If there is a skincare tip that is most emphasized, it would have to be moisturizing.
I have realized that most of the skincare websites and blogs really love encouraging people to moisturize. While I don’t disagree that moisturizing is important, an even more important consideration is hydrating.
Since you are probably wondering what hydration is, I have taken it upon myself to explain it to you. Hydrating skin refers to increasing the water content of skin and it involves preventing moisture from leaving skin and attracting moisture to the skin.
Let us now examine the top 5 benefits of keeping your skin hydrated…
Supple and plump-looking skin
If you have sufficient water in your epidermis then your skin can never become hydrated. We all understand that dehydrated skin is never a pretty sight.
This means that if we ever wish to have supple, plump skin that is bouncy to the touch we will have to improve hydration to our skin.
Less oily skin
If you didn’t know dehydrated skin is actually the culprit behind oilier skin. You are probably wondering how.
Well, when skin is dehydrated, it sends out a signal for the glands to produce more oil and defend the skin. Once this happens, your skin will become oilier. Improving hydration means that your skin will become less oily.
Less irritated and itchy skin
Dehydrated skin is responsible for irritation, itching and general discomfort. If you try using a harsh body cleanser and leave your skin alone, I can assure you that you will experience some discomfort. If you suffer from a skin condition, this can be a very disconcerting situation.
So, if you are suffering from a certain sensitivity of your skin and would like to experience some sort of relief, or if you would like to prevent any skin irritation that can cause itchiness, then strive to improve the hydration of your skin.
Less aggravated acne
Acne is not exactly caused by oily skin but most people with acne often experience a worsening of their condition if their skin becomes oilier.
What they might not realize is that dehydrated skin could be the cause of all their problems. This is further worsened by drying products used to control the acne breakout.
People that suffer from acne can benefit from hydration either via a change of diet or through the application of topical products.
Healthier and less dull skin
Dull skin can be caused by a buildup of dead skin cells as well as a lack of hydration. If you would like to combat skin dullness, you should consider injecting a dose of hydration.
You may discover the need for more hydration as you grow older because the skin condition also seems to worsen as people age.
I have outlined the benefits of proper skin hydration and I hope that you now realize the importance of hydrating your skin properly. All that is left is for you to put what you have learnt into practice!
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