We all know that moisturizers are the key to keeping our skin healthy and glowing - but how many of us who follow our beauty rituals to the letter know what a moisturizer really does for our skin? In this blog, we will assist you in fully understanding what it means to have a hydrated skin and why you should apply moisturizer day and night. Moisturizing is essential to maintaining a beautiful skin in full health, and doing it right is the key to getting that picture-perfect glow you desire.
Using a moisturizer diligently is one of the most fundamental ways to protect and strengthen your skin. The skin is actually our largest organ; it surrounds our body and has numerous essential functions, including keeping the body safe from harsh external factors.
To help our skin fulfil its many roles, it is crucial to keep it hydrated. This ensures that the cells of your dermal layer stay plump and elastic, and that the epidermis is producing a healthy hydrolipidic film. This light, fatty, protective film is produced by your sebaceous glands, and it makes the skin less permeable, creating a shielding barrier. Alongside strengthening the hydrolipidic film to limit water loss, moisturizers also:
Reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Dehydrated skin is more susceptible to developing fine lines and wrinkles. Why? If the skin is not adequately nourished, its protective barrier weakens, dries, and eventually causes a loss of collagen. Due to the fact that collagen provides our skins’ elasticity and resilience, any loss of this amazing substance leads accelerated ageing.
You might think that you may not need to supplement your skin with additional collagen as it is already immaculate and smooth. You may be right. However, inattentiveness always takes its toll over time, and in the end, you may end up with even more dehydrated and vulnerable skin when the first signs of ageing start to appear.
Take early action by starting to use a top-quality moisturizer as early as possible to prevent dry and sallow skin. We recommend opting for moisturizers that contain powerful collagen, vitamin C, and antioxidants for the most potent age-defying effects.
Prevent irritation. Irritation is a very common skin problem, and it arises primarily due to systemic dehydration. The condition causes discomfort, pain, sensitivity, and itching in the skin because the skin’s protective barrier has been weakened.
Moisturizers help to strengthen the functions of the lipid barrier, replenishing its moisture levels and making it stronger and more resistant to external agents and pollutants.
Reduce acne. People of all ages, genders and ethnicities deal with acne from time to time, and those with oily skin types are especially prone. There are many quick fixes out there that treat acne with specific, targeted products - but that doesn’t mean that you have to remove moisturization from your routine!
The use of a good moisturizer will not make your skin greasier — quite the opposite. If your skin is allowed to dry out, your body produces more sebum; a fatty substance which can easily clog your pores and contribute to the formation of comedones. Moisturizers help to keep your skin appropriately hydrated, thereby preventing the production of excess sebum and keeping acne at bay.
Protect against atmospheric conditions. The skin tends to reflect and mirror the atmosphere that surrounds it. In winter, low temperatures and dry air weaken the lipid layer that guards the epidermis, allowing irritants to penetrate efficiently and cause redness and flaking.
In summer, constant heat and prolonged exposure to the sun leave your skin’s moisture levels low, causing sebum overproduction, imperfections and dehydration. Using the right moisturizing products during each season will keep you looking and feeling your best, regardless of what the weather is doing!
Ultimately, moisturizers are fundamental all year long to ensure that your skin stays nourished, protected, and strengthened. After all, don’t you want your skin to reflect your incredible inner strength and resilience...?
xo,
Blavia Skincare
