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Learn how to choose the right moisturizer for you

Learn how to choose the right moisturizer for you

Keeping your skin hydrated is important not just for the sake of aesthetics but also for health. This is because hydration helps restore skin balance and allows the skin to be protected from cracking and peeling caused by external agents.

Therefore it is always important to observe the properties present in the moisturizer when choosing it. When using the wrong moisturizer, in addition to not properly moisturizing, we can have adverse effects, among them acneiform eruption (a lesion similar to acne), according to Carla Albuquerque, a member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology.

In addition, if the person already has any skin lesions, such as dermatitis, the use of a moisturizer not indicated may make the picture even worse and even cause serious allergies.

Here's how to choose the best moisturizer for the your skin:

Dry skin

Woman passing moisturizer on the leg

People with the driest skin have a deficiency in the hydrolipidic mantle, layer responsible for the natural protection of the skin against the entry of microorganisms and also for retaining hydration (water and fat) inside the skin. This means that dry skin becomes more susceptible to trauma, infection, wounds and other reactions because of this deficiency in protection. "People with very dry skin should use moisturizers at least twice a day, one morning and one after bathing, which is when the skin has a greater absorptive capacity, "teaches Abdo Salomão Jr., effective partner of the Brazilian and American societies of Dermatology.

There are three main mechanisms of hydration: occlusive moisturizers, which form a film protecting skin maintaining hydration, such as products containing petroleum jelly; moisturizing moisturizers, which pick up and distribute water to the skin, are products that contain glycerin; and the emollient moisturizers, which restore and strengthen the protective barrier of our skin, are products that have ceramides.

According to dermatologist Carolina Reato Marçon, moisturizers with the ability to draw water into the skin, increasing the water retention, are indicated for a skin in a state of greater dryness. "Even occlusive moisturizers are good for those who have hydrated skin and want to prevent their dryness."

Sensitive skin

Sensitive skin is usually dry and prone to allergic reactions and problems such as atopic dermatitis. "Products for this type of skin should be free of dyes and perfumes, and may have added substances with calming properties such as phytosterols," says Carolina.

She further points out that dermatological products with the word "hypoallergenic" on the label are usually better for people with sensitive skin, as they are safer products. This is because sensitive skin usually reacts more intensely to the actives that normal skin could tolerate better.

In addition, anyone with sensitive skin should always prefer a product that does not contain parabens, a substance that can cause skin reactions. > Other skin types

It is very common to think that because the skin is oily, there is no need for hydration. But not quite. It is important to note that oiliness and hydration are different concepts. The oiliness can be seen as a protective layer that lies above the skin, while hydration is a characteristic of the skin, related to the amount of water it has in its structure. So, even if there is a layer of oiliness on the surface, it does not mean that the skin is moisturized in the deeper layers.

The challenge is to choose the right kind of product to not further increase oiliness. For oily skin, the most appropriate is the use of gels, lotions or the versions of oil-free creams. They should be applied only once a day after bathing.

Mixed skins, in which the T-zone, which covers the forehead, nose and chin, is more oily and the ends drier, it is best to use moisturizers in oil-free lotions, emulsions or serums - free of alcohol - or that have substances more soothing.

Apply correctly

To have a better result with the effective hydration of the skin, it is necessary, besides using a good moisturizer specific for your skin type, to know how to pass it. With clean skin, the moisturizer should be used up to three minutes after bathing - once the product is better absorbed in this situation - with circular movements and massaging well, "teaches dermatologist Carla.


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