Here is Luc explaining to us how the serum, in the long term, allows our skin to regain its integrity and thus maintain its hydration.
If the skin is not sufficiently hydrated, it is because the ceramides that compose it are not performing their functions exactly or there are deficiencies in the latter since they are closely linked to skin hydration. One of the functions of the serum is therefore to restore all the integrity to the skin, therefore to reconstitute the integrity of the 9 different types of ceramides.
In the short term, especially if we are used to using products that leave a film on the surface of the skin that gives the impression of well-hydrated skin but which, in the end, is asphyxiated, we may feel the need to have an "extra layer" on the surface of the skin. Again, in the short term. Since in the long term, with the serum, we will provide lipids to the skin to reconstitute the intercellular cement or ceramides. (Note that we cannot apply ceramides to the skin... it is made of them, we can only provide lipids to promote its reconstruction.).
So here are some solutions:
- Always make sure to apply the serum to damp skin. Floral waters are perfect because they are beneficial for the skin, unlike chlorinated tap water. Try it, you'll understand... Apply the serum once to dry skin and the other time to damp skin! It's not the same.
- For those who want this humectant effect, similar to hyaluronic acid but for less $$$, apply a drop of vegetable glycerin (which costs next to nothing) AFTER applying your serum to your face. It then prevents the skin from dehydrating by creating a barrier that prevents the water contained in the skin from evaporating into the air.
For winter, in addition to the vanilla shea butter mask to do once or twice a week, here is something that will give you a feeling of hydrated skin.
Our essential serum and trio for your daily skincare routine.
Vanilla shea butter (a must for the coming months, lip balm, cream for cracked hands and feet, collagen-type mask, protection during outdoor activities, balm for the ends of dry hair...)
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