Hydration is key when it comes to healthy skin; dryness can leave behind flaky and itchy patches that become more susceptible to irritation and premature aging.
Hydration can help mitigate these problems by replenishing skin with essential moisture through ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, commonly found in serums and moisturizers.
Hydrators
Hydrators often contain humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to draw water into skin cells and increase their moisture content, while some also include occlusives (such as petrolatum, dimethicone or lanolin) to form a protective barrier on the skin to stop water loss.
Occlusives can be an ideal solution for oily or acne-prone skin because they prevent moisture loss without clogging pores. Some non-comedogenic hydrators include ingredients like cyclopentasiloxane, fatty alcohols and phenoxyethanol to ensure they won’t block pores or cause breakouts.
Moisturizers are a must for all skin types as they help fight signs of dehydration while making the complexion appear firmer and smoother. Additionally, some moisturizers contain emollients to soften and nourish the skin further, and some contain active ingredients like antioxidants, peptides or retinol for additional skin concerns – for instance the Renewal Creme is an ultra lightweight moisturizer which restores a healthy barrier while supporting its own recovery processes via purified oat kernel and plankton extract.
Moisturisers
Moisturizers use emollients and humectants, such as glycerin, hyaluronic acid and urea as humectants to soften skin while also helping prevent water loss from the surface of the skin. Furthermore, these ingredients increase hydration levels to decrease fine lines and wrinkles by drawing moisture back into your body through improved hydration levels and reduced dryness levels.
Occlusives like mineral oil or petrolatum (Vaseline) act as an occlusive barrier, helping the skin retain moisture by preventing its loss through evaporation. They’re particularly helpful for managing dry skin conditions and help ensure the skin remains soft and supple.
Do not limit your moisturizing regiment solely to your face; make sure that all parts of your body, such as knees and elbows, receive equal care in keeping their delicate skin moisturized as well. A quality moisturizer can protect it.
Serums
Serums are lightweight water-based products designed to absorb quickly and penetrate deep into the skin. Formulations may include one hydrating ingredient or multiple.
These products also often contain humectants that draw moisture out of the air into your skin, helping prevent dehydration, particularly among dry or mature skin types.
A serum can include ingredients like antioxidants that boost radiance and even out the appearance of skin tone, as well as ingredients to minimize fine lines and wrinkles, such as vitamin C which brightens and boosts collagen.
Apply a hydrating serum before your moisturizer. Choose one designed specifically for your skin type, and be sure to apply it regularly in order to reap its full benefits – for instance if you have oily skin try non-comedogenic serum that prevents water loss without clogging pores before layering on a lightweight moisturizer to lock in hydration and avoid feeling greasy.
Masks
Masks have long been considered a quick-fix skin care solution. From strange green goop to plastic sheets that adhere to your face, masks provide quick solutions that provide instantaneous moisture. But masks offer more than just covering skin with thick layers of serum; depending on their formulation they may provide both hydration and moisturization – meaning more benefits than ever!
Masks can help improve the appearance of pores, reduce redness and plump the skin when used alongside a facial exfoliator. Our Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Mask contains an exfoliating blend of rhubarb extract, avocado oil and leafy greens for smoother-looking skin.
Hydration is essential to all skin types, but especially dry or areas of dryness in combination skin types. Our free online skin consultation can assist in selecting appropriate hydratation products; just answer a few questions about yourself and we will recommend products tailored specifically for your skin needs.
