Let’s face it: Hydrated skin looks visibly more youthful. It means your skin looks softer, smoother, and overall visibly healthier. Before the sun or hot weather takes a toll on your skin this summer, keep in mind that hydration will play a key role in maintaining a visibly healthy summer glow. Let’s look at types of hydrating skin care ingredients and products that may benefit you most, including a water-based hydrating cream, perfect for a lightweight summer skin care routine.
From Emollients to Humectants
Maintaining optimal moisture levels is essential for visibly healthy, glowing skin. As environmental factors and lifestyle habits can deplete skin of its natural hydration, it's crucial to incorporate ingredients that replenish moisture and help restore the skin's vitality.
Humectants draw moisture from the air and help retain moisture in the skin. Examples of humectants are glycerin and hyaluronic acid, often used in skin care products to help prevent dehydration. Emollients, such as squalane, help prevent moisture loss and are great for dry skin.
What does hydrated skin do?
Hydrated skin has a stronger skin barrier and strengthens the skin’s defenses, which is important in the summer when you’re exposed to heat, harmful UV rays, and pollutants. If your skin barrier is well-hydrated, you are also supporting skin elasticity and promoting a visibly healthier complexion.
What ingredients help the skin stay hydrated?
Hydrating ingredients literally help keep the skin hydrated. Pure Icelandic water is an example of a hydrating ingredient. Moisturizing ingredients help prevent water from evaporating from your skin.
Some of the best ingredients for combatting dry, dull-looking skin are:
Hyaluronic Acid
Known as a powerhouse hydrator, hyaluronic acid attracts and retains moisture in the skin. With the ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, hyaluronic acid helps plump and hydrate the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Look for a lightweight, hydrating water cream (oil-free) with antioxidants and hyaluronic acid to help boost moisture levels and protect the skin. And then apply sunscreen.
Glycerin
As a natural humectant, glycerin draws moisture from the environment and pulls it into the skin, helping to keep it hydrated and supple. Glycerin also provides a protective barrier on the skin's surface, preventing moisture loss and enhancing its natural moisture retention capabilities. A plant-based EGF serum is an ideal product for all skin types to pull in moisture and help the skin appear more dense.
Squalane
Squalane is a lightweight emollient that mimics the skin's natural oils. This ingredient helps to replenish moisture, soften the skin, and visibly improve texture and suppleness. It also has antioxidant properties that help protect against environmental stressors. You may find this great ingredient in a nourishing facial cleanser.
Pure Icelandic Water
Icelandic water isn’t just plain old water from the tap. It’s geologically filtered through layers of inert volcanic lava. This is a natural purification process that delivers clean water without the need for chemical purification. Icelandic water is also “soft” with a low concentration of hard minerals (calcium and magnesium), which means the skin is less likely to dry out or become irritated. You may see it as a featured ingredient in a variety of high-quality skin care products, including micellar cleansing water.
Plant-Based Epidermal Growth Factor
Plant-based Epidermal Growth Factor is a skin-rejuvenating, moisture-binding signaling protein suitable for all skin types. This innovative ingredient helps maintain skin hydration and lessen the appearance of visible signs of aging. It also works well when paired with the ingredients above, such as hyaluronic acid in a hydrogel beauty mask.
About BIOEFFECT
BIOEFFECT is an Icelandic EGF skin care brand that harnesses the power of Iceland’s natural resources with cutting-edge biotech. The featured ingredient in many of BIOEFFECT’s potent products is plant-based Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF). Grown from barley plants, BIOEFFECT’s signature barley EGF is a key ingredient for helping people maintain skin hydration and a visibly healthier glow. If you’re looking to elevate your anti-aging skin care routine, try BIOEFFECT’s award-winning serums, creams, cleansers, beauty masks, and many other thoughtfully crafted products. Barley Epidermal Growth Factor is a moisture-binding, skin-rejuvenating signaling protein that is effective on all skin types. BIOEFFECT embraces the use of minimal, clean ingredients, including pure Icelandic water and sustainable barley grown in inert volcanic pumice. Take charge of your beauty routines with award-winning, plant-based EGF skin care.
Welcome summer with hydrated, healthy-looking skin with high-quality Icelandic skin care at https://www.bioeffect.com/
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