Top 10 Moisturizing Misconceptions

When your skin feels dry and tight while bathing in the autumn sun, your first reaction must be to drink plenty of water and apply moisturizer. However, your so-called professional moisturizing experience may not always be correct.

1 Star moisturizing ingredients are definitely effective

Moisturizing ingredients such as collagen and hyaluronic acid can make your skin smooth as cream with just one application. But are these ingredients really magical? In fact, none of these moisturizing ingredients are perfect. When using them, you must consider whether they are suitable for your skin type and how to use them, so that you can truly moisturize your skin. For example, hyaluronic acid has a large molecular weight and helps the skin absorb water on the skin surface, but it has no water storage capacity, so it must be used together with a water-locking moisturizer (jojoba oil, vaseline, etc.). Applying hyaluronic acid or other pure water-absorbing moisturizers alone does not lock in moisture, but will quickly evaporate the skin's original moisture, making the skin drier.

Editor's tip: When choosing moisturizing products, it is important to understand the characteristics and functions of various moisturizing ingredients. Only by taking into account both "water absorption" and "moisture locking" can the skin be hydrated.

2. Apply a moisturizing mask every day and your skin will be hydrated

It is not impossible to apply a simple hydrating and moisturizing mask every day, but the effect is not as miraculous as you think, because it only temporarily increases the moisture of the skin. The real hero who deeply improves dry skin may be the moisturizing essence and night cream you use afterwards. Thinking this way may seem a bit wasteful. Moreover, if the mask contains too many nutrients, applying it every day will irritate the facial skin and cause overnutrition.

Editor's tip: You only need to apply a nourishing moisturizing mask 1 to 2 times a week for about 20 minutes. If you apply it for too long or even wait until the mask is dry before removing it, the moisture will only evaporate. After removing the mask, you should immediately apply lotion to lock in moisture.

3. Toner can help moisturize the skin

Don’t be fooled by the watery appearance of toner; using it alone cannot help moisturize the skin. Toner is the last step of cleansing in Europe, but it is the first step of skin care in the Eastern concept. It helps to lay the foundation for the following skin care products and helps them to be better absorbed. If you use a lotion containing alcohol, it is more likely to evaporate quickly after application.

Editor's tip: In the dry autumn and winter seasons, you can use moisturizing and soothing lotion to moisturize your skin and prevent allergies. The moisturizing essence and moisturizing lotion that must be used afterwards are also the key to truly increasing the moisture content of the skin.

4 When your skin is dry, just keep spraying mineral spray

Although mineral spray contains trace mineral ions that can calm sensitive skin and replenish moisture, the spray does not contain moisturizing ingredients that can lock in moisture. Once the number of sprays increases and no lotion is applied to lock in moisture, the skin will fall into a vicious cycle of repeated dryness and wetness, which will cause the skin to become dehydrated.

Editor's tip: Do not leave the spray on your skin for more than one minute. Use a tissue to absorb excess moisture, then apply moisturizing lotion immediately.

5 All-in-one moisturizers are more convenient and practical

In fact, all-in-one moisturizers are more suitable for use in summer, because the ingredients they add are usually too complex and will cause discomfort and burden to the skin in autumn. Therefore, the key to choosing moisturizing products in autumn is to deeply lock in moisture, while also having the effect of repairing skin keratin and strengthening defense.

Editor's Tip: A good moisturizing serum is an autumn must-have for all skin types.

6 Moisturizing essence locks in more moisture than moisturizing cream

This misconception exists because essence products often contain higher levels of skin care ingredients than creams, and are lighter in texture, with better penetration and absorption capabilities. However, essences often act deep in the skin and cannot form a protective layer on the skin surface like creams. Once applied, please keep this mark. If you don’t apply a face cream after your serum, your skin will quickly feel very dry.

Editor's tip: To lock in moisture, moisturizing cream is essential.

7 Drink plenty of water to prevent dry skin

Science has proven that drinking a lot of water all at once has little effect on relieving dry skin, because although water is delivered to skin cells, it is usually metabolized before it reaches the skin. Moreover, drinking a lot of water will take away many useful electrolytes and minerals in the body, which are important water-locking elements in the skin.

Editor's tip: Drinking 1800 ml of water is enough to provide the skin with daily moisture needs. Cold boiled water has a better hydrating effect than hot boiled water, and can also help maintain the water that is easily lost at an optimal level. Drink a glass of cold water before taking a bath or shower to prevent the moisture under the skin from evaporating quickly.

8 The thicker you apply moisturizing products, the better the effect

Not necessarily! Among the ingredients of moisturizing products, if it is a gel or jelly type moisturizer with a high water content, even if you apply it thickly, the moisture will still evaporate due to the dry climate. After entering autumn and winter, whether you have dry skin or oily skin, it is best to choose some high-quality moisturizing products with higher oil content, or use moisturizing products with higher oil content after water-based moisturizing products to achieve real moisturizing and water-locking effects.

Editor's tip: The most appropriate amount of moisturizing lotion should be spread into a circle of about 1.5 cm. If you have dry skin, you can increase the amount by one third. Using too much will only increase the burden on your skin.

9. Skin care products with high oil content lock in moisture better

Oil can indeed protect the sebum film and reduce the evaporation of water, but greasy skin care products are not necessarily more moisturizing than refreshing skin care products, and it may also increase the secretion of facial oil, clog pores or cause sensitivity. The higher the oil content, the more it will block the skin's chance of obtaining moisture from the air, weakening the skin's elasticity. Reprinted from http://jianfei.jk3721.com, please keep this mark. It has natural water-locking function.

Editor's tip: Texture that makes the skin comfortable is more important. The new generation of moisturizing products pay more attention to moisture-locking ingredients and technological breakthroughs. When choosing products, you may wish to pay attention to the ingredients.

10 Moisturizing oily skin is simple

In fact, dry skin absorbs moisturizing ingredients more easily than oily skin, because oily skin has thicker keratin and is more prone to oil-water imbalance. Therefore, moisturizing oily skin should be more particular.

Editor's Tips: Exfoliate gently to maintain skin translucency and absorption efficiency; choose moisturizers with appropriate oil and water content to avoid stimulating the skin to secrete more oil and clogging pores. These are must-do tasks for oily skin to moisturize during the change of seasons.

Editor's reminder: Is it enough to just moisturize in autumn?

In addition to moisturizing, the focus of autumn skin care is also firming and repairing. Anti-aging products that promote collagen proliferation, anti-oxidation, strengthen basement membrane function, and increase cell energy can be chosen to prevent and improve skin aging and sagging.