Water in, Water out

Water. It really is a complete sentence, right! According to experts we can live about 3 days with no water.  We have all heard it before, the body is about 75% water. However,  something that you may not know is that the skin is 64% water all on its own. Water is the single most important element to your skin's balance and health! 

T.E.W.L stands for Trans-epidermal Water Loss. When the skin’s hydration dips below optimum, you will experience things like dullness, dry irritation, greater appearance of hyperpigmentation, fine lines and deeper wrinkles. You might even experience more acne breakouts. Keeping the body well hydrated helps the skin maintain hydration. However, the facial/neck skin is constantly exposed to the elements. Depending on where you live, the season, your lifestyle and overall health will determine how well your skin holds moisture. TEWL is a normal bodily process and our bodies regulate it on its own.  Keep in mind that certain external factors will expedite or aggravate TEWL;

• Low environmental humidity

• Cold, windy weather

• Injury to the skin

• Harsh skin care products and chemicals

• Over exfoliation

Pro Hydration Products

 Fortunately, there are  moisture loving products to help hydrate and support your skin's hydration balance from the outside-in as well;

• Hyaluronic acid locks in water molecules

• Shea butter is a potent occlusive to apply overtop your moisturizer at night (recall SLUGGING)

• Rich oils like tamanu, jojoba, emu oil and many other plant based oils hold water

• Antioxidants like green tea extract and oil soluble vitamins like C.

• Regular facials, masks and treatments like microcurrent and ultrasonic

Things to avoid:

• Super hot showers, baths and jacuzzis

• Over exfoliation and chemical peels

• Retin-A and the over use of retinoids

• Too much sun exposure

• Scrubs, buffs, brushes and washcloths are too hard on the skin

Maintain moisture with regular professional facial treatments. Its important to dial in your home skin care routine and remember to change WITH THE SEASONS.

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