Hydration in The Skin

Hydration in The Skin

February 11, 2021

 When the skin is hydrated it is healthy, glowing and feels great! So how do we keep the skin hydrated and nourished? Contrary to popular belief, moisturizers do not give the skin hydration, they lock it in. A serum is what gives the skin hydration! Moisturizers and serums work together to replenish hydration and keep it in the skin.

We have a variety of skin care products that give the skin hydration depending on the skin care concern. Dehydrated skin can happen to any concerning skin condition, it is not just dry skin. Individuals with acne or combination skin can still experience dehydrated skin. 

We recommend any of Vivier Vitamin C Serums to combat dehydrated skin. They all contain L-Ascorbic Acid USP which helps the skin to retain moisture while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Ultimage from Vivier is a fan favourite for hydration. It utilizes hyaluronic acid to add hydration to the skin and leaves it feeling softer.

Eltraderm’s Soluble Native Collagen uses hyaluronic acid to provide hydrating nourishment to deep layers of the skin, as well as advanced hydrating factors to improve the skin’s water-binding capacity and protect it from moisture loss. Collagen products are available in a gel and liquid concentrate. 

Eltraderm has 2 other wonderful serums that provide hydration to the skin. The first one is Multiplex H.A. Serum, which contains Hyaluronic Acid to promote hydration and moisture retention in the skin. The second is Peptide Complex Serum, which contains Saccharide Complex that retains moisture in the skin and gives long lasting hydration effects.

Now to lock in all that hydration a good quality moisturizer is needed. 

For individuals with acne prone or combination skin, we recommend CE Moisturizer from Eltraderm. This light weight moisturizer strengthens the skin while promoting long lasting hydration. It leaves the skin with a matte finish and has non pore-clogging properties. A fan favourite for younger skin.

The Hyaluron E Cream from Eltraderm soothes the skin while still protecting it from environmental stress. It provides comfort and locks in hydration for dry, combination and even sensitive skin. We recommend using Hyaluron E Cream post microdermabrasion, micro-needling, and laser rejuvenation services. 

Eltraderm Peptide Cream locks in nourishment and provides anti-aging properties to the skin. The Time-released Moisturizing Biopolymers restores the quality of the skin barrier resulting in softened appearances of fine lines and wrinkles. Individuals with normal, dry and non sensitive skin will benefit from using Peptide Cream. 

Finally, our skin and bodies need water! Drinking water is the easiest and one of the best things you can do for your skin and body. Being well-hydrated keeps organs functioning properly, helps keep the body’s temperature regulated, nourishes the skin and improves sleep quality and moods. Drinking water is the best way to stay hydrated! Pop, juice and coffee contains sugars and caffeine that end up dehydrating the body and skin. 

It is recommended to drink 2 litres of water a day, this does change person to person depending on weight. It can be difficult reaching this goal if you are not a big fan of water or find it boring. We recommend jazzing up water by infusing it with fruit and herbs to encourage more water consumption throughout the day. 

Here are a few tips and recipes to try!

  • Infused water is best 2-4 hours after mixing, it can also be left overnight.
  • To infuse water, the ingredients can float freely or an infusion pitcher can be used.
  • Do not go over board with mixing, it is recommended to use 2-3 fruits/herbs.
  • Fresh or frozen fruit can be used

Recipes

Pineapple, Coconut, Lime

  1. 5 cups of water
  2. 1 cup pineapple chunks
  3. 1 cup coconut chunks
  4. 1 lime thinly sliced 

Watermelon, Kiwi, Lime

  1. 5 cups of water
  2. 1 cup watermelon cubes
  3. 1 kiwi diced
  4. 1 lime sliced into circles 

Strawberry, Basil, Lemon

  1. 5 cups of water
  2. 1/2 cup strawberries stemmed and sliced
  3. 5 large basil leaves
  4. 1 lemon thinly sliced

Honeydew, Cucumber, Mint

  1. 5 cups of water
  2. 1/2 cup honeydew cubes
  3. 1 cucumber thinly sliced
  4. 10 fresh mint leaves
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