Milady Cosmetology Practice Exam

What type of hydrators are thick in texture and help bind water to the skin?

1. Moisturizers

2. Gommages

3. Hydrators for oily skin

4. Hydrators for dehydrated skin

The correct answer is: Hydrators for dehydrated skin

The type of hydrators that are thick in texture and help bind water to the skin are specifically designed for dehydrated skin. These hydrators typically contain humectants, which attract moisture and help retain it, creating a barrier that keeps the skin hydrated. They are formulated to provide intense hydration and can be quite rich, allowing them to effectively lock in moisture and improve the skin's overall texture and appearance. The other options serve different purposes. Moisturizers generally include a combination of occlusive agents that create a barrier to prevent moisture loss, but they may not specifically be thick or formulated to bind water as primary hydrators do. Gommages are exfoliating products that remove dead skin cells rather than directly hydrating or binding water. Finally, hydrators for oily skin tend to have lighter textures to prevent clogging pores and might not provide the intense hydration required for dehydrated skin, which is often more susceptible to moisture loss. Thus, the choice focusing on hydrators for dehydrated skin aligns with the characteristics of thick, water-binding hydrators.