What is the difference between nourishing cream and moisturizing cream

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Although it seems the same, there are many people who do not know what is the difference between these two terms. We want to dedicate this post to help you know the different needs of your skin at all time and at each age. The key to choosing a good skin care treatment is to know what your skin needs.

Hydration means restoring optimal levels of water in the skin. Our skin receives water mostly from inside the body. Our body is responsible for giving our cells a constant drink. However, the epidermis or the most superficial layer of the skin is also made up of different layers of cells. Water is distributed from the innermost layer or basal layer where the stem cells are found to the upper layers.

The hydrolipidic mantle protects and waters the most superficial cells and it is what gives the skin the water it needs through the pores. If water is lacking in the hydrolipidic mantle, oily skin appears. Nourishing means feeding our skin, that is, regenerating the cells of the epidermis and strengthening the natural protective barrier of lipids to avoid dehydration and dryness.

Nutritive creams have a higher concentration of active ingredients than hydrating creams and this makes them to have more effect on the skin. This lack of oil and water leaves skin without enough nourishment to keep it moisturized, making it appear flaky, itchy, tight, and even dull.

For dry skin, the Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream would provide the right amount of moisture while still being gentle enough for sensitive skin. This light cream works like to strengthen the skin barrier while also adding long-lasting hydration.

Despite the interchangeable use of hydrating and moisturizing, when it comes down to it, they actually refer to very different skin conditions. What do you think is the difference between hydrating and moisturizing products? Let us know in the comments below! Dive into the new year with a youthful glow with Glow Ahead Face Oil , a face oil that will help deliver intense hydration, while Dive In Moisturizer is enriched with pentavitin saccharide isomerate which binds water to skin and creates a moisture barrier, providing up to 72 hours of deep hydration.

You're officially ready to hydrate and moisturize! Any questions? Buy Now, Pay Later with Klarna! Free sample with every order. Back to Blog. Hydrated Skin Vs. Moisturized Skin: What is the difference? By Emily Chiang Dec 05, If you have dehydrated skin, your skin lacks water and it needs to be hydrated.