A new way to hydrate and moisturize
Moisturizing is the ultimate goal of hydration, and the new generation of ingredients and innovative technologies are committed to making active ingredients penetrate the skin.
Due to economic recession and safety concerns, fewer and fewer people are going to beauty salons, and consumers are more concerned about results and cost-effectiveness. "Epidemic face" refers to dry, dull, and loose skin, which is caused by disturbed sleep, frequent screen exposure, and prolonged anxiety during the epidemic. Therefore, consumers have now begun to seek deep hydration products.
In the previous issue, we mentioned that hyaluronic acid (HA) is the most widely distributed acidic mucopolysaccharide in the human body. Due to its excellent moisturizing performance, it is known as the ideal natural moisturizing factor NMF. According to molecular weight, it is divided into high molecular weight, medium molecular weight, low molecular weight, and oligomeric HA. Its skin functions correspond to water capture in the stratum corneum, water locking in the granular layer, active water in the basal layer, and water storage in the dermis, just like a dam, reservoir, canal, and water source for the skin.
At present, new moisturizing ingredients that compete with hyaluronic acid are gradually emerging. Ranked first is polyglutamic acid, a substance rich in moisturizers with moisturizing properties no less than hyaluronic acid. At the same time, it can also reduce the activity of hyaluronidase and reduce the degradation of hyaluronic acid in the body. The synergistic combination of polyglutamic acid and hyaluronic acid is an advanced version of hydration and moisturizing products.
In the process of skincare, it is found that many people will talk about oil discoloration. If skincare products have moisturizing effects, everyone often agrees, as if everyone lacks water; If you hear about skincare oil supplements, many people are hesitant to try them easily. In fact, both oil and moisture are essential to our skin. The water oil balance we pursue in skincare is not just about replenishing water. If your skin lacks oil, replenishing oil is also very reasonable, achieving a water oil balance is the best.
So after cleansing, choose an oil or oily product to replace all skincare products, that is, focus on using oil to care for the skin. Because the barrier of the skin epidermis is like a brick wall structure, composed of keratinocytes and intercellular lipids. The sebum membrane on the outer layer of the skin is a natural protective film composed of self secreted oils and sweat. While "nourishing skin with oil" is mainly to improve the water oil ratio in the sebum membrane, restore the original balance, and achieve the skin care effect. At the same time, the skin is lipophilic rather than hydrophilic, so it is not difficult to understand that the biggest advantage of essence oil compared with essence oil is its stronger penetration.
As more and more health conscious beauty consumers seek hormonal hydration systems that are coordinated with the body's rhythm and natural cycle, the emerging field of hydration that conforms to the circadian rhythm will be developed.
The circadian rhythm refers to the variation of life activities with a cycle of around 24 hours, also known as a rhythm. The luminescence of luminescent bacteria, photosynthesis of plants, feeding, physical activity, sleep, and awakening of animals display circadian rhythms. The physiological functions of the human body, learning and memory abilities, emotions, and work efficiency also exhibit significant diurnal fluctuations. The circadian rhythm is closely related to human activities. Staying up late can lead to an imbalance of skin microbiota, resulting in an imbalance of skin microbiota. Skin microbiota is an important natural biological barrier, and the balance and stability of microbiota are key to maintaining skin homeostasis. If the microbiota barrier is broken, the overall skin will be damaged. The skincare approach that conforms to the rhythm of day and night combines science and spirituality, mapping out hydration needs that are consistent with the natural rhythm, ensuring that phased and constantly changing needs are met, which is easy to follow as a whole.