Despite being used interchangeably, these terms refer to different aspects of skin care. Both moisturizing and hydrating aim to increase skin hydration, but they do so in different ways.
Moisturizing the skin is a process that locks moisture onto the skin’s hydrolipidic barrier. This is important because the skin is a barrier against external aggressors. The skin is healthier and more resistant to harmful effects like pollution, UV rays, and unfavorable weather conditions when it is well-hydrated and moisturized.
To help the skin’s lipid barrier serve well as a protective layer and be fully effective in preventing transepidermal water loss (TEWL), we need to use moisturizing products that contain moisture-retaining ingredients. They help maintain an optimal moisture level in the skin, preventing transepidermal water loss, and support the integrity of the lipid barrier by providing an occlusive layer.
Hydrated skin is happy skin. The definition of hydration also becomes an essential component of skincare that has a beneficial effect on its texture, making it finer and softer.
The process represents the delivery and retention of moisture in the skin cells, achieving the optimal level of hydration. This is an important process that helps maintain skin health and tone.
Moisturizing and hydrating ingredients fall into three categories: occlusives, emollients, and humectants. Their main purpose is to minimize skin drying to keep it healthy, radiant, and fresh. It is important to note that many of the ingredients exhibit complexity from these three categories.
Occlusives are types of ingredients that form a barrier layer that retains moisture in the skin, prevents transepidermal water loss, and protects the skin from the penetration of a range of impurities and harmful substances.
Examples of such ingredients in natural cosmetics are fats, vegetable oils, and waxes. Occlusives are particularly suitable for dry and dehydrated skin.
Emollients are ingredients that have an emollient and smoothing effect while strengthening the barrier function of the skin.
Suitable examples of emollients are ceramides, lipids, fatty acids, oils, etc. Some emollients also exhibit occlusivity; vegetable oils are a great example. They create an occlusive film on the skin, help strengthen the lipid barrier, and make the skin smoother and gentler.
Humectants (from Latin humectus – moist) can attract and retain moisture from the deeper layers of the skin to the stratum corneum. Their disadvantage is the sticky feeling they give the skin. However, their proper use in cosmetic products creates a moisturizing effect that contributes to the benefits of these ingredients on the skin.
Some of the most popular natural humectants are glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and aloe vera. Humectants also exhibit emollient properties. Using products with humectants is an excellent way to maintain an optimal level of hydration and protect the skin from dryness and premature aging.
Moisturizing and hydrating become key factors in caring for both the health and beauty of our skin. On their own, they share the same goal, which is to keep the skin hydrated. Proper and regular care is the key to beautiful and radiant skin because it glows when it is well cared for.
JARVÀNT selects natural ingredients that work synergistically to create the most optimal moisturizing and hydrating care for your skin. Just for your happy skin.
The moisturizing and hydrating ingredients in JARVÀNT’S skin care have multiple benefits for your skin’s health and appearance. And there are several reasons why. Let’s look at them together:
In our blog, you can find many more useful and informative articles on how to achieve your dream of beautiful and healthy skin with ease.
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