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We talk often dhydration of the skin and nutrition as if it were the same thing. Yet these two notions are different. And when you confuse them, you often choose care that does not really meet the needs of your skin.
If your skin pulls, marks quickly, becomes uncomfortable after the shower or seems to lack flexibility, understanding this difference changes a lot.
I just explain what it is.hydration of the skin, what it means to feed your skin, and especially how to help your skin stay comfortable every day.
What is skin hydration?
The Larousse defines hydration as a water fixation. For the skin, the idea remains close, but it can be formulated more simply.
Lhydration of the skin, it is his ability to conserve water it needs to stay flexible, comfortable and in good condition. In other words, moisturizing your skin is not just "bringing it water". It is essential to help limit water loss.
That's where many people are wrong. A skin that lacks water does not only need a fresh or light product. She especially needs her skin barrier to do her job properly.
Well hydrated skin is usually:
- more flexible,
- more comfortable,
- less prone to truncation,
- less rough,
- more pleasant to the touch.
Conversely, whenhydration of the skin is insufficient, you often feel uncomfortable, especially after cleaning, cold, wind or shower too hot.
What is skin nutrition?
Feeding the skin is bringing her the elements she needs to support her protective film. We're talking about lipids,fatty acids and certain vitamins naturally present in vegetable oils, butters and waxes.
In other words, the nutrition of the skin is mainly based on the Fatty body.
These elements help the skin to stay more flexible, to be better protected and to better retain the water it already contains. This is why nutrition and hydration of the skin are linked.
Skin may lack water. It may also lack fat. And very often, when she becomes uncomfortable, she misses a little of both.
Skin hydration and nutrition: why one does not go without the other
That's where everything gets clearer.
To promote a good hydration of the skinIt takes two things:
- water in the body,
- skin that can hold it.
Drinking enough therefore contributes to the general functioning of the body and to the balance of the skin. But this is not always enough. If the skin barrier is weakened, the skin loses water more easily. She then becomes uncomfortable, even if you drink properly.
This is why nutrition plays an essential role. Well nourished skin is better equipped to limit dehydration.
In summary:
- moisturize, is to support the moisture content of the skin,
- feedIt's bringing fat to strengthen its protection.
Both work together.
How to promote daily skin hydration?
Lhydration of the skin Don't rely on one gesture. It's a simple set of habits.
1. Drinking regularly
Yes, drinking water counts. The body needs sufficient water to function properly, and the skin also benefits. No need to fall into excess or injunctions. The most important thing is regularity.
The idea is not to drink again and again, but to keep daily hydration consistent with your needs.
2. Avoid harming your skin
An assaulted skin loses its comfort more easily. To preservehydration of the skin, it is better to avoid :
- too stripping cleaners,
- very hot water,
- too long showers,
- products that leave the skin that pulls just after use.
On the contrary, a mild and overgras soap helps to clean without overly disturbing the balance of the skin.
3. Bring quality fat
This is where nutrition comes in. Vegetable oils, butters and waxes help the skin better protect itself and maintain its comfort. They don't replace water, but they help the skin keep it better.
When your skin pulls, lacks flexibility or heats easily, it often needs a care that really nourishes it.
Why do some treatments give an immediate impression of hydration?
Many cosmetic products play on the sensation: fresh texture, melting effect, quick penetration, immediate comfort impression.
But this feeling doesn't mean everything.
A product very rich in water can give an impression of pleasant freshness. This does not necessarily mean that it meets the long-term need forhydration of the skin. Conversely, a water-free treatment can be very interesting to feed the skin and help reduce water loss.
This is why the boundary between "hydrating" and "nourishing" is sometimes also part of marketing positioning. In practice, a lot of care does a little of both, but with different approaches.
Why I chose care without water
My cosmetics don't contain water. It's a choice of formulation.
I prefer to work with products concentrated in vegetable oils, butters, waxes and other fatty ingredients useful to the skin. This also allows me to avoid certain necessary ingredients in aqueous formulas, such as preservatives, stabilizers or emulsifiers.
My treatments don't pretend to "fill" the skin. On the other hand, they help to stay flexible, comfortable and better protected. In other words, they support the skin in its natural role as a barrier.
And that's exactly what interests me when we talk abouthydration of the skin : help the skin to do its work properly, without overloading it.
Which treatments do you choose according to your skin type?
For dry skin
If your skin clearly lacks comfort, whether it pulls quickly or becomes rêche, you must bet on rich and protective care.
For the face, you can use moisturizing care oil. It combines donagar oil, camline oil and musk pink oil. This trio brings a beautiful richness to nourish the skin and help keep it soft.
For the body, strawberry shea balm is particularly suitable. With its high shea butter content, it nourishes intensely and brings real comfort to dry skin.
For normal skin
Normal skin can also become uncomfortable depending on season, shower, cold or stress. She therefore has every interest in receiving simple and effective care.
For the face, Ultra-complete care oil fits very well. With oils such as hemp and jojoba, it helps the skin stay comfortable without complicating the routine.
For the body, apricot nourishing care is a good option. It nourishes the skin while keeping a lighter finish.
For oily skin
Fatty skin can be a complete lack of comfort. This is an important point. Shining and discomfort do not exclude.
For the face, Regulatory care oil is interesting, especially thanks to jojoba oil, often appreciated for skins prone to excess sebum.
For the body, apricot nourishing care remains a good solution, as it brings comfort without feeling too heavy.
For men
For the face, Beard oil allows to take care of both skin and hair. For beardless skin, Ultra-complete oil does the job very well.
Does diet play a role in hydrating the skin?
Yes, clearly.
Lhydration of the skin also depends on the overall balance. Diet contributes to the quality of the skin, as well as sleep, stress, external aggression or cleaning routine.
To support the skin on a daily basis, it is best to prefer a varied diet, with:
- fruit and vegetables,
- eggs,
- oilseeds,
- legumes,
- good sources of fatty acids.
The goal is not to achieve a perfect routine. The goal is to create a favorable terrain for a more comfortable skin.
The signs that your skin needs to be better accompanied
Your skin often sends very clear signals. You can think of a need forhydration of the skin or nutrition if you often feel:
- pulls,
- a warm skin sensation,
- discomfort after the shower,
- Rough skin,
- lack of flexibility,
- a frequent need to treat again.
In this case, it is often better to simplify your routine than to multiply it. A good gentle cleanser and a suitable nourishing care often do more for the skin than an accumulation of products.
What to remember about skin hydration
I cut the nail one last time, because that's really the point.
Lhydration of the skin not only depends on the product you apply. It also depends on:
- from what you drink,
- your skin barrier,
- the quality of the care you use,
- of your food,
- the sweetness of your cleaning.
Drinking water contributes to the overall balance. Feeding the skin with good fatty bodies helps maintain comfort. And cleaning with a soft and overgras soap avoids further weakening the skin.
In other words, healthy skin requires common sense: drinking regularly, avoiding aggressive products, and choosing treatments that really support the skin.
The essentials I recommend
If you want to support himhydration of the skin Without multiplying the steps, I advise you to start with the essential:
- mild and overgras soap to clean without aggression,
- a nourishing care adapted to your skin type,
- a simple, regular, realistic routine.
You can find my essentials dedicated to skin comfort in my box nutritionthought to help the skin stay supple, nourished and comfortable on a daily basis.
