| ALL ABOUT HYDRATION Skin dehydration is caused by a lack of moisture in the outer layer of the skin, often due to environmental stressors, wrong or heavy skincare products, and insufficient hydration from within. You might be using heavy products thinking that they will protect your skin and hydrate it, but they are actually forming a film on the upper layer of the skin, blocking it from breathing. Similar to SPFs. Proper exfoliation is key to preventing skin dehydration. You have to understand that it takes patience and consistency to restore skin balance and get your skin hydrated. Dehydrated skin needs a strategic routine including a good cleanser, toner/exfoliant, serums, and hydrating creams. Cleanser: A gentle, hydrating cleanser that removes impurities without damaging the moisture barrier. Milky cleansers are great Toner: A toner suited for your skin type, which helps to restore the skin's pH and prepare it for serums and creams. It also gently exfoliate the skin Serums: For deep hydration and nourishment, the most important step- like food for your skin Creams: Creams help protect the outer layer of the skin, but they are not enough for dehydrated skin. Mixing or layering moisturizers can give the skin much needed hydration Finishing Serums: They act like an umbrella for your skin. Finishing serums seal everything in, making sure your skin receive and absorbs all that it needs. The balance between gentle cleansing, toning, hydrating serums, and nourishing creams is essential for long-term skin health. |