Cosmetic moisturizing: how to choose the right strategy

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Dryness of the skin is itself a very general concept, as is the term "moisturizing". This is a word behind which there can be a product based on oils, silicones, mineral oil and petroleum jelly, hyaluronic acid or glycerin, etc.

With a competent selection of cosmetics, it is necessary to clearly understand what caused the feeling of the need to moisturize - and to choose the right strategy. At what level, in what pool of water does the problem exist? Are we dealing with a lipid film deficiency at the epidermal level or a deficiency of water-binding substances in the dynamic pool?

And finally, if the body is dehydrated, a person does not get enough water, no cosmetics, even the most expensive ones, will help. A limited drinking regime or a high loss of moisture will lead to dryness of the skin - it is on it that the body will begin to save.

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