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. 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...