What happens if you hydrate your skin too much? Blindly hydrating your skin will actually harm your skin.

Summer may require a lot of effort, with days of exposure to direct ultraviolet rays outdoors. I feel like my face isn't my own. I go into the room and turn on the air conditioner, but it feels... so dry! ! ! what to do? The choice of many people is to apply it! noodle! membrane! Do you have the same idea? Please read the following content quickly! Some people have problems due to their love of applying facial masks...

Overhydration can cause your skin to become sensitive

Sensitive skin is a type of skin that appears thinner, easily turns red and has red bloodshot eyes, and is easily irritated by environmental factors, seasonal changes, and facial care products. Sensitive skin is formed because skin cells are damaged, resulting in decreased skin immunity, thinning of the stratum corneum, and insufficient skin moisturization. Ultimately, the skin's barrier function is too weak to resist external stimuli, and the skin is often overly excited by external stimuli.

Hydration ≠ Moisturizing

The key to moisturizing is to "lock in moisture"

Hydration is not the same as moisturizing. "Hydration" and "moisturizing" of the skin are two different concepts. Simply "hydrating" can only temporarily relieve dry skin, but cannot prevent water loss.

The normal skin stratum corneum contains 10%-20% water, at which time the skin appears delicate, smooth, shiny and elastic. When the skin lacks moisture, fine lines will appear on the skin, the skin will look old, dull and lusterless, and it will be sensitive to external stimuli, especially when using cosmetics, it is easy to experience discomfort such as stinging, itching, flushing, etc. The purpose of using moisturizing products is to keep the skin moderately hydrated and in optimal condition.

Therefore, the correct way to moisturize is to apply moisturizing lotion or moisturizing cream after spraying, applying a facial mask or moisturizing, so as to "lock" skin moisture and keep the skin hydrated.

How often should I apply a moisturizing mask?

You can do it 1-2 times a week, each time for 15-20 minutes. Do not leave the mask on until it dries. After removing the mask, wash off excess essence, gently dry your face, and apply moisturizer or lotion.