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• Use the best skincare products . Research has shown that not all moisturizers are helpful in moisturizing . Some are even harmful . Many moisturizers contain thick lipids or synthetic compounds that clog pores and prevent the healthy ingress and egress of water within skin structures . 14 Skincare should be chosen with this in mind , and brands that contain the highest quality ingredients should be selected .

Good , daily skincare , […] can help restore a healthy ceramide balance to a normal profile .

Here is a Recap of the Important Summary Points in This Article : 1 . Hydration is important at all levels in the skin . It is not only a surface phenomenon , as often assumed .
2 . Although the term “ hydration ” refers to water balance , lipid balance is also key for maintaining proper skin hydration .
3 . For skin to look beautiful and function at a healthy , youthful level , hydration must be optimal .
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10 Watabe A , Sugawara T , Kikuchi K , Yamasaki K , Sakai S , Aiba S . 2013 Nov . Sweat constitutes several natural moisturizing factors , lactate , urea , sodium , and potassium . J Dermatol Sci . 72 ( 2 ): 177-182 .
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