Many cosmetic products are identified and categorized for their moisturizing and nourishing properties. But do you really know the difference between hydration and nutrition? After reading this article, you will fully understand the meaning of these two terms and will even be able to tell if your own skin lacks moisture or nutrition!
Skin hydration can be measured by the amount of water stored in the dermis. Skin lacking in hydration is therefore, in reality, dehydrated skin.
And there are many signs that make it possible to recognize skin lacking in hydration:
● Dull complexion
● skin that feels tight
● visible fine lines when pinched
● a lack of flexibility
● Itching
● etc.
Lack of hydration can also be a temporary phenomenon. It should not be confused with naturally dry skin. All skin types need hydration and above all, they can all lack it!
Did you know ? The climate and external aggressions such as UV, pollution, cold or wind can promote the evaporation of the water contained in the epidermis. Fatigue and stress can also have an influence on the lack of hydration in the skin.
Does your skin seem lacking in hydration? First of all, make sure you drink enough water (1.5 to 2 liters of water per day). If you have trouble drinking throughout the day, you can also increase your daily water intake by consuming foods rich in water such as watermelon, tomato or cucumber, for example.
If you are often outdoors, remember to apply sun protection before any sun exposure to prevent UV-related skin dryness.
Finally, adapt your skincare routine by selecting moisturizing treatments for the body or for the face, according to your needs.
Some cosmetics are formulated with humectant active ingredients, such as V10 Plus Deep Moist Gel, which contains four different hyaluronic acids! There are also moisturizing serums, such as Hyaluronic Acid Serum V10 Plus, which prevents the evaporation of water present in the tissues.
Moisturizing masks like the Okinawa Water Mask V10 Plus are also very effective when used regularly (2 to 3 times a week, for example). This V10 Plus face mask can be applied in the evening and removed the next morning, with gentle cleansing.
Unlike hydration, the nutrition of the skin can be measured according to the lipids present in its hydrolipidic film. It is important to note that not all skin types have the same nutritional needs. Dry skin, for example, needs a higher fat intake, since its natural production of sebum is insufficient.
Skin lacking nutrition can present very distinctive signs:
● Drought areas
● Sensitivity to external aggressions
● Frequent redness
● Rough or rough skin
● Streaks or cracks
● A feeling of irritation or tightness
● etc.
All these signs demonstrate a certain weakening of the epidermis, which no longer benefits from a sufficiently opaque protective veil and which is no longer capable of retaining the skin's hydration. A nutritional contribution then becomes essential to reconstitute an effective protective barrier.
If you want to adapt your diet to your skin type and you have dry skin that tends to lack nutrition… You can eat more foods rich in essential fatty acids:oily fish, avocados, vegetable oils, nuts , etc.
Before turning to nourishing skincare, also be sure to ban all products and procedures from your skincare routine that could be too aggressive for your skin.
As far as the selection of treatments is concerned, favor nourishing and protective serums such as Ceramide Serum or Collagen Serum from the Japanese brand V10 Plus. Also remember to use them in the evening, or even just before bedtime. In order to take full advantage of your skin's natural cell regeneration, which is activated every night!
You can also make masks based on vegetable oils. Some face oils can even be applied without rinsing, before using a day cream or night cream. Prefer dry oils for your daytime routines to preserve the comfort of your skin while avoiding the appearance of a greasy film.
There you go, you now have all the cards in hand to recognize a lack of hydration or a lack of nutrition and provide your skin with everything it needs to maintain its natural glow!
