Cosmetics Science Platform | Patting to promote absorption? Be careful of damaging the skin barrier!

Are you used to patting your face hard after applying skin care products, thinking that this will promote absorption? Little do you know that this seemingly "effective" method may be quietly damaging your skin barrier!

1. Can patting really promote absorption?

The answer is no. The skin absorbs skin care products mainly through penetration, which has nothing to do with the intensity of patting. Excessive patting will damage the skin barrier: causing skin sensitivity, redness, dryness and other problems; accelerate water evaporation: making the skin drier; irritate the skin: trigger an inflammatory response and aggravate skin problems.

2. How to promote absorption correctly?

1. Choose the right products: Choose skin care products according to your skin type and avoid using products that are too greasy or heavy.

2. Do a good job of cleaning: clean the dirt and grease on the skin surface to facilitate the absorption of skin care products.

3. Moderate massage: Use your fingertips to gently massage to help the skin care products be evenly distributed.

4. Pay attention to the order of use: use products with light texture first, then use products with thicker texture.

3. Protect the skin barrier, starting from the details

The skin barrier is the "guardian" of skin health. It is composed of sebum membrane, stratum corneum cells and intercellular lipids. It can resist external stimuli, lock in moisture and prevent nutrient loss. Once the skin barrier is damaged, problems such as dryness, sensitivity, redness and itching will occur. Therefore, protecting the skin barrier is very important!

1. Avoid excessive cleansing: Choose mild cleansing products to prevent dry and sensitive skin caused by damage to the sebum film.

2. Moisturize well: Use moisturizing cream or lotion to lock in skin moisture.

3. Pay attention to sun protection: Ultraviolet rays are the "number one killer" of the skin barrier. Do a good job of sun protection to prevent skin aging, pigmentation and other problems.

4. Avoid using irritating products: Choose skin care products with simple and mild ingredients. Excessive content of ingredients such as alcohol and preservatives will damage the skin barrier.

Conclusion: Skin care is not a “labor-intensive job”. Only by treating your skin gently can you achieve health and beauty!

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