Is your skin not giving glow, plump, hydrated fabulousness? It might be because you’re struggling with a parched complexion. If so, it might not be the amount of product you apply but rather the type you’re using.
Yes, turns out dehydrated skin and dry skin aren’t the same thing, although at first glance they may appear to be. Here’s what you need to know about hydration and how to really hydrate skin.
What’s The Diff?
Listen/read carefully: dehydrated skin needs water and lacks hydration and hydrating products. Whereas dry skin lacks oil and needs to be moisturised with moisturising products. How to tell if your skin needs moisture or hydration? Dry skin can be flaky, rough and dull. Dehydrated skin cells sort of shrink up, causing the skin to look deflated and lifeless.
To Moisturise or Hydrate Skin
So let’s clear this up. Moisturising ingredients lubricate the skin to prevent water from escaping. Ingredients such as: shea butter, cocoa butter, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil and ceramides.
While hydrating ingredients in skin care products attract water to the outermost layer of the skin. Hydrating ingredients include: hyaluronic acid, glycerin, fatty acids, amino acids and peptides.
Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, here’s the brilliant news: It’s quite easy to keep your skin supple and glowly.
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The Perfect Hydrator
Cetaphil products are gentle, yet powerful and hydrate and moisturise. Cetaphil is a dermatologically tested skincare brand that is the go-to brand for those with sensitive skin. It helps restore, protect and maintain skin’s health every day.
The USP is that this range (now for the extra sensitive skin) contains a combination of everything you need. This range contains a powerful combination of hydrating ingredients, including a unique Hydrosensitiv™ Complex and Hyaluronic Acid in each of the Optimal Hydration products, a dynamic hydration process is activated that boosts skin’s water content and locks it in where it’s needed. Each product works to replenish skin’s hydration for 48 hours and defends against five signs of skin sensitivity including dryness, irritation, roughness, tightness and a weakened skin barrier.
Hydrate Skin With Cetaphil: What To Buy
Cetaphil Optimal Hydration 48H Activation Serum
This serum absorbs instantly to deliver deep 48 hour hydration. This lightweight serum absorbs instantly and can be used alone or with Optimal Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Cream for an extra boost to skin’s hydration.
Cetaphil Optimal Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Cream
This lightweight cream leaves skin feeling immediately soft and supple. It defends against 5 signs of skin sensitivity including dryness, irritation, roughness, tightness and a weakened skin barrier.
Cetaphil Optimal Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum
This targeted eye serum reduces the appearance of dark circles and puffiness while nourishing and replenishing skin’s hydration for 48 hours. Featuring a soft silicon applicator tip for gentle massage during application. Suitable for sensitive, dry or dehydrated skin.
Cetaphil Optimal Hydration Replenishing Night Cream
This thirst-quenching cream instantly comforts sensitive skin, leaving skin soothed and soft. This night cream nourishes and intensely plumps the skin with moisture for 48 hours non-stop. You’ll wake-up to a refreshed rested look and signs of fatigue faded away.
Cetaphil Optimal Hydration Serum Spray
A serum spray that keeps the skin hydrated 3x longer in over-drying conditions, while the formula soothes skin sensitivity. This serum spray absorbs quickly and dries instantly so that skin never looks or feels greasy.
Cetaphil Optimal Hydration Replenishing Lotion
This weightless lotion is made to be gentle and is suited to all skin types. It defends against 5 signs of skin sensitivity including dryness, irritation, roughness, tightness and a weakened skin barrier.
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