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Thu May 24, 2012 11:22 am  |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
fitgineer,
What I am trying to get across (maybe not well) is if you are using HA to help hydrate the skin make sure it is applied over dampened skin, you can use distilled water, tap water (if comfortable) or a hydrosol before applying.
If applied on skin that is dry and no moisture has been added first (especially in arid conditions) it will suck moisture out of the skin and make the dryness look even more prominent! |
Wow. I just had another one of those moments: 
The instructions did not say that!
Thank you, DM! |
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Thu May 24, 2012 11:39 am |
| fitgineer wrote: |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
fitgineer,
What I am trying to get across (maybe not well) is if you are using HA to help hydrate the skin make sure it is applied over dampened skin, you can use distilled water, tap water (if comfortable) or a hydrosol before applying.
If applied on skin that is dry and no moisture has been added first (especially in arid conditions) it will suck moisture out of the skin and make the dryness look even more prominent! |
Wow. I just had another one of those moments:
The instructions did not say that!
Thank you, DM! |
No don't go head banging, they don't tell you!
Many "experts" advise applying products to damp skin for maximum absorption.
There are exceptions though RA and C (LAA) best on dry skin! 
HA is a special one on the way it works depending on where moisture is! |
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I'LL SEE YOU ON THE DARKSIDE OF THE MOON.... |
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Thu May 24, 2012 11:46 am |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
| fitgineer wrote: |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
fitgineer,
What I am trying to get across (maybe not well) is if you are using HA to help hydrate the skin make sure it is applied over dampened skin, you can use distilled water, tap water (if comfortable) or a hydrosol before applying.
If applied on skin that is dry and no moisture has been added first (especially in arid conditions) it will suck moisture out of the skin and make the dryness look even more prominent! |
Wow. I just had another one of those moments:
The instructions did not say that!
Thank you, DM! |
No don't go head banging, they don't tell you!
Many "experts" advise applying products to damp skin for maximum absorption.
There are exceptions though RA and C (LAA) best on dry skin!
HA is a special one on the way it works depending on where moisture is! |
I will keep that in mind, very helpful!!! Thank you! |
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Female, born 1985. HW Engineer, Fitness nut. Embarking on the war against the signs of aging... |
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Thu May 24, 2012 11:48 am |
| fitgineer wrote: |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
| fitgineer wrote: |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
fitgineer,
What I am trying to get across (maybe not well) is if you are using HA to help hydrate the skin make sure it is applied over dampened skin, you can use distilled water, tap water (if comfortable) or a hydrosol before applying.
If applied on skin that is dry and no moisture has been added first (especially in arid conditions) it will suck moisture out of the skin and make the dryness look even more prominent! |
Wow. I just had another one of those moments:
The instructions did not say that!
Thank you, DM! |
No don't go head banging, they don't tell you!
Many "experts" advise applying products to damp skin for maximum absorption.
There are exceptions though RA and C (LAA) best on dry skin!
HA is a special one on the way it works depending on where moisture is! |
I will keep that in mind, very helpful!!! Thank you! |
I am just glad if it helps, skin care can get a bit confusing can't it?  |
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I'LL SEE YOU ON THE DARKSIDE OF THE MOON.... |
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Thu May 24, 2012 11:50 am |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
I am just glad if it helps, skin care can get a bit confusing can't it? |
You can say that again! |
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Thu May 24, 2012 11:59 am |
| fitgineer wrote: |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
I am just glad if it helps, skin care can get a bit confusing can't it? |
You can say that again! |
LOL....Don't tempt me!  |
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I'LL SEE YOU ON THE DARKSIDE OF THE MOON.... |
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Thu May 24, 2012 1:32 pm |
This is a nice reminder of the dry sponge theory, a dry one cannot absorb anything, but a damp one, no matter how slight, sucks it all up  |
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Thu May 24, 2012 1:35 pm |
| Tiny wrote: |
| This is a nice reminder of the dry sponge theory, a dry one cannot absorb anything, but a damp one, no matter how slight, sucks it all up |
Great analogy Tiny! |
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Fri May 25, 2012 8:00 am |
| Thats a good tip! I usually do pat mine on right after I get out of the shower. I find that if I wait, it will ball up more on the dry skin as well. |
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