A healthy and radiant skin starts with proper hydration balance. But what does this mean exactly? The hydration balance of your skin refers to the amount of water in the upper layer of skin, the epidermis. This balance is crucial for keeping your skin smooth, resilient, and healthy. When the hydration balance is disrupted, your skin can feel dry, flaky, and irritated, which can lead to premature aging and other skin issues.
Why is a good hydration balance important?
Our skin plays an essential role in protecting our body, and a good hydration balance is indispensable in that regard. When the skin is insufficiently hydrated, it loses its ability to effectively protect us from harmful external influences such as pollution and UV radiation. A balanced hydration helps to keep this protective barrier intact and contributes to the elasticity and resilience of the skin. This keeps the skin smooth and allows us to maintain a youthful appearance longer. Moreover, a healthy hydration balance ensures that the skin is better able to heal and regenerate itself, which is crucial for a radiant and healthy complexion in the long term.
Causes of a Disrupted Hydration Balance
There are several factors that can disrupt your skin's hydration balance:
- Climate and weather conditions can dry out the skin, especially cold, dry air or extreme heat.
- Incorrect skincare, such as using harsh cleansers, can strip the skin of its natural oils, causing dryness.
- As we age, the skin naturally loses more moisture, which can lead to a dry and flaky complexion.
- Internal factors, such as insufficient water intake, an unbalanced diet, and hormonal changes, can contribute to a disrupted hydration balance.
How to Restore Hydration Balance with Skincare?
Step 1: Cleansing with the Right Face Wash
A good cleansing routine is the foundation of any skincare regimen. Choose a mild, hydrating face wash that removes impurities without drying out the skin. The Hypogeen Face Wash, for example, is specially formulated to cleanse the skin while maintaining its natural hydration balance. This face wash contains no harsh ingredients, making it suitable for even the most sensitive skin types.
Step 2: Hydration with a Nourishing Day Cream
After cleansing, it’s crucial to hydrate your skin with a good day cream. A cream containing hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or squalane helps retain moisture and strengthen the skin barrier. The Hypogeen Day Cream, rich in these ingredients, ensures your skin remains hydrated and protected throughout the day.
Step 3: Repair and Nourish with a Night Cream
At night, your skin repairs itself, making it the perfect time to support hydration balance. A night cream with regenerating ingredients and natural oils like jojoba oil can help restore the skin and retain moisture. The Hypogeen Night Cream offers intensive hydration and promotes the skin’s natural repair process during the night.
Hypogeen Body Lotion
- Hydrates the skin for up to 72 hours.
- Restores the skin's natural moisture balance.
- Absorbs quickly into the skin for immediate care.
- Reduces dryness and flaking within a few days.
- Free from perfume, petroleum jelly, paraffin, and colorants.
Step 4: Complete Hydration with Body Lotion
Don’t forget that the rest of your body also needs attention! Use a hydrating body lotion daily to keep your skin soft and smooth. The Hypogeen Body Lotion is specially formulated to deeply hydrate the skin and protect it from dehydration. Thanks to its unique formula, which also includes vitamin E and urea, this lotion hydrates the skin for up to 72 hours.
Important Ingredients to Look For
When choosing skincare products that help restore moisture balance, it's essential to pay attention to certain ingredients. At Hypogeen, we use the following ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: A powerful moisturizing ingredient capable of holding up to 1000 times its weight in water. Hyaluronic acid comes in various molecular weights, allowing it to intensely hydrate both superficial and deeper skin layers.
- Glycerin: A commonly used humectant that draws moisture from the environment to the skin and forms a barrier that prevents water loss. This keeps the skin hydrated for an extended period, even in dry conditions.
- Squalane: A soothing agent naturally found in the skin. It helps strengthen the skin barrier and retains moisture, keeping the skin soft, smooth, and hydrated. Squalane absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving a greasy feel, making it particularly suitable for restoring moisture balance.
- Urea: A powerful humectant that attracts and retains moisture in the skin. Additionally, urea has mild exfoliating properties that help remove dead skin cells and improve moisture absorption. This ingredient is especially effective for treating dry and rough skin and plays a significant role in restoring moisture balance.
How to Prevent a Disturbed Moisture Balance?
In addition to using the right skincare products, there are several measures you can take to protect and maintain your skin's moisture balance:
- Hydrate from the inside by drinking enough water daily to keep your skin hydrated. This effectively supports moisture balance.
- Avoid hot water when showering, as it can strip the natural oils from your skin and cause dryness. Opt for lukewarm water to keep the skin barrier intact.
- Use a humidifier, especially in winter or dry climates, to maintain humidity levels in your home and prevent skin dehydration.
- Protect your skin from the sun, as UV rays can dry out the skin and damage the skin barrier. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily to prevent dryness and sun-induced aging.