Hydration : the secret to beautiful skin
Why should you hydrate your skin?
Your skin is made up of several layers, the outermost of which is the epidermis. At the surface of the epidermis lies the stratum corneum, made up of dead skin cells held together by a hydrolipidic film composed of water and lipids. This thin surface layer protects our body from the external environment. To fulfil its protective role effectively, the skin therefore needs to remain continuously hydrated.
Yet throughout the day, your skin is exposed to various external aggressors: cold, dry air, hard water, pollution… Each of these factors can weaken the hydrolipidic film that protects the epidermis. When this protective barrier is weakened, it can no longer retain enough water within the cells, leaving the skin feeling dry and uncomfortable.
This is where moisturising and emollient skincare comes in. These formulas help capture and retain water in the skin cells, restoring healthy, supple and radiant-looking skin.
How do you determine your skin type?
Contrary to popular belief, dry skin is not the only skin type that needs moisturising care. All skin types need hydration and regular skincare. Even if your skin does not show visible signs of dryness, it can still be dehydrated. It is therefore essential to identify your skin type and choose products suited to both its nature and its current condition.
To determine your skin type, observe your face, which reveals many clues every day:
- Is your complexion radiant, dull or greyish?
- How thick is your epidermis?
- Are your pores enlarged?
- Does your skin show blackheads or excess shine? Where are they located?
- What does your skin feel like to the touch? Soft, rough, oily?
- Does your skin tend to itch or feel tight?
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PATYKA hydrating rituals
To address your skin's lack of hydration, discover PATYKA's tailored rituals, formulated with natural skincare and adapted to the needs of every skin type.
The ideal routine … for dry and fragile skin
Dry skin is easy to recognise: it feels rough and lacks softness, tends to flake and feel tight, its pores are barely visible and signs of sensitivity may start to appear in certain areas.
This skin type therefore requires special attention: avoid astringent products, which could further aggravate the condition, and opt instead for rich formulas that replenish the lipids your skin lacks and provide intense nourishment.
Patyka recommends:
- Soothing Milky Lotion: this refreshing treatment is rich in Aloe Vera, a renowned hydrating and soothing active ingredient, as well as organic Mallow Flower extracts, which prepare the skin to receive the rest of your skincare routine.
- Absolute Oil: composed of 12 essential and plant oils, this iconic PATYKA elixir acts like a regenerating serum to help restructure dehydrated skin tissue.
- Hydra-Soothing Rich Cream: enriched with Mont Blanc glacier water and pro-ceramides, it replenishes moisture and soothes even the driest and most sensitive skin. Organic Mango Butter softens and intensely nourishes the skin.
The ideal routine … for oily skin
Oily skin is mainly characterised by excess sebum and enlarged pores, which can lead to blemishes, redness and inflammation. This skin type is often thicker and tends to become shiny throughout the day.
As a result, oily skin is often mistakenly thought not to need hydration. Yet oily skin needs to be replenished with water using water-rich skincare with lightweight textures.
Patyka recommends:
- Balancing Purifying Lotion: this treatment tightens pores and helps limit the appearance of blemishes day after day. It rebalances the skin by supporting its microbiome with the prebiotics it contains.
- Anti-Blemish Serum: thanks to its high concentration of Gluconolactone (10%), it works deep within the skin to prevent and correct blemishes while reducing acne marks. Skin looks clearer, healthier and free from blemishes.
- Perfecting Mattifying Fluid: enriched with prebiotics, it regulates sebum production throughout the day and mattifies the skin without drying it out.
The ideal routine … for normal to combination skin
If your skin never feels tight, feels soft and balanced and does not show excessive shine, you have a normal skin type. Although this is generally the most balanced and comfortable skin type, it can still be prone to imbalances.
If you notice shine in the T-zone, you have combination skin. Often treated like oily skin with overly harsh products, combination skin also requires a specific skincare routine and, above all, gentle hydration.
Patyka recommends:
- Soothing Milky Lotion: thanks to its lightweight texture, it absorbs easily into the skin to replenish moisture deep down.
- Hydra-Booster Serum: ideal for dehydrated skin, this soothing serum deeply hydrates the skin with a formula based on Hyaluronic Acid and Bisabolol.
- Hydra-Soothing Milky Cream: it effectively hydrates and plumps the skin while restoring the skin barrier at the surface, helping prevent dehydration.
The ideal routine … for dull, lacklustre skin
Overworked skin is recognisable by its dull complexion and visible dark circles, while facial features may appear drawn. Urban life, environmental factors and city lifestyles are the main causes of a loss of radiance: polluted and overworked, the skin needs protection and care. To restore it, the skin needs to be rehydrated to stimulate microcirculation and combat oxidative stress.
Patyka recommends:
- Energising Eye Gel: with its cooling-effect applicator, it glides over the skin to awaken the eyes and visibly reduce signs of fatigue.
- Radiance Regenerating Serum: a true protective shield for your skin, it neutralises free radicals, strengthens the skin's natural defence system and stimulates cell renewal.
- Multi-Protection Radiance Cream: an ideal ally for urban skin, this treatment, available in two textures, helps protect against oxidative stress while intensely hydrating the skin.
The ideal routine … for mature skin
From the age of 55, hormonal changes affect the skin: wrinkles and fine lines become more pronounced, while skin density decreases and the complexion becomes duller and drier.
To maintain beautiful, radiant-looking skin, ensure your epidermis receives maximum hydration. Hydrating active ingredients help replenish the skin, stimulate the natural production of lipids and boost collagen synthesis to redefine facial contours and restore firmness.
Patyka recommends:
- Youth Eye Cream: thanks to its fine emulsion texture, it helps reduce signs of ageing and decongest even the most tired-looking eyes.
- Fundamental Plumping Serum: skin regains elasticity and bounce thanks to this elixir enriched with Hyaluronic Acid and Wakame extract.
- Lift-Firming Radiance Cream: formulated with three molecular weights of pure, naturally derived Hyaluronic Acid, this anti-ageing cream smooths and firms the skin in depth.
Finally, whatever your skin type or condition, remember to drink at least 1.5 litres of water a day and maintain a healthy diet for beautiful skin, whatever its condition!
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