Sunday, September 21, 2014

Your Skin and You: Moisturizing vs. Hydrating

Moisture? Hydrate? What's the difference?

Moisture
Moisturizing for the most part means adding oils and nutrients to the skin. When I compare moisture to hydration, I usually think something with moisture contains more oil content or feels thicker on the skin. When you have oily skin, adding more moisture to it would actually make you have even more oily skin. But if you have super dry skin, it would make your skin soft and moist. Moisturizing products are best used in dry and cold weather as it would help prevent the skin from getting dry.

Hydrate
To hydrate or add hydration to the skin means that you will be adding water to the skin. This means that the lotion or the cream you have or will be getting will have a lighter texture. Hydration products can be good for all of the skin types as it adds water to the skin, not oils. Hydration products are especially good for people who do not have enough water content in their bodies (like if you don't drink enough water throughout the day). Hydration products are also good for using in the humid and hot weather.

Side Comments: The skin requires a balance of both in order for it to be healthy. As always, everything depends on your skin type and your preference.

See you soon my pretties!
- Jessica

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