{"id":22603,"date":"2024-11-28T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T06:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/?p=22603"},"modified":"2024-11-27T13:37:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T12:37:53","slug":"skin-care-a-surgeon-answers-your-5-most-frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/skin-care-a-surgeon-answers-your-5-most-frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin care: a surgeon answers your 5 most frequently asked questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

The world of skincare is often steeped in popular beliefs that circulate without any real scientific evidence. To help shed some light on the subject, this article takes a critical look at some common claims, based on advice from expert dermatologists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Do moisturizers make skin \"lazy\"?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is often said that regular use of moisturizing creams<\/a><\/strong> could make skin \"lazy\" by reducing its natural capacity to produce sebum. However, this notion is widely refuted by dermatologists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The application of a moisturizing cream does not stop the skin producing sebum. In fact, if dry skin shows signs of improvement following the use of such creams, it simply means that it adapts better to ambient conditions thanks to the extra moisture provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moisturizers play an essential role in maintaining a healthy skin. healthy skin barrier<\/strong> and resilient. They help prevent dryness and other problems linked to a lack of natural lipids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When should you use moisturizers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • After shower to seal in moisture<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • To protect the skin from external aggressors such as wind and cold<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • For naturally dry skin or skin prone to irritation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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