Don’t let a couple warm days fool you — the dry, winter air is still in full swing, and with it comes our skin suffering from water loss leaving many of us feeling excessively dry and irritated. Today, we’ll covering what causes this and sharing 5 products that will give your skin an extra boost of hydration when it needs it the most!
As we’ve covered in a previous blog, skin types are classified as normal, dry, combination, and oily. Usually you’re born with one skin type, but it can change with age and season. When you have dry skin, your sebaceous glands don’t produce enough natural oils. On the flip side, oil rich skin overproduces these natural oils. In between, lies our normal to combination skin types. Proper hydration is actually essential for all skin types and a proper skin care regimen is key to achieving this.
Without proper hydration, it is common for the skin to appear uneven and flaky, this can lead to poor product absorption meaning you may need to have a good exfoliating polish or treatment in order for your products to absorb into your skin properly. In addition, when your skin is dry or dehydrated you may experience; lack luster or dull skin, dark under eye circles, itchiness of the skin, redness and irritation. It can also lead to premature aging!
TOP 5 HYDRATING PRODUCTS
HA5 REJUVENATING HYDRATOR
Some people have dry, acne prone skin which can be a little bit of a challenge to treat. If this is the case, one of our go-to product recommendations would be SkinMedica’s HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator. This serum is great for all skin types, and we recommend it to almost everyone — especially those with dry, problematic skin. The HA5 Hydrator contains a proprietary mix of 5 types of Hyaluronic Acids (HA’s) that smooth and hydrate the skin:
Sodium Hyaluronate is used for immediate hydration within the skin and is absorbed quickly
Uncross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid provides smoothness and hydration
Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid provides long-lasting hydration for the skin for up to 8 hours
Nano Hyaluronic Acid works to soothe the skin
Lastly, the Time Released Hyaluronic Acid is SkinMedica’s proprietary ingredient that sustains the release of Hyaluronic Acid
These 5 Hyaluronic Acids allow HA5 to deliver both immediate AND long-term benefits to instantly smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, approve the appearance of skin texture and roughness, and support the skin’s natural ability to retain moisture resulting in radiant, rejuvenated tone and texture!
ZO HYDRATING CREME
The Hydrating Cream by ZO Skin Health is ideal for a more sensitive skin type or those with specific conditions such as Eczema. ZO Hydrating Creme was Awarded the Seal of Acceptance by the National Eczema Association which speaks volumes to its hydrating and healing properties. It works wonders in reducing the intensity and frequency of eczema flare-ups.
This is also a great product for post-treatment as it helps to reduce itching, quickly restore hydration and calm redness caused by the treatment. It will aid in supporting the skin barrier restoration and function. With continued use, patients have reported that their skin felt healthier and smoother, and was more hydrated and less red.
ULTRA B2 HYDRATING SERUM
This moisture-enhancing oil-free serum utilizes the power of Provitamin B5 combined with hyaluronic acid — which is capable of holding up to 1,000 times its weight in water, to synergistically help restore vital moisture balance and provide hydration to all skin types. The Ultra B2 Hydrating Serum by Ultraceuticals is also enriched with vitamin B3 (niacinamide). This moisturizing, must-have product works to visibly plump and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to give the skin a supple, dewy, and more youthful appearance.
The Ultra B2 Hydrating Serum is an ideal complement to your daily moisturizer (or used alone if you’re on the oilier side) to dramatically help increase hydration levels of tired, stressed, or dehydrated skin. This lightweight serum is designed to specifically address dryness and dehydration and is great for all skin types!
ULTRA MOISTURIZER CREAM
The Ultra Moisturizer Brightening Cream is another beautiful hydrating product by Ultraceuticals! It is designed to address dryness and dehydration and is suitable to normal, dry, and even oily skin types. This moisturizer can easily be layered with the Ultra B2 Hydrating Serum for an extra skin quenching moisture boost. Its ingredients help to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing agents to assist in nourishing its surface layers. This unique moisturizer helps to balance and maintain your skin’s hydration levels and leaves it feeling soft, smooth and perfectly hydrated. The Ultra Moisturizer Cream contains ingredients such as:
- Antioxidants
- Vitamin E
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Ceramide-3
All 4 of these ingredients are essential for proper hydration making this the perfect product to add to your winter-time routine!
TRIO REBALANCING MOISTURE TREATMENT
Last, but not least is the Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment by SkinBetter Science. SkinBetter Science has quickly gained popularity in the skincare industry with some amazing innovative products! Their Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment is among one of these products and one of our favorite hydrators/moisturizers on the market.
This product is packed with; coconut fatty acids, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Urea, Squalane, Jojoba Esters, Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramides and Vitamin E! These ingredients work together to promote heavy hydration without the weight of a heavy cream. The Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment has a high-performance, triple-action formula that helps to restore a compromised barrier and bring moisture back to the skin. This patented formulation will uniquely bring balance back to dry, aged skin, and visibly improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles and dryness. Best of all, this moisture treatment is suitable for all skin types!
With so many amazing hydrators to choose from it can sometimes be an overwhelming task to pick the one that is right for your skin. At SKN BAR RX, skin care consultations are always complimentary. We are here and ready to sit down with you — in-person or virtually — to determine your skin type, address your concerns, answer your questions and provide you with a customized skin care regimen that’s right for you!
