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Why not to use soap on your skin

Posted on February 27, 2019April 26, 2019 by Rites Skin Soultions

Did you know that restoring the pH of your skin will help resolve at least half your skin problems? And that one way to throw your pH out of balance is to use soap on your face? To understand why soap is bad for the skin we need to have a quick look at the…

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Posted in Cleanse, Exfoliate, Lip Care, Moisturise, Skin Care, Skin Supplements, SPF, Spot Control, The RITE way, Tone  |  Tagged cleanse, exfoliating, skin breakouts, skin care, skin care routine, skin ph balance, skin supplements, spf, tone Leave a comment
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This is called transepidermal water loss (TEWL). 💦 This is called transepidermal water loss (TEWL). 💦 It happens naturally, but increases when the skin barrier is compromised.
Hydrators add water to the skin. Occlusives help k Hydrators add water to the skin.
Occlusives help keep that water in. 

Most routines need both — just in the right balance for your skin. 💧👌
Occlusives are not “good” or “bad.” They are conte Occlusives are not “good” or “bad.” They are context-dependent.

When the skin barrier is compromised, they help protect and reduce water loss.
But when skin is already oily or congested, heavier textures can feel occlusive in the wrong way.

The key is choosing the right type, for the right skin state, at the right time. 💛

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An occlusive is an ingredient that forms a protect An occlusive is an ingredient that forms a protective layer on the surface of the skin. This layer helps to reduce water loss, keeping moisture in and supporting the skin barrier. 💧

Occlusives do not add hydration on their own, but
help the skin hold onto the hydration it already has.

They’re especially useful when skin feels dry, tight, or sensitive. ❤️‍🩹

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