Moisturizer

For skin care, a moisturizer that contains more water than fat – so-called oil-in-water emulsion – is recommended for normal skin.

Moisturizers can compensate or offset moisture loss due to dry air (esp. in winter and heated rooms), long sunbathing or extensive bathing/showering. In this way, they prevent the feeling of tightness and itching of the skin.

How does a moisturizer work?

Moisturization affects only the stratum corneum of the skin, a fine membrane that is on average about 0.02 mm thick. A healthy stratum corneum, which is well moisturized, consists of 10 to 15% water. However, the stratum corneum of dry skin contains less than 10% water. Hydrating the skin means providing moisture to the stratum corneum.

How can you tell if your skin is lacking moisture?

Typical signs of lack of moisture are

  • Your skin tightens more often.
  • “Dry lines” as well as small wrinkles become visible when the cheek skin is slightly pushed upwards.
  • Your skin sometimes peels.
  • Her skin looks wrinkled.
  • Your skin does not look radiant, but tired.

How do you moisturize your skin?

To moisturize the skin, there are two ways that are indispensable:

  • First, hydration through active ingredients such as glycerin, sorbitol and hyaluronic acid, for example, which moisturize the skin on the surface. Here, so to speak, an instant effect is created.
  • Secondly, the way through the water balance. That is: drink, drink, drink! Drink at least eight glasses of water per day.

Avoid stimulants that are harmful to the skin, such as caffeinated drinks, alcohol and smoking.

When should you use a moisturizer?

Preferably after bathing or showering. The often very chalky water dries out the skin additionally.Also after sunbathing do not forget to apply a moisturizer!