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A: Just because a cream is concentrated doesn’t mean that it’ll deliver a great dose of moisture. In fact, it may even backfire. “An overdose of lipids can actually trap dead cells and leave skin looking duller,” says Annet King, director of training and development for the International Dermal Institute, in Marie Claire. Instead, use both a serum – which contains highly concentrated ingredients – and moisturizer for an effective hydration boost.
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A: Beauty expert Julyne Derrick keeps a bottle of Evian Mineral Spray and cream by her desk at work. Use the spray to both refresh the skin and to seal in moisture, and then apply your cream immediately after. |
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A: Actually, this is a common misconception. Drinking water is vital for our health but it’s by no means a substitute or supplement to moisturizer. If you’re severely dehydrated, water can help. “But the average person's skin does not reflect the amount of water being drunk," dermatologist Kenneth Bielinski, M.D., tells WebMD.
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A: According to NYC makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff in Real Simple, when her skin is feeling ultra-dry, she rubs half a lemon on it, and steams her face (boil a pot of warm water and steam your face over the pot). Why lemon? It helps to smooth the skin. Finally, she applies organic coconut oil to her face and neck.
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