3 Skin Hydration Myths Debunked



What does the skin need for optimal visible skin health? Hydration is a big one. In fact, it’s vital if you want to maintain a visibly youthful appearance. Properly hydrated skin looks smoother, plumper, and more radiant overall. But hydration can be thrown off with everything from UV to dry air to pollution to hormones. One of your best defenses is a lineup of skin care products formulated to enhance visible skin hydration. Let’s look at what “hydration” actually means and debunk some common myths.

BIOEFFECT EGF Serum glass dropper bottle resting on a rock with a calm ocean in the background

Myth: Drinking Water Is the Only Way to Fix Dry Skin

The Reality: There’s no denying that drinking ample water is essential for overall health, but it doesn’t “fix” dry skin. The outer skin layer is susceptible to environmental dryness, a lack of natural oil (sebum), and the use of harsh products that aren’t right for your skin. What can help dry skin is improving and protecting the moisture barrier with topical ingredients that support moisture levels, such as plant-based EGF, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid.

Hands holding a BIOEFFECT EGF Serum bottle against a mossy Icelandic lava rock landscape

Myth: Oily Skin Doesn’t Need Hydration

The Reality: Oily skin does produce an overabundance of oil (sebum), making it appear excessively shiny. That doesn’t mean the skin is hydrated. It can still lack moisture, which is why proper hydration is important for balanced-looking skin and a visibly healthy skin barrier. Skipping moisturization may actually trigger the skin to produce more oil to compensate for the lack of hydration. Fortunately, an oil-free face cream and a lightweight growth factor EGF serum can help support hydration for those with oily skin.

Myth: All Hydration Is the Same

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The Reality: Humectants, such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin, draw water into the skin, and both of these ingredients provide visible hydration without feeling heavy.

Emollients like squalane help keep the skin feeling soft and smooth, while occlusives help form a barrier to support moisture balance. To keep the skin looking truly hydrated and protected, many people benefit from a serum, face cream, and a gentle cleanser. Each product works to improve visible skin health and keep it looking hydrated.

About BIOEFFECT

For award-winning skin care products, discover Iceland’s own BIOEFFECT. You’ll experience the purity of Iceland’s natural resources along with the potency of plant biotechnology. BIOEFFECT’s signature ingredient is Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) produced in barley plants. Clean, high-performance skin care products from BIOEFFECT are formulated to help maintain visible skin health and enhance the appearance of the skin. Featuring clinically-proven ingredients, discover a collection of essential plant-based EGF skin care products, from face creams to serums.

Learn more about the benefits of plant-based growth factors in skin care from BIOEFFECT at https://www.bioeffect.com/

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