As you roll out of bed at the start of the year, be filled with ideas for a fresh start with fresher skin through better hydration, which “8 glasses of water a day” myth it can be a bullet point on your to-do list. But before you start downing so many glasses of water that you have to run to the bathroom at the most inconvenient moments, sit down and spend some time with Apex Skin team as we discuss skin hydration, the best moisturizing skincare products, and the science behind how to effectively hydrate skin both inside and out!
While these common myths about skin hydration may be well-intentioned, they can’t really deliver. rejuvenating skin results you want. In fact, some of them can hinder your skin’s health:
While staying hydrated is vital for overall health, not enough for skin hydration. Your skin also needs topical moisturizers to lock in moisture and protect against environmental stressors.
Hydration is all about water – not oil – and oily skin needs hydration too. Stripping your skin of natural oils too much can lead to dryness, increased oil production and possible acne. It can also leave you vulnerable to infections and premature aging. A balanced one skin care routine with non-edible moisturizers is a must.
Also, no. Moisturizers come in different thicknesses (creams, serums, lotions) and with different ingredients that perform different functions depending on your skin type, needs, season and situation. They should be chosen based on your skin type, needs and season to properly address hydration without causing irritation.
In fact, skin hydration is vital year-round (especially here in Northeast Ohio). Cold, dry weather can rob your skin of moisture. Adapting your skin care routine to seasonal changes ensures effective hydration and skin health.
Your skin is your body’s largest organ. Its layers breathe, protect you from infection, help regulate your body temperature, and help regulate your entire body’s hydration status! Your skin is made up of cells and layers that require water to stay healthy, soft and smooth. There is water inside these cells (intracellular water) and also between these cells (extracellular water). Maintaining this moisture balance is essential for healthy, glowing, fresh skin.
Skin cells also have fats (lipids) that protect this water balance from evaporation. The correct balance of water, lipids and nutrients it can also protect your skin’s barrier function from damage from UV rays, stress, dry air and environmental pollutants. So, in addition to hydrating your skin by drinking water, you need to apply lipid moisturizers like ceramides, emollients, and humectants to replenish and protect the skin’s hydration from the outside.
Because skin hydration is essential for youthful, smooth, glowing skin, we’ve discussed hydration with the experts at Apex Skin in all 14 of our Dermatology Clinics of Northeast Ohio. Among them all, we’ve selected five favorite, effective skin moisturizers that really protect and hydrate skin for people with most skin types and conditions.
Daily Hydration Boost is a twice-daily ultra-hydrating serum that contains both fractionated and high molecular weight forms of hyaluronic acid. This allows the serum to sink deep to quench dehydrated skin. It smoothes the complexion and helps the skin retain moisture throughout the day, helping the skin look smoother, firmer, brighter and more alive. Daily Hydrating Boost also contains a balanced, nourishing combination of skin revitalizing nutrients and moisture-locking humectants and antioxidants.
Both recommend this serum during the winter months, whenever your skin feels especially dry. It can rejuvenate dull skin, smooth fine lines and even help promote skin healing after cosmetic procedures.
The skin on your hands is exercised every day, especially when the weather is dry and harsh and you wash your hands more often. This Intensive hand cream absorbs quickly into the skin and is formulated with high-performance moisturizing ingredients to strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier for long-lasting hydration and comfort.
Us Neck tightening cream addresses a common and annoying problem that develops as the skin of the neck and décolleté loses elasticity, tone and definition with age. Keeping this area of skin hydrated is essential to maintaining a lifted, toned and defined neck. This cream repairs the skin’s barrier and improves elasticity with a special ceramide-peptide blend that includes vitamin B3 and botanical extracts to boost collagen levels so that skin stays smoother and firmer. Ringail Sirvaitisone of our board certified nurses and licensed estheticians working at Concord Dermatology Office he is a big fan of it Neck tightening cream.
For preventing transepidermal water loss (the water that evaporates from the top layer of your skin), it’s impossible to beat Age-defying body lotion. Hyaluronic acid and biomimetic ceramide complex combines with a powerful blend of antioxidants and green tea polyphenols to protect and replenish the skin’s barrier while improving texture and elasticity. It also helps smooth wrinkles, fine lines and even cellulite while locking in moisture. Age-Defying Body Lotion is an essential item for the RN and cosmetic nurse Dana Baker who works in ours Hudson Dermatology Office:
The great thing about it Perfect moisturizer is that it contains a balanced formula with hyaluronic acid that works with your skin chemistry to restore and enhance hydration and protect your skin’s barrier function. Slows down and reduces signs of aging to improve smooth, supple elasticity.
When you’re working to protect your skin from the inside and out, your skin’s barrier function will do its best to protect you from the elements while helping your skin look and feel smooth, glowing and firm, even and over the years. In addition to the 5 best skin moisturizers mentioned above, here’s how to moisturize your skin daily for healthy, glowing skin:
This year, make an easy fix to boost your hydration from the inside out for glowing, healthy skin without the hassle and fuss. Avoiding the myths and focusing on the science of skin hydration by adding some essential moisturizers for your skin daily skin care routine it can go a long way in smoothing, lifting and keeping your skin firm and glowing. Of course, it’s important to be mindful of your particular circumstances and skin conditions when tailoring your skincare routine for maximum hydration. schedule an appointment to the Apex Skin location nearest you to speak with a dermatology specialist today. We have same day appointments available! Start your journey to better skin health today.
