Moisturizing and Hydration: How Are They Different?

Moisturizing and Hydration – although these two terms are interchangeable, they refer to completely different aspects of caring for our skin. Both moisturizing and hydrating aim to increase skin hydration, but they do so in their own unique ways.

What are the processes of humidification and hydration?

Moisturizing is the process by which moisture is retained on the hydrolipidic barrier of the skin. This is essential, as the skin acts as a protector against external aggressors. When it is well hydrated and moisturized, it becomes healthier and more resistant to factors such as pollution, UV rays and adverse weather conditions.

To help the skin's lipid barrier function well as a protective layer and be fully effective in preventing transepidermal water loss (TEWL), we need to use moisturizing products that contain humectants. They help maintain optimal moisture levels in the skin, prevent transepidermal water loss, and support the integrity of the lipid barrier by providing an occlusive layer.

And let's not forget that hydrated skin is happy skin! And when it comes to a healthy and radiant complexion, the meaning of the term becomes an indispensable part of skin care, which has a beneficial effect on its texture, making it finer and softer.

It is the delivery and retention of moisture in skin cells and achieving optimal hydration levels. This is an important process that helps maintain skin health and tone.

Three main categories of moisturizing and hydrating ingredients

Moisturizing and hydrating ingredients fall into three main categories – occlusives, emollients, humectants . Their main purpose is to minimize skin dryness to keep it healthy, radiant, and fresh. It is important to note that many ingredients exhibit a combination of these three categories.

Occlusives

Occlusives are a type of ingredient that forms a barrier layer that retains moisture in the skin, prevents transepidermal water loss, and protects the skin from the penetration of a number of pollutants and harmful substances.

Examples of such ingredients in natural cosmetics are fats, vegetable oils and waxes. Occlusives are especially suitable for dry and dehydrated skin.

Emollients

Emollients have a softening and smoothing effect, while strengthening the skin's barrier function.

Such ingredients include ceramides, lipids, fatty acids, oils, etc. Some emollients also exhibit occlusive properties, such as vegetable oils. They create an occlusive film on the skin, making it smoother and softer, while helping to strengthen the lipid barrier.

Humectants

Humectants (from the Latin humectus – moist) are able to attract and retain moisture from the deeper layers of the skin to the stratum corneum. Their disadvantage is the sticky feeling they give to the skin. However, their proper use in cosmetic products creates a hydrating 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. Some humectants also exhibit emollient properties. Using products with humectants is a great way to maintain optimal hydration levels and protect your skin from drying out and premature aging.

Moisturizing and hydration – the processes that become key factors in caring for both the health of our skin and its beauty. In themselves, they share the same goal, namely to keep the skin hydrated. Proper and regular care is the key to beautiful and vibrant skin, because it shines when it is well cared for.

JARVÀNT selects natural ingredients that work in synergy and creates the most optimal hydrating and moisturizing care for your happy skin.

Moisturizing and hydration as a result of using The Absolute Moisturizer ?

Moisturizing and hydrating ingredients in JARVÀNT skincare have numerous benefits for health and appearance. And the reasons for this are numerous. Let's look at them together:

• Improves skin health: Hydration helps maintain skin health by preventing dryness, irritation, and inflammation. Moisturized skin is more resistant to various skin problems such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
• Maintaining skin elasticity: Moisturized skin looks younger and smoother. Hydration helps maintain skin elasticity and prevent the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
• Protection from harmful external influences: hydrated skin is more resistant to harmful external factors such as UV rays, pollution and harmful substances. Moisture in the skin acts as a barrier that protects against these influences.
• Soothes irritation of the epidermis.
• Improves skin texture: Moisturized skin has a more even complexion and a healthier appearance. Hydration helps smooth out uneven skin tones and improve skin texture.
• Facilitates the application of makeup on the facial skin.
• Maintaining the skin's barrier function.
• Maintaining skin lipid balance: Dehydrated skin may produce more sebum to compensate for the lack of moisture. Moisturizing helps maintain skin lipid balance and prevent excessive oiliness.
• Improves absorption of active ingredients: Hydrated skin absorbs active ingredients from cosmetic products more easily. This means that hydration can increase the effectiveness of other products you use in your skin care routine.

In our blog you can find many more useful and informative articles on achieving the beautiful and healthy skin you dream of with ease.