We hear a lot about keeping hydrated and being sure to moisturize, but do we know what these terms mean? Also, is it truly important and aren’t they the same thing?
Firstly, no, the two aren’t the same but they do work hand in hand in most cases. Hydrating the skin is putting water in the skin. While moisturizing is retaining and sealing in that water. By doing both, we are ensuring our skin stays healthy and doesn’t feel dry, peeling, tight, or dehydrated. It is very common for skin care products to use these terminologies interchangeably which does lead to a lot of confusion for the everyday consumer. Luckily, Buzzz is here to help you figure it out..
What ingredients should I look for in my skincare products?
Hydrating Products
As we mentioned before, hydrating products hydrate your skin cells. Therefore, it is important to look for ingredients that deliver water directly into the skin cells. These ingredients are:
- Hyaluronic acid
- Propylene glycol
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids
- Glycerin/glycerol
- Aloe
- Honey
Hyaluronic acids improve skin elasticity as well as lessen the appearance of wrinkles, keeping your skin plump and
juicy.
These ingredients act like magnets, pulling moisture up from deeper layers of the skin and bringing them to the outer layers. Of this list, Hyaluronic and Alpha Hydroxy acids are truly significant. Let us take a closer look.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids(AHA) help you fight acne and signs of aging while locking water into the skin. These acids go by the names: glycolic acid, lactic acid, and citric acid.