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Do you moisturize your skin? Every day? The answer is likely to be yes. But they usually forget about the skin of the body: just think, it’s not visible under clothes. But the cream is still needed – to restore the protective barrier, prevent dryness and flaking.
How to care for body skin
Moisturizing is essential for all skin types, including normal. She reacts badly to a lack of moisture:
smoothness is lost;
elasticity decreases;
weakened protective properties;
the skin dries, ages, becomes uneven.
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Causes of dry skin
The list of factors is endless, here is just a small list of the main ones.
Наследственность.
Age and / or hormonal changes.
Deficiency of vitamins and minerals in the diet, strict or unbalanced diet.
Insufficient drinking regime.
Unfavorable climatic and environmental conditions.
Frequent contact with household chemicals.
Access to the pool with chlorinated water.
Synthetic clothing.
Increased insolation.
Wrong care.
How to moisturize the skin of the body
To keep the skin of the body beautiful and smooth, start moisturizing already at the cleansing stage – taking a shower or bath.
Moisturizing care starts with the right shower gel or bubble bath.
Use shower gels based on oils, plant extracts and algae. There are cleansers that are so rich and balanced in composition that the skin does not need additional moisture after a shower.
You can add a few drops of lavender or rose essential oil to your bath.
Adjust the temperature of the water so that it is not hot, otherwise the protective hydro-lipid mantle of the skin will be broken.
Dead cells inhibit regeneration and do not allow moisturizers to saturate the epidermis with moisture, so use a scrub 1-2 times a week.
Use scrubs designed specifically for the body: facial peels, which are too gentle and delicate, will not do the job.
Rules for moisturizing the skin of the body
Rule number one: Apply moisturizer to damp skin. Movements – circular massaging from the ankles to the hips, abdomen and beyond.
Moisturizing cream is necessary even if the skin of the body is combination, that is, oily on the back and chest.
Choose moisturizers according to your skin type and according to personal preferences: the texture should be comfortable and the smell should be pleasant.
For normal skin, emulsion and milk are suitable.
With dry and very dry – balm, cream or oil.
The skin of the body needs especially intensive hydration:
in winter, when it experiences temperature stress and sharply loses moisture;
after exposure to the active sun;
when recovering from an illness.
Hydration of the body is especially important in hot, sunny seasons, as well as in winter.
Ingredients for moisturizing the skin of the body
Almost all moisturizing cosmetics contain natural oils (olive, macadamia, shea butter, roses) and glycerin. In addition, formulas can contain the following components:
hyaluronic acid is a powerful hydrofixator;
urea regulates water balance at the cellular level, soothes irritations, accelerates exfoliation of the stratum corneum;
squalane – a plant analogue of the component of the protective layer of the skin;
antioxidants: tocopherol, vitamin C;
seaweed extracts;
royal jelly.
Review of Body Moisturizers
The famous moisturizing body milk Lait Corporel, Biotherm
In addition to thermal plankton, it contains the youth vitamin tocopherol, which provides antioxidant protection. The product is easy to apply, moisturizes the skin and gives it a light citrus scent.
Dry body oil Nourishing Dry Body Oil Creme de Corps, Khiel’s
Grape seed oil is responsible for moisturizing, nourishing and softening the skin. And for strengthening the barrier function of the epidermis and the protective properties of the skin – squalane.
Melting body milk with aloe vera, Garnier
Intensive hydration is provided by aloe vera extract and a special bifido complex. Delicate texture allows the product to be quickly absorbed without leaving marks on clothes.
Milk after sun Posthelios, La Roche Posay
Helps skin avoid dehydration after prolonged exposure to the sun. Niacinamide strengthens the protective barrier, shea butter provides a soothing effect. The result is a beautiful even tan and velvety healthy skin.