Cosmetics companies are surprisingly talking about this effect, while chemists don't believe in that theory.


On the Internet, you can meet many beauty bloggers who are afraid of you in every way possible in pursuit of likes. Only a few of them talk about real things - usually those who have a medical degree or studied at the chemistry department. In this article, we analyze another myth about waterlogged skin, which is actively promoted by imaginary experts in biology.

How the myth appeared

All that would-be bloggers insist on is the scientific word "maceration". Allegedly, the epidermis from the effects of many layers of moisturizers gains moisture that the skin cannot accept. However, in fact, maceration is what you see after a hot bath on your fingertips. The effect of it is possible only temporary, and on the code, this generally occurs only after 30 hours of contact with moisture. During this time, a couple of ml of cream and serum will certainly be absorbed.

Why we don't believe in him

Firstly, there is no scientific evidence of such a cream effect on the skin. In fact, all excess liquid, if it remains on the surface of the epidermis, evaporates in a matter of minutes, especially when exposed to heat. If you don't believe in science and are afraid for your skin, just blot it with a dry cloth. Once absorbed, the cream will provide an occlusive effect and create a breathable moisture-retaining film on the skin surface.

Secondly, multi-step care consists of different products. First you wash your face and remove your makeup, then apply a toner - it is made up of water, alcohol and other additives. Due to alcohol, the toner evaporates from the skin surface in seconds. The moisturizer and serum that follow may also contain alcohol, which increases the rate of evaporation. Or, if there is no alcohol, the moisture evaporates by itself during the process described above.

Signs of excessive moisture

On an English-language site, we found this information: "Signs of excessive moisture are clogged pores, blackheads, skin irregularities and excess oil." Earlier, we have already written material about why black dots form on your face and what they consist of. In short, it is sebum with particles of dust and dead skin. Where is any mention of the water in the moisturizer here? And think for yourself: how can water cause clogging of pores, if, on the contrary, it washes away dirt from them?

The skin becomes lazy

“If you use too much moisturizer, your skin will become lazy over time, which may contribute to the fact that it produces less moisture on its own,” is another unscientific myth we found. The skin is kept hydrated by collagen, a protein produced by the body and some hormones. How can a cream affect these processes? That's right, in no way, since cosmetics, according to the law of the Russian Federation, should not contain components that penetrate the dermis and can enter the bloodstream.