Carrying a water bottle has become as automatic as having your phone, as the role of hydration in energy, mental alertness, mood, and general health has come to be better understood. In the same way, your skin may be crying out for moisture, but can’t always get it from the inside.
Experts say that your skin loses 1 to 1.5 litres per hour during moderate exercise and up to twice that with a vigorous workout or when the conditions are hot or humid. This leads to skin that’s dry or dehydrated, leading to flakiness, skin irritation, dull-looking or in a vicious cycle where the skin overproduces oil to try and compensate.
Understanding the difference between hydrating and moisturising the skin is essential for building an effective routine, especially if you’re targeting concerns like dryness, dullness or dehydration.
For deeply hydrated, radiant-looking skin, you need powerful humectant ingredients in your skin care. These work by attracting and retaining moisture within the skin, helping to boost hydration levels from within and maintain a smooth, plump complexion. At the same time, your skin needs to strengthen and reinforce its skin barrier to seal this precious moisture in and prevent further water loss.
Try The African Extracts Advantage Range
African Extracts Advantage range is specifically formulated with humectants, such as Hyaluronic Acid, which attracts and holds water, and emollient lipids such as Ceramides that work to fill in the gaps in the skin’s surface. Ceramides are a major component of the skin’s stratum corneum or outer layer and play a crucial role in maintaining its barrier function, which helps keep moisture in and irritants out, and softens and smooths the skin. A strong barrier supports long-term skin health and prevents common concerns such as dryness, irritation and flakiness.
Advantage also contains natural plant extracts, like Bio-Active Rooibos and the aptly named Resurrection plant, to produce healthy-looking skin that’s resistant to environmental aggressors like UV damage and pollutants.
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Here’s your chance to try a set of new the Advantage oil-based Micellar Cleanser with pampering Crambe seed and creamy Hydrating Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid and ceramides, plus an Advantage Day Cream SPF15 and Night Cream.
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