Skin hydration is essential to healthy skin. Without enough moisture in the cells, they will quickly lose water like raisins, leading to dryness and other potential concerns.
Opt for non-comedogenic products that won’t clog pores and contain ingredients such as ceramides, squalane and hyaluronic acid to strengthen the skin barrier and increase moisture retention.
Gels
Gels are an excellent solution to help protect oily skin types from losing moisture while replenishing their barrier function. Look for formulas that hydrate without adding excess oil.
If you have oily skin, dehydration is a real concern that can exacerbate existing pores issues. Try to limit drying products like harsh cleansers and exfoliation as much as possible; opt instead for products containing ingredients like hyaluronic acid that help plump up skin instead.
Plant-derived squalane is another great hydration ingredient. This non-greasy oil mimics your skin’s natural lipid production to keep it hydrated and healthy, and often used in tandem with ceramides to form key barrier components for barrier function support.
Milks
Drinking plenty of water is certainly helpful for maintaining moisturised skin; however, for extra-dry skin you may require additional products that contain hyaluronic acid – an ingredient which has the capacity to hold 1,000 times its weight in moisture! Lekus suggests looking for one containing this element.
For body hydration, lotions can be beneficial for those with normal to dry skin while those with very dry skin might benefit more from thick cream or shea butter-based products like Shea Ultra Shea Body Butter ($29). When selecting the appropriate moisturizers look for ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides and hyaluronic acid. Finally don’t forget sunscreen regularly to safeguard against sun damage!
Lotions
Lotions are non-viscosity formulations designed to quickly absorb into the skin. Ideal for normal to dry skin in warmer months, lotions provide fast relief.
Lotion massaged onto relatively dry body parts such as knees, elbows, and feet regularly will keep them soft and supple while also helping prevent flakiness, itching, cracking, flaccidity and inflammation due to eczema and other skin-related problems.
Consider products containing hyaluronic acid, glycerin and basic ceramides for effective skin hydration – they’re typically affordable and easily found at drugstores. Creams containing bakuchiol may even offer additional anti-ageing benefits by increasing firmness while plumping fine lines.
Tonics
These products work by increasing skin’s water content, which in turn gives your complexion a plump and radiant appearance. Many feature refreshing cooling textures with ingredients known as humectants such as glycerin, panthenol or hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated for extended periods.
Dry skin can be both uncomfortable and flaky, with multiple causes contributing to its symptoms. If you suspect that you are experiencing dryness, the best thing you can do to improve it is moisturize to create a protective seal which keeps moisture inside while keeping irritants at bay.
Serums
Hydrating serums often contain hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture, in addition to antioxidants, B vitamins and peptides for maximum benefits. Hyaluronic acid can be especially helpful in soothing dry or mature skin types; however any complexion can take advantage of its potency. Drunk Elephant’s B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum stands out with a cream-to-foam consistency for extra plump, soft and smooth results.
Serums are designed to penetrate more deeply into the skin than standard moisturizers and target specific concerns like hyperpigmentation, large pores or wrinkles. With smaller molecules than their counterparts, serums offer greater precision when targeting specific problems like hyperpigmentation, large pores or wrinkles.
Mists
Facial mists are water-based sprays designed to rehydrate skin. Many facial mists contain humectants like hyaluronic acid that attract moisture to the surface layer of skin and retain it there, making these mists suitable for all skin types, particularly sensitive or dry ones.
Body lotions are thicker formulas designed to support and preserve the skin barrier, helping prevent moisture evaporation. Some contain nourishing ingredients or fragrances. Body lotions should generally be applied post shower, looking out for ingredients like petrolatum and beeswax that serve both as occlusives (like petrolatum) and humectants ( like shea butter and glycerin) for best results.
