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!