Skin Care 101: What your skin really needs to look radiant!

 

 

In the world of cosmetics often times terms are used and consumers think they know what is meant by them, but in many cases the true understanding of the term or particular ingredient is not 100 % clear.  Today I will discuss three common terms regarding skin care.

Do you know the difference between hydration and moisturization?

• If your skin is oily, it requires more hydration - bringing water into your skin cells. 
• The drier your skin is, the more moisturization it needs - adding oil to your skin. 

Healthy skin has a balanced combination of both hydration and moisturization.

 

What are ceramides and how to they benefit the skin?

• First off this essential ingredient helps to reconstruct skin cells.  The cells of the top layer of the skin are held in place by fatty ceramides, a substance which kind of acts like glue to keep the cells in order.  In addition, ceramides hold onto water molecules, thus helping to attract and retain moisture in the skin.

Why is hyaluronic acid so important in skin care products?

 

The polymer hyaluronic acid, also known as HA, is an important natural component of skin produced by fibroblast skin cells.  Although our skin starts losing HA as early as age 18, wrinkles and skin damage due to loss of hyaluronic acid usually begin to show up in one's late 30's or early 40's.  Therefore, preserving and regaining HA is a goal of many skin care scientists.

Hyaluronic Acid has definitely become one of the most sought-after ingredients in skin care products because:

• it holds in moisture;
• it provides cushioning;
• it aids in tissue repair;
• it holds together the skin structural components:  collagen and elastin;
• it helps create a protective barrier against micro-organisms.

So, there you have it in a nutshell. 

 

 What do your skin care products contain that is particularly nourishing for your skin?

 

 

 

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