​Just 10 minutes after taking a bath? It turns out that it's the golden time for skin care!

Do you always complain: Even though you apply body lotion every day, your skin still becomes dry and peels? Actually, most people overlook a crucial step in skincare - the "golden rescue period" of 10 minutes after bathing. Dermatologists point out that at this time, the skin's stratum corneum has the highest water content, the pores are in a slightly relaxed state, and the moisture has not yet completely evaporated. This is the best time to absorb nutrients and lock in moisture. If you can combine a scientific combination of body wash, exfoliator, and body lotion, the skincare effect can be doubled, and you can easily deal with the dryness problem in winter.

Three steps to unlock the golden period: A scientific combination from cleansing to retaining moisture

Step 1: Choose the right body wash and establish a "base layer of water"

Cleanliness is the foundation of the golden period. However, if the body wash is chosen wrongly, it may damage the skin condition. It is recommended to prioritize the use of amino acid surfactants or body washes containing natural plant extracts. These products have moderate cleaning power and can remove oil while preserving the natural oil layer of the skin. For example, formulas containing oat extract and ceramides can form a temporary moisturizing film after cleaning, laying the groundwork for subsequent skincare.

Avoid using strong cleansing shower gels with high soap base content. They can easily disrupt the skin's acid-base balance, leading to accelerated water loss and causing the "golden period" to shrink.

Step 2: Perform a body scrub once a week to open up the absorption pathways.

Excessive buildup of dead skin cells can impede nutrient absorption. Therefore, using a gentle exfoliator with a scrub once or twice a week is crucial for activating the golden period. Choose natural scrubs with smooth particles (such as walnut shell powder, sea salt granules), and gently rub your elbows, knees and other areas with thick skin in circular motions on a moist skin surface. This not only removes old and dead skin cells but also stimulates blood circulation, increasing the absorption efficiency of the subsequent body lotion by 40%.

Please note: After using the exfoliating cream, your skin becomes more sensitive. You must apply body lotion within the 10-minute golden period to prevent the temporary weakening of the skin barrier, which could accelerate water loss.

Step 3: When applying body lotion, the "water retention" process should be quick, precise and forceful.

The best time to apply body lotion after bathing is within 3 to 5 minutes. At this point, one should choose a cream product with rich texture but quick absorption. Formulas containing ingredients such as petrolatum and squalane can form a water-locking film on the skin surface. Combined with moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, they can firmly "lock" the moisture and nutrients during the prime period inside the skin.

When applying, it is recommended to use the "pressing + gentle tapping" technique. Pay special attention to the areas prone to dryness such as the calves, waist and abdomen. Avoid vigorously rubbing to prevent damaging the newly formed moisturizing film.

Make sure to take advantage of the 10 minutes after bathing. Let the "bath soap cleansing + exfoliator unclogging + body lotion hydrating" form a closed loop. Even in the dry and cold seasons, you can have smooth and delicate skin. From today on, don't let the "golden time" for skincare slip away in vain!