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Skin moisturisation has a lot of health benefits. It keeps your skin soft, smooth and supple, prevents blemishes and dryness and helps fight wrinkles, among other things. Highlighting the importance of the same, 625 board-certified dermatologists created the longest video chain of people applying body moisturiser in New Orleans, Lousiana, USA, from 17-18 March 2023. Their video made a record for the longest video chain of people applying body moisturiser and was felicitated by Guinness World Record.
The initiative to create the Guinness World Record with hundreds of dermatologists was started by CeraVe under its ‘Moisturize Like a Derm’ campaign. According to a recent survey done by the drugstore skin brand, 90 per cent of dermatologists say moisturising your body daily is important for overall skin health.
The record was broken at the AAD (American Academy of Dermatology) annual meeting this year, where dermatologists visited the CeraVe booth to participate in the record-breaking video. The company aimed to break the record with the participation of only board-certified dermatologists as a “way to show their appreciation for the community of experts they constantly work with”.
Moisturising is a basic yet important part of maintaining healthy skin. Speaking with indianexpress.com, Dr Uday Kumar Sonnappa, Consultant, Dermatosurgery, Belenus Champion Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore shared, “Our skin is exposed to various environmental factors, pollution and chemicals. This can cause a lack of moisture, hence, moisturising your skin and providing it with necessary components to replenish is crucial”.
He added, “Lack of moisture and nourishment can initially cause dry, flaky skin and if this is not taken care of it can further lead to irritation, redness and inflammation of the skin”.
“It’s ideal to use a moisturiser after a shower, on your damp skin because hot water strips away all the moisture and essential oils from your skin, turning it dry,” said Dr Sonnappa.
Unlike a popular myth, oily skin also requires moisturisation to help regulate oil production. “Not moisturising can cause your skin to produce more oil to hydrate itself. Oily skin can still be dehydrated. This is what we refer to as the ‘oil well in the desert’ syndrome,” explained Dr Sonnappa.
“Everyone’s skin is different. The same product that works well for one person, may not be the best option for you. Be ready to experiment with different moisturisers until you find the one that works best for you,” he concluded.
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