Creams and lotions, but why?

Our skin says a lot about our state of health. As it is our largest organ, we must take care of it.  In addition to eating healthily, hydrating well, and taking our supplements, it is important to nourish our skin from the outside as well. To help you properly hydrate your skin, we offer you some tips. Here's how to navigate the ocean of creams and lotions.

The importance of creams and lotions

Creams and lotions are important for the health of our skin. It is unthinkable to go a day without drinking water, it is the same thing for hydrating our skin. If the skin is not well hydrated, it risks:

• dry out;
• crack;
• become fragile; and lose the essential water that evaporates from our dermis. 

If the epidermis dries out, it can no longer protect the other layers, which creates a greater risk of infections or bacteria that can infiltrate our skin.

Creams and lotions help to strengthen the natural barrier of our epidermis. In addition, they hydrate the cells which can regenerate more quickly and give us a youthful and healthy look. A rejuvenating effect, who wouldn’t want that?

Lotions or creams?

Lotions and creams both have beneficial effects. They are made from oil and water, but have slightly different properties.  

The cream is often oilier, so is ideal for dry skin with a significant need to be hydrated.  Having a greater viscosity, it will form a protective barrier which will allow the skin to remain well hydrated.  It is mainly used on dry and rough areas such as elbows, knees and feet, as a facial moisturizer for the night or, in winter, to protect us from the cold and dry wind.  

The lotion is more fluid and light.  As it usually contains more water, it is ideal for skin that does not require intense hydration. It is absorbed more easily, is less greasy and therefore perfect for daytime facial care and for the body during humid seasons. 

Which brands to choose?

Just like moisturizers, natural creams and lotions are available in several price ranges and for all kinds of specific needs. If you need a lotion to properly moisturize the body, dry areas or simply your hands, The Green Beaver Company offers you a shea butter-based lotion that regenerates thirsty skin and a fragrance-free facial lotion. Moreover, Nordora offers you natural and effective moisturizer options. Finally, the Quebec company Zorah offers you quality moisturizing products based on argan oil, a fluid and ultra-hydrating oil with rejuvenating effects.

The skin can react when you change products. Detoxification risks such as pimples and rashes are normal, as the skin finally rids itself of toxic products. It's good to give it a few weeks to get back up to speed and allow the new product to do its job.

So why not give your skin a little helping hand? Come see us at La Boite à Grains. Your skin will come out grateful and above all, well hydrated!