AFP – Who hasn’t experienced that sensation of skin tightening after a shower or when cleansing? Despite using products designed for our skin, this feeling often persists. Researchers at Stanford University in the United States (US) aimed to explore this phenomenon. “This work provides a new understanding of how products affect the physical properties of […]
From a lack of hydration to cold, pollution, allergies and stress, various external factors can make skin feel tight. This far from pleasant sensation can also come about after cleansing the skin, just after a shower, for example, and could be explained by specific signals being sent to the brain. The scientists behind this discovery believe it could help improve the formulation of many cosmetics, even if certain mechanisms still remain to be understood…
Who hasn’t noticed their skin feeling.
Skincare tips: Cleansers contain special ingredients like emulsifiers, detergents, surfactants, or soaps that clean our skin. However, if there is no balance between these ingredients, it could lead to skin discomfort and irritation.