Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Hydrate Your Skin Thoroughly

Even if you have a good complexion ,it won't stay that way forever if it isn't properly hydrated .Always choose a day cream to suit your skin type.

DID YOU KNOW ?
> Always choose a cream specially formulated for your skin type . Apply morning and night and try not to skip this part of your beauty regime.
> Try anti-wrinkle patches .These can revitalize the skin by draining and hydrating the areas where fine lines appear and protect it against drying out .

Hydrated skin Is Younger-Looking Skin
Hydration is essential to hold back the signs of ageing and is the key to young-looking skin .Like the body ,the skin is make up of 70% water and 13% corneal layer .Below this theshold the skin weakens and is at greater risk of deteri oration .Exposed to sun ,wind and pollution ,the corneal layer dries out and wrinkles appear .It is therefore essential to maintain the water content of the skin by thorough hydration.

To The Rescue
There are several ways to replenish hydration .First and foremost ,you must drink plenty of water .Remember that internal hydration takes care of 30 to 40% of the skin's needs.
To hydrate your skin from the outside ,use a good cream .Applied daily , it will restore vitality.
The first casualty of dehydration is dry skin. For this ,the rescue remedy is found in ceramides and fatty acids ,both of which have deep penetrating properties and enrich the weakened corneal layer.A word of warning : oily skin can also become dehydrated .In this case ,you must rehydrate without adding oil .Certain products skin-irrigating ingredients are best for this .

>For lasting irrigation of the skin , nothing beats a hydrating mask .Apply to the face and neck and leave to act for at least twenty minutes .For best results ,use once a week .

KEY FACTS
* Choose a cream which has rich hydrating properties.
* Don't forget that oily skin can be dehydrated too.
* Drink plenty of water to irrigate your skin from within.

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