Skin hydration is one of the fundamental pillars of maintaining the health and beauty of our skin. Therefore, you must know how to hydrate your skin properly so it does not suffer damage and can stay healthy and beautiful. So, let’s see how to do it!

How Do I Know That My Skin Wants Hydration?

It is often thought that only dry skin needs hydration, but this is a mistake since oily or combination skin can also go through bouts of dehydration.

This misconception is mainly because the symptoms of dry skin are very similar to those of dehydrated skin.

But the difference is that dehydration is a temporary condition caused by a lack of water in the upper layer of the skin ( epidermis ) and can occur in any skin (including oily skin).

While dry skin is a chronic condition that defines a skin type by the absence of lipids (fats) and the lack of water. As we have said, the symptoms of dehydrated skin are very similar to those of dry skin:

  • Appearance dull and without vitality.
  • The sensation of tightness.
  • Lack of smoothness.
  • Rough appearance and sometimes peeling may occur.

What Causes Dehydration in the Skin

Different reasons can cause the lack of water in the skin:

  • Bad nutrition.
  • Drink little water.
  • Alcohol and tobacco use.
  • Extreme environmental factors (cold, wind, sun, pollution…).
  • Emotional problems such as stress.
  • Side effects of some medications.
  • Use of cosmetics that do not respect the skin.

As you can see, many reasons can cause dehydration in the skin. Therefore, you must provide all the necessary care to keep it hydrated and protected.

How to Moisturize the Skin of the Face

To keep the skin of the face hydrated and not damaged, you must follow a daily routine that facilitates its hydration:

Start Moisturizing it from the Inside

Kind sure you drink enough water and eat a healthy and varied diet. Fruits and vegetables are foods rich in water and vitamins that help keep your skin hydrated.

Take Care of Facial Hygiene

It is essential to clean the face properly so as not to damage the protective barrier that the skin has. Once clean, your skin will be prepared to assimilate the subsequent treatment properly.

Use Products that Provide Hydration to the Skin

To keep facial skin well hydrated, you must use moisturizing creams or lotions daily.

The ideal time to apply them is at night (when you go to bed) and in the morning (when you get up), always after having previously clean your face to facilitate their absorption and effectiveness.

It is also important that you consider your skin type when choosing products so that they are effective and achieve the objective you are pursuing.

For example, it is advisable to choose oil-free products with a light texture (gel, lotion or toner) for oily skin. In addition, they must be non-comedogenic products since they are formulate to prevent the clogging of pores and regulate excess sebum.

On the other hand, dry skin lacks lipids (fats), so a more oily cream would be ideal for covering this need.

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