lortscher, Certified Board Dermatologist and Founder of Curiology , in The Zoe Report. Moisturizers usually do this with one or both types of ingredients: moisturizers and occlusives. "Moisturizers bind to water and keep the moisture in the outermost layer of skin," says Dr. Lortscher. Essentially, these ingredients draw, including hyaluronic acid and glycerin, the liquid supply to. "Occlusiva form a barrier between your skin and the external environment, protecting it from moisture loss," says the dermatologist. Mineral oil, silicones, waxes and butter have occlusive properties that seal the hydration. Both support the function of the natural barrier against the moisture of the skin .
Why is it important? Because a balanced moisture barrier is basically the key to your best skin. "Many common skin conditions, such as dryness, dehydration, sensitized skin, fat and acne are symptoms of an impaired moisture barrier and can be repaired by repairing a moisture barrier." Damaged, "said a representative of KraveBeauty, who has just launched his Oats So Simple cream moisturizer , to TZR." Regardless of the condition or concerns of your skin, moisturizing the skin is the key to keeping the moisture barrier of your skin happy to keep it healthy and functioning. "
Then all you need to know about the basics of skincare, including your routine, ingredients to look for, and maximizing your hydration.
Apply your moisturizer to your serum
"I recommend applying the products from the thinnest to the thickest layer," Dr. Devika Icecreamwala, FAAD , Dermatologist, certified by the Icecreamwala Dermatology Council, opposite the TZR. "Sera tend to be thinner than moisturizers, so I recommend applying a moisturizer after the serum."
... and after your facial oil
"Occlusive Ingredients create a barrier around the skin that holds back moisture, so any skin care product applied to an occlusive moisturizer does not penetrate the skin as effectively," says Dr. Lortscher. , In simple words, if your moisturizer contains oil, silicones, butter, or waxes, it's best to apply it to a facial oil. Otherwise, the oil will not get to your skin surface.
For best results apply to damp skin
"The moisturizing of the still moist skin optimizes the moisture supply," says Dr. Lortscher. This is especially effective if your chosen moisturizer contains a humectant. " Moisturizers containing hyaluronic acid , which helps the skin extract water, are more effective when water is available for the moisturizing ingredient to adhere," says the dermatologist.
Set it up twice a day
"You can use a mild moisturizer every day or as often as you like," Dr. Lortscher. "We recommend that users of the Kurology apply a moisturizer in the morning and evening after cleansing."
There is no reason, however, to go too far
"One or two bombs are usually enough," says Dr. Icecreamwala. "You want to give enough moisture in your skin, but you do not want too much to apply and clog your pores ."
Even oily skin needs moisture
"If your skin is dehydrated, it lacks water, and if your skin is dry, it lacks [tallow] oil," says Aly Korchemniy, founder of ANFISA Skin , The Zoe Report. She recommends thinking of tallow and water like peanut butter and jam. "Your skin needs a mix of oil and water to be balanced," Korchemniy said. That's why it's important to maintain a constant hydration routine, even if your skin is naturally greasy.
Hydration can really make up for oil production
"Scientific studies have shown that in the absence of linoleic acid and especially oleic acid, our natural sebum becomes thick and sticky, clogging the pores and exacerbating acne and various skin conditions," says Korchemniy. Dermatologists agree that adding linoleic acid to your skin care should help regulate your trough level. "The regenerating balm LILOU contains linoleic acid- rich nutrient oils, " says the founder. "Essentially, this will help offset oil production for those who have excessive production or for those who lack it."
You can use a water-based moisturizer ...
"Water- based moisturizers are often referred to as water's first ingredient," says Dr. Lortscher. "Some of this water will be absorbed by the skin and some of the water will evaporate in. Ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid are commonly used in water-based moisturizers to prevent evaporation." Water-based moisturizers are generally lighter, ideal for hot months or months oily skin.
Or an oil based moisturizer ...
"In oil-based moisturizers, all the ingredients dissolve in an oil base, and the first ingredient mentioned is often an oil," says Dermatologist Curology. "The usual oils include occlusives such as petrolatum or mineral oils and plasticizers such as vegetable oils." These products are usually heavier, also called AKA, ideal for dry and wintry skin .
Or a moisturizing balm
The moisturizer balm texture contain waxes, butter and solid oils and contain no water or fillers. "The reason we do not use water-based ingredients in LILOU's regenerating balm formula is that oil and water do not combine, so they need to be additional ingredients such as emulsifiers, stabilizers and fillers." and added ten extra ingredients just to emulsify water and oil, "Korchemniy says, because they contain fewer ingredients and the balsam is usually" cleaner. "Concentrated and more stable. We recommend applying the balm to damp skin as our skin needs oil and water, "said the founder.
You can even prepare your moisturizer
"Because Oat So Simple is so easy and safe to use, it can easily be combined with any skincare program," the team said. Krave 10 Ingredients "Our founder loves to mix her strengths, like our products with glycolic acid or Kale-Lalu-yAHA retinol, with Oat So Simple water cream." This type of "cocktail" is best for thinner moisturizers.
These are the ingredients to look for
"Hyaluronic acid is an ingredient known to positively affect the appearance of wrinkles and the elasticity of the skin," said Drs. Lortscher. It is also a fan of aloe ("base material soothe the skin") of shea butter ("who fills small cracks in the skin") and squalene oil ("a natural antioxidant on plant that fights wrinkles without wrinkles"). Radicals "is also included in Oats So Simple (water cream).
