Your skin requires proper hydration to remain youthful and fresh looking. Without sufficient moisture levels in the form of water-retaining cells, they will start losing water and become dehydrated and lifeless over time.
Buy a moisturizer containing humectants like hyaluronic acid, which can hold up to 1,000 times its own weight in water, as well as ingredients that moisturizer like glycerin.
Gels
Hydrating skin is essential to creating a youthful, healthy appearance. If you have oily or combination skin, gel moisturizer may be your ideal choice as it’s lightweight and non-greasy.
When treating dry skin, look for ingredients that will soften its texture and create a healthy glow. Look for natural humectants such as glycerin or hyaluronic acid which attract water molecules that plump up skin by plumping appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
An innovative gel matrix formula was created using liquid crystal structures that mimic skin barrier lipid assembly with specific emulsifiers to deliver water deeper into the skin. Studies using in-vivo and ex-vivo confocal Raman microscopy demonstrated this formulation significantly increased relative water content of epidermal regions resulting in enhanced skin hydration, barrier function, radiance and smoothness as measured by clinical grading scales.
Tonics
Tonics can add an extra boost of hydration and refresh to your skincare routine. By helping restore natural pH balance and eliminating excess oil production, tonics provide the ideal preparation for moisturizers.
Professional skincare treatments also utilize humectants such as glycerin, propylene glycol, urea and aloe as humectants to hydrate skin by pulling moisture deep within layers of skin using ingredients like glycerin, propylene glycol, urea and aloe as water-attracting magnets paired with protective barriers to prevent moisture loss from the deep layers of skin and ensure it remains within it.
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Milks
If your skin feels tight, flaky or scaly it could be an indication of dehydration; luckily it can often be corrected easily: Gohara suggests drinking more water, using light serums containing hyaluronic acid and glycerin as well as moisturizers to increase hydration levels and apply moisturizers as ways to boost it.
Search for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, propylene glycol, alpha hydroxy acids, urea, and glycerin (also labeled as glycerol). These are known as humectants which draw moisture out from within and the environment to bind in an outermost layer, says McQuaid.
Other great hydrating ingredients are jojoba oil and grape seed oil. According to Shelton, both are lightweight oils that absorb quickly into the skin, softening and relieving dryness while leaving behind no oily residue behind.
Lotions
Skin-softening ingredients like glycerin, honey, and hyaluronic acid draw moisture molecules to your skin to keep it hydrated, which in turn decreases dryness and itching by reinforcing the barrier function of your skin – keeping water inside while keeping out irritating elements like pollen or pollen dust.
Lotions typically feature low viscosity formulations that allow them to be quickly spread and absorbed, and may include skin-softening oils like squalane and cocoa butter for effective dry skin relief.
No matter the form, whether gels, mists or lotions, your skin will feel refreshed and ready for anything the day may throw your way. Be sure to apply your hydration product as soon as you finish showering so it can absorb and work its magic while your body remains damp – this is the most effective way of getting softened, smoother skin!
Moisturizers
There are various products designed to hydrate skin without leaving behind an oily film, including gels, tonics, milky textures and lotions. Look out for products containing hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin that attract water molecules from the environment; in combination with emollients like squalane or light oils which mimic natural skin oil production to soften and nourish it further.
Moisturizers may contain occlusives like petrolatum and plant oils to seal off the skin’s surface to prevent water loss and seal in moisture. Occlusives can be particularly effective on those suffering from dry skin conditions; however, those with oilier complexions may require additional hydrating measures first before applying an occlusive. It’s essential that we experiment and discover which products best suit us; only our skin can tell us the truth!
