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The Ultimate Guide to Hydrating Face Moisturizers: How to Choose the Perfect Fit?

  When it comes to choosing hydrating moisturizers, facial creams are a must-have for glowing skin. These creams not only nourish the skin, but also create a radiant finish that makes your skin feel refreshed and rejuvenated. This guide goes in detail into the essential factors to look for when choosing a facial cream that leaves your skin feeling smooth throughout the day. Moisture Boosting Elements The core purpose in a facial moisturizer is to provide intense hydration. The right ingredients can make a huge difference. Here are a few key moisture-boosting ingredients to look out for: Hyaluronic Acid: Attracts moisture from the environment, plumping up the skin leaving it dewy without feeling greasy.  Glycerin: This humectant draws moisture into the skin helping to maintain balanced hydration levels. Squalane: A plant-derived emollient that helps prevent dryness and locks in moisture. Ceramides: These lipids help to restore the skin's natural barriers, preventing moisture lo...

History of Asian Rice Water Beauty Treatment

  Photo by Shiny Diamond Water is an integral part of every living organism; it is also an indispensable natural resource. Every continent on Earth has a distinct water ecosystem, and each has its own beauty. Asia is home to many water sources, including lakes, rivers and even snow. Asian water therapy uses the region's rich supply of spa treatments to refresh the body and restore the skin. Ancient Chinese doctors used water from sacred wells for their patients. They believed the water had healing properties. The Han Dynasty doctor Sun Simiao studied water from Lake Chichibu in Japan. He found the water had extremely low mineral content. He concluded that drinking lake water helped people with poor digestive systems. The Chinese also used water from sacred springs for spiritual purposes. They would wash their bodies in the water to purify themselves. They also performed religious ceremonies in the water. The ceremony would invoke the gods to give them strength, while simultaneously...

What's Slugging Skincare?

  Photo by   Cheyenne Doig   on   Unsplash   Slugging is a new trend that's making its rounds and becoming popular on Tiktok. Those who've tried this skincare routine swear by its effectiveness. It involves applying petroleum jelly to acne-prone and dry skin. Vaseline, Aquaphor Ointment, and CeraVe Healing Ointment are some of the topical products that contain petroleum jelly. So, what's slugging skincare all about? Read on to find out more information about this nighttime routine.   What's the Process of Slugging? It involves cleansing your skin, following up with toners and serums, and applying petroleum jelly to add additional moisture. You would use a pea size amount of the product to your skin as the final seal during your nighttime routine. It's recommended to apply the ointment after you use your moisturizer. It's a thick cream, and of course, it works great for dry skin, as well as skin conditions that produce excessive dryn...