Why Hydration is Important
Hydration and Skin Health
Hydration is essential for maintaining overall skin health, especially for the outer layer known as the stratum corneum. When the skin lacks sufficient moisture, it can lead to various problems, including inflammation, itchiness, scaly skin, dryness, tightness, oily skin, and signs of aging.
It is common to confuse the signs of dehydrated skin with dry skin and oily skin issues. Dry skin occurs when the skin does not produce enough oils to retain moisture, while oily skin can develop when the skin produces excess oil in an attempt to compensate for a lack of hydration. Maintaining proper water balance in the skin can help reduce these issues.
Marketers often confuse consumers by using the terms "hydration" and "moisturising" interchangeably. While both terms relate to "moisture," they have different meanings. For instance, when we bake a cake, we add liquid to provide moisture and oil to prevent it from drying out; however, we wouldn't categorise oil as moisture. The same distinction applies to skincare. Understanding the difference between hydration and moisturising is crucial for consumers to avoid being misled by skincare products that may not fulfil their claims. To learn more, check out our blog on moisturising.
The skin consists of hydrophilic (water-loving) and lipophilic (fat-loving) components. The hydrophilic components influence the physical characteristics of the stratum corneum and contribute to metabolic processes in the epidermal layer. Conversely, lipophilic components are vital for locking in moisture and restoring the skin's barrier function. To effectively hydrate your skin, it's important to maintain a balance between these two types of components. An imbalance, whether too much or too little lipophilic components (including the skin's natural oils), can affect hydration levels on the skin's surface.
The Role of Hydrators
Hydrators are designed to help preserve and enhance moisture levels in the skin while improving its ability to achieve optimal hydration. They contain ingredients that attract or add water to the skin's surface. Some well-known hydrating ingredients include hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and amino acids. It's important to note that without water, hydrators do not work; hydrators need water to work!
Why Choose a Hydration Mist
Everyone's skin is unique, and our perceptions of dryness, normalcy, or clamminess can differ significantly. Some individuals may require more hydration, while others may need less. Additionally, changes in seasons and daily fluctuations in humidity can affect our moisture needs. Creating skincare that meets individual requirements can be challenging.
A facial spray may seem like it's just water, but it's important to recognise its value. You might wonder why you'd pay for something that seems so basic. The reality is that facial mists contain more than just water; they include key ingredients such as hydrators that help to hydrate your skin and attract and retain moisture. Simply spraying your face with plain water isn't enough, as water alone can dehydrate your skin. Without hydrators and other essential ingredients, water does not effectively attract or retain moisture in your skin.
Our Hydration Essence Mist is oil-free, allowing you to use it throughout the day without feeling heavy or greasy. It contains hydrators, osmolytes, electrolytes, and probiotics—ingredients that effectively hydrate the skin. This mist complements your skin’s natural oils, as well as our serums and moisturisers (which contain lipophilic ingredients) to help lock in moisture. It addresses the individual challenges of personalising your skincare routine by being easy to layer and adjust for your daily hydration needs. Whether you need a little or a lot, and how often, is determined by you.
Available in full-size and travel-size bottles, our hydration mist is the perfect companion, whether at home or on the go. The travel-size bottle features a wide mouth opening, enabling you to refill it easily from the full-size bottle whenever necessary.
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