BlogsOpinion

Crèmes don’t moisturise – nature does

A crème that merely lubricates the surface of the skin is not a true moisturiser

Many, so-called moisturising formulas simply do not have the right chemistry, molecular size and structure to deeply penetrate the skin tissue and interact with skin cells at cellular level.

The moisturising crème simply sits on the surface of the skin doing nothing. A crème that merely lubricates the surface of the skin is not a true moisturiser.

The Acid Mantle is the protective barrier on the surface of the skin that consists of natural oil and water secretions produced by the sebaceous and sweat glands in the skin.

The combination of oil and water on the skin’s surface forms the Acid Mantle, which is your skin’s own natural moisturiser.
The question is how does one create this Acid Mantle, which is important in maintaining the skin optimally, that is keeping it younger for longer, preventing acne and pigmentation.

So, the next time you are purchasing a moisturiser, ask your beauty therapist if your moisturiser achieves this.

At Caxton, every story is written by humans. We use AI only to perform quality checks - never to generate the news. Happy reading!

Support local journalism

Add The Citizen as a preferred source to see more from Northern Natal News in Google News and Top Stories.

Sihle Ntenjwa

A journalist at Caxton Local Media, contributing to Estcourt and Midlands News. Passionate and dedicated to his craft, Sihle has quickly made a name for himself since arriving in Estcourt in late 2023. His commitment to storytelling and community journalism has earned him recognition for keeping readers informed with compelling and accurate local news

Related Articles

Back to top button