Hydration and exfoliation – a dual skin support
HyPearls® combine functionalities
Hydration is a fundamental aspect of skincare, as it helps maintain the skin’s smoothness, elasticity, and overall health. In cosmetic products, hydration ensures the skin retains its moisture balance, promoting a radiant and youthful appearance. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and botanical extracts are commonly used in moisturizers, serums, and other products to lock in moisture and prevent dehydration. Proper skin hydration also supports the skin’s protective barrier, enhancing its resilience against environmental aggressors such as pollution and harsh weather.
Risk Points of Insufficient Skin Hydration:
- Dryness and Flakiness: Lack of hydration can cause the skin to become rough, scaly, and prone to peeling.
- Fine Lines and Wrinkles: Dehydrated skin can develop premature signs of aging, including fine lines and deeper wrinkles.
- Loss of Elasticity: Insufficient hydration weakens skin’s elasticity, leading to sagging and a dull appearance.
- Increased Sensitivity: Dry skin is more susceptible to irritation, redness, and sensitivity to external factors.
- Dull and Uneven Skin Tone: Dehydration causes the skin to lose its natural glow, resulting in a lackluster complexion.
- Breakouts and Clogged Pores: When skin is dehydrated, it may overproduce oil to compensate, leading to clogged pores and acne.
- Weakened Skin Barrier: Lack of hydration can compromise the skin’s protective barrier, making it more vulnerable to damage from pollutants and UV rays.
- Smooth Texture: Helps to smooth and soften the skin.
- Collagen Boost: Stimulates collagen production, aiding in skin renewal.
- Dermal Fillers: Used in injectable fillers for facial contouring and volume restoration.
Hydration effects of hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid is a powerful hydration agent that helps hydrate the skin by attracting and retaining water. It’s polymeric molecular structure can bind up to 1,000 times its weight in moisture, making it highly effective in keeping skin hydrated throughout the day. When applied topically in cosmetic products, hyaluronic acid penetrates the skin’s surface, replenishing moisture levels and improving overall skin texture. This increased hydration helps to plump the skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and maintain skin elasticity. Its lightweight, non-greasy nature makes it suitable for all skin types, providing lasting moisture without clogging pores.
Implementing exfoliation functionalities
Exfoliation involves removing dead skin cells from the skin’s surface, revealing smoother, brighter skin underneath. It enhances cell turnover, improves texture, and allows better absorption of skincare products.
Advantageously, an exfoliation step prepares the skin, while a subsequent hydration step moistures the epidermis.
HyPearls® combine exfoliation and hydration in one product. Hyaluronic acid is processed into microparticular structures, ranging in sizes between 90 µm and 400 µm. The structures’ surface properties are balanced for scrubing efficiency even for sensitive skin. Upon dissolution of the microparticular structures, hyaluronic acid is released and hydrates the skin with immediate effect.
Dual skin support: exfoliation and hydration
HyPearls® combine exfoliation and hydration in one product. This dual skin support boosts consumer compliance by offering curiosity and efficiency to the consumer. Cosmetic products with HyPearls® have dual benefits streamlining skincare routines, saving time and simplifying choices. This multifunctional approach meets multiple needs in a single application, reducing the number of products required and minimizing the effort of incorporating several steps.
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