What we should know about it. 

The water.

Our basic Skincare needs, Water for effective Hydration and Moisturization.

Water plays an important part for our skin to stays healthy, smooth and radiant. A dull complexion will not go way with maximum highlighter or bright blush. That’s why skincare products promises to hydrate and moisturizes your skin.

What are hydration and moisturization? 

Are they the same? 

They are closely related, but not exactly the same as they have different functions in providing the needs to the skin.

Both have the target of making sure the skin is getting the needs to fight dryness, dehydration, premature signs of ageing and free radicals damages.

So what is your goal?

Which comes first? 

Hydration is referring to the water content with the cells that leads them to be plump and bouncy, as this will reflect the light well. If the water is lost, the cells are dehydrated which leads to lacklustre skin. Using hydrator means you are infusing the cells with water and improving your skin’s ability to absorb moisture and nutrients.

On the other hand the moisturiser’s job is all about trapping and sealing in moisture to build the skin’s protective barrier to prevent water loss, keeping the skin soft and smooth. 

A moisturiser came with a wide variety of option in formulation and ingredients.

Which one you need? 

A dry skin can be easily assume that a healthy dose of moisturiser is required to restore its plump appearance and youthful glow. However, if it appears dry but dehydrated, a hydrator is what you need. A dehydrated skin can be lacklustre with fine lines and wrinkles becoming more noticeable, this means the cells are parched and lack of water so the cells are not plump. 

As our skin condition and our living environmental is different, knowing your skin needs is important to keep you look great.

Looking good..

Drinking plenty of water is still the way to get your skin hydrated. Those with dehydrated skin might consider using a hydrator as it helps to binds and draws water into the cells. Consider product with natural humectants over in the ingredients and they help the skin to improve its ability to hydrate itself overtime. 

Hydrating ingredients are mostly appropriate for all skin types, as they are water soluble and they don’t clog pores. 

Moisturiser have different formulation and ingredients, they can be light or heavy depends on what is it formulated for, example skin types and seasons. So knowing your skin condition and what you need is important.

Type of skin in general

Acne prone skin needs a light, oil free moisturiser which work best for them. They are usually lotion which have more water content and less oil.

People who has combination skin, a lotion or cream can works for them.

The dry skin type consider a serum or more emollient cream for the skin.

How to for good results 

Both Hydrators and moisturiser should be applied in the morning before sunscreen and during the night after your cleansing.

You can also apply the moisturising lotion/cream after applying your hydrators so it doesn’t peel.

Add some happy sparks to your life and your skin will glow with radiant too.

Happy Skincare