Hydration is often a miracle solution for most skin types. It bestows elasticity, softness, and vitality to the skin while positively influencing its tone. A well-hydrated skin is naturally healthy and more resilient to external aggressions. Rarely do we encounter overly hydrated skin. Therefore, incorporating methods to maintain and boost hydration in your skincare routine is beneficial for most skin types.
Water is an essential component of our bodies, constituting 70% to 80% of it. So, why are we missing water? While many individuals experience dehydrated skin, attributing this solely to a lack of water is difficult.
Despite water's abundance in our bodies, how our bodies store and circulate water is unique to each individual. Two people with sufficient overall hydration may experience different levels of skin dehydration.
Dehydrated skin is prone to quick reactions and may deteriorate rapidly under the sun, making it more susceptible to external aggressors. Severely dehydrated skin can initially appear as a condition related to the Fire element due to heightened sensitivity. However, applying a moisturizer will immediately calm the skin, indicating the presence of a Water imbalance.
Comprehensive Hydration
Effectively improving skin hydration levels involves more than just applying a moisturizing cream. Regular use of moisturizers can lead to "skin laziness," where the skin gets accustomed to external hydration and gradually loses its ability to hydrate itself. Achieving optimal hydration levels necessitates a genuine lifestyle change in which diet plays a crucial role.
Certain foods deplete hydration, known as "dry" foods, as they negatively impact water reserves available to the body, particularly the skin. Conversely, some foods, with a hydration power exceeding 80%, contribute significantly to body hydration since they surpass the average water reserve percentage within the human body.
Chemical and Biological Phenomena
A comprehensive program to restore or enhance skin hydration, particularly for over-hydrating to tackle wrinkles and marks, requires consideration of both physical and biological phenomena. Osmosis, the key process here, is vital for survival. Simplified, osmosis balances mineral concentrations in body fluids and creates essential flow, transporting vital nutrients. Unlike blood circulation driven by the heart, water does not have a pump and relies on osmosis for effective distribution and exchange of water reserves throughout the body.
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