It’s that time of the year when the days begin to get longer, and spring is just around the corner. Everything should be hunky dory but there’s one issue. Your skin. It looks dull, pasty and dehydrated. Not exactly the right look for spring huh?
It’s not surprising though because cold weather, indoor heating and hot baths throughout wintertime has wreaked havoc. Not to mention that you’ve been inside for months on end meaning that summertime rosy glow is but a distant memory. All is not lost though! With a bit of extra help, you can restore your complexion to its former glory and regain a youthful glow.
Dull skin can be caused by many lifestyle factors such as smoking, dehydration, poor diet and tiredness, as well as the ageing process.
So, it stands to reason that if you’re willing to make some changes, you can improve the appearance of dull, tired skin. Quitting smoking, getting into the habit of drinking more water, eating a more balanced diet and better-quality sleep all help to a certain extent.
As we grow older, our rate of cell turnover begins to slow down. Not only does skin lose its elasticity leading to fine lines and wrinkles, but old cells are not being replaced with newer, brighter cells as quickly, and this leads to skin looking duller and less youthful.
Add to that the normal build up of daily grime like make-up, oil, chemicals, and dead skin cells, which can lead to blockages causing blemishes and this further worsens the complexion.
If you’re sitting here, wondering what on earth happened to your once youthful skin, don’t despair. The key to achieving beautifully glowing skin comes down to two important processes, exfoliation, and hydration. And, wait for it…. you can achieve that with an effective moisturiser.
The primary goal of moisturiser is to replenish lost moisture and lock it in, ensuring that hydration levels are optimised. But the big problem is that most moisturisers out there only supply short-term hydration.
So, after applying your hydrator, of course your skin instantly feels smooth and nourished. Yay! Job done; you think. Unfortunately, this immediate moisture boost often supplies a false sense of security because within hours, it’s already evaporated from the skin’s surface and guess what? Your skin is back to feeling dehydrated all over again. Sad face.
Moisturisers that work on this basis don’t resolve the underlying issue and that means the skin is never hydrated enough. It shouldn’t surprise us that it looks unhealthy and dull as a result. Not the outcome you’d hope to have!
You might also be fooled for thinking that a thick moisturiser equates to one that delivers more moisture. Not so. With today’s advanced ingredients, its not necessary to have to slather on winter moisturiser that takes an age to absorb. Oh no, no! Today’s moisturisers are often smooth, weightless and have highly active ingredients that penetrate into the skin’s deeper layers.
The question is how do you cut through all the advertising guff and find the right moisturiser that works at a deeper, cellular level, not only delivering moisture but holding onto it so that continuous hydration can be achieved? The answer is very simple. You use Obagi Hydrate® for the day and Obagi Hydrate Luxe® at night.
Obagi Hydrate®, a non-greasy, clinically proven daytime formulation and Obagi Hydrate Luxe®, a smooth, satin feel night-time hydrator have an innovative, some would say, wonder ingredient named Hydromanil™. This highly effective component comes from the Tara Seed and is known for its water-retaining properties.
These clever molecules work together to form a matrix on the skin’s surface. By doing this, they create a barrier which enables them to remain on the cells for longer. This is a very good thing. But how exactly does that help your skin?
In actual fact, it’s beneficial to the skin in two ways. There’s the obvious instant benefit where thirsty skin is immediately nourished, but the real key to its success is that water loss is prevented. And, in addition to that, the matrix holds water within the layers of the skin, gradually delivering nourishment from active compounds over time.
Clinical trials proved that Obagi Hydrate® and Obagi Hydrate Luxe® improve moisture content and provide moisturisation for up to 8 hours. This transforms skin cells from within, correcting damage to them to reveal healthier and younger looking skin. It’s one sure way to get your glow back on.
You remember that we mentioned exfoliation as another secret superpower for glowing skin? Well, the sensationally rich and silky Obagi Hydrate Luxe® has been developed, not only to give extra-strength moisturisation and sync with the skin’s functions overnight, but to gently exfoliate as you sleep. So, whilst you’re in the land of nod, this hydrator is dissolving away the day’s debris, and increasing cell turnover without loss of hydration.
There’s also nourishing Shea Butter, Mango Butter and Avocado Oil plus key biomimetic peptides, which have powerful anti-ageing properties. All in all, this has to be the must-have overnight moisturiser for achieving that desirable youthful glow.
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