When it comes to our complexions, hydration levels can often be overlooked in our list of skin goals. But high levels of complexion hydration can help solve a host of skin gripes.
Just like parched ground, dehydrated skin can reveal symptoms of neglect.
“Some signs that your skin is dehydrated could be that it’s looking dull, flaky and feels itchy,” says Johnson & Johnson Pacific research & development manager Mary Sikallos.
From swimming to excessive air conditioning, the causes of dehydrated skin are many. But aside from environmental issues, age also plays a part.
“As we age, our skin’s ability to produce its own hyaluronic acid decreases,” explains Sikallos of the substance that’s one of our natural hydrators.
The result is skin that lacks radiance, plumpness and glow. And if we leave it too long, dehydration can age our skin.
Thankfully, we can get our skin back to its best with topical products. Neutrogena has reformulated its cult-followed Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel with five times the hydration to help increase moisture levels fast.
It’s part of a range of three reformulated moisturisers with boosted levels of hyaluronic acid and a clever complex of other super-hydrators such as amino acids and electrolytes, allowing them to replenish the skin moisture that naturally depletes with exposure to the elements and the passing of the years.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluonic Acid Water Gel $33 each, at Chemist Warehouse.
“Natural moisturising factor (or NMF) is the skin’s natural moisturising ingredients,” explains Sikallos. “NMF helps maintain skin hydration and elasticity.” Supercharged with this NMF complex, Neutrogena’s new Hydro Boost moisturiser range cleverly mimics the skin’s natural hydration for a refreshed and smooth complexion almost as soon as it’s applied, while skin goals like plumpness and that elusive inner glow get even better after four weeks of use.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluonic Acid Water Gel refill pods $28 each, at Chemist Warehouse.
And hyaluronic acid is key. Able to hold 1000 times its weight in water, the ingredient is a hydration powerhouse, explains Sikallos.
“Naturally found in the skin, hydrating hyaluronic acid acts as a sponge for dry skin cells, resulting in more supple and smooth skin.”
It’s why Neutrogena has boosted its hyaluronic acid levels in all of the Hydro Boost moisturisers, which also include the fragrance-free Nourishing Cream and the Night Cream.
But the Water Gel hero product will be the real crowd-pleaser for summer. Lightweight and perfect for all skin types, the oil-free formulation sinks into skin seamlessly and promises not to leave behind any slick.
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