After a winter of cold winds, how is your skin doing? Is it still moist? Still smooth? Still tender? I believe you are sighing and shaking your head right now. I completely understand how you feel, because we are all in the same boat. Moisturizing is easier said than done, easier said than done, and it’s easy to learn but hard to master. How should we fight this long-lasting battle of moisturizing?
Want to have flawless skin? It all starts with moisturizing. Most skin problems stem from dehydration. In the winter when moisture easily escapes, a slight oversight can lead to dry skin. How can we effectively moisturize and lock in hydration for our skin?
1. 先補水後鎖水
It is normal to replenish water when lacking it, but is it enough to solve dryness by bringing moisture and nutrients to the skin’s deeper layers through the use of skincare products? Of course not! Simply replenishing skin moisture is not sufficient. After replenishing water, a proper moisture-locking layer should be added to the skin’s surface to tightly seal in the moisture, preventing the newly replenished water from being drawn away in a short period of time, rendering previous efforts useless.
Kiehl’s Calendula Herbal-Extract Alcohol-Free Toner $315/250ml; Amorepacific Vintage Single Extract Essence $1,100/120ml
Applicable Products: Toners, softeners, lotions, and essences have the highest water replenishing factors, and their liquid texture helps soften and moisturize the skin. After cleansing, gently pat them onto the skin to not only enhance exfoliation but also provide a refreshing and comfortable feeling to the skin, enhancing the absorption of subsequent products.
2. 注意護膚品質感
When choosing a moisturizing product, do not blindly pursue richness. Moisturizing is about replenishing water, not about a heavy moisturizing feeling. Otherwise, instead of moisturizing, you may end up with a greasy face. Moisturizing products generally have a lighter texture, with smaller water molecules that can quickly penetrate the deeper layers of the skin. In terms of locking in moisture, you will need some moisturizing products with a slightly sticky texture to seal the essence, water, and nutrients in the skin.
Dior Prestige Le Micro-Caviar de Rose $2,800/75ml; Jurlique Nutri-Define Supreme Restorative Rich Cream $900/50ml
Applicable Products: Hydrating products should be refreshing. It is recommended to choose some gel-like products that are light and wake up the skin, which can be quickly absorbed by the skin. For locking in moisture, the best solution is to use oil to lock in water. If you don’t like the greasy feeling, you may consider choosing products with a thicker texture but with a certain smoothness and silkiness.
3. 每週三次補水面膜
Applying a hydrating face mask three times a week can deeply moisturize the skin, accelerate hydration, and make the skin more tender, smooth, and plump. It is best to apply the mask between 11 pm and 2 am, the golden time for skin self-repair, allowing the nutrients in the mask to assist the skin in repairing the damage it has endured throughout the day. However, it is important to note that longer does not mean better when it comes to mask application time; generally, 10 to 15 minutes is sufficient.
23.5 °N Bamboo Ultra Hydrating Gel Mask $220/100ml; DECORTÉ Moisture Liposome Mask $500/6pcs
Applicable Products: Hydrating masks mainly contain hyaluronic acid and glycerin, both of which have strong moisturizing functions. However, besides paying attention to the proportion of hyaluronic acid, it is also important to consider the proportion of preservatives. After all, when applied to the face for a long time, in close contact with the skin, if the mask has a high preservative content, the chances of sensitivity will be greater!
