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Skin hydration: why it is essential and how to maintain it every day

Hydration is one of the key factors in keeping skin healthy, supple and radiant.
When skin is well hydrated, it appears firmer, more even and better protected. Conversely, a lack of water can quickly compromise its balance, making it more fragile and reactive.

Cold weather, wind, sudden changes in temperature, dry air and daily stress are among the main causes of skin dehydration, a condition that can affect all skin types, even combination or oily skin.

Dehydrated skin: how to recognise it

Dehydration should not be confused with dry skin.
It is a temporary condition that manifests itself with signs such as:

tightness of the skin
loss of elasticity
dull and uneven complexion
more noticeable fine lines
increased sensitivity to external agents

In these cases, the skin not only needs water, but also support to retain it and distribute it correctly in the surface layers.

Hydration and skin barrier: a balance to be preserved

The skin has a natural barrier that limits water loss and defends it from external aggressions.
When this barrier is compromised, trans-epidermal evaporation increases and the skin quickly loses comfort and vitality.

For this reason, effective hydration should always act on two levels:

restoring water reserves
strengthening the barrier function

The most effective active ingredients for supporting hydration

Certain ingredients are particularly effective in helping the skin maintain the correct level of hydration:

Hyaluronic acid, which can bind large amounts of water and improve the plumped appearance of the skin
Biomimetic sugars, which mimic the skin's natural hydration mechanisms
Ceramides, essential for the integrity of the epidermal barrier
Niacinamide, which helps to make the skin more even, resistant and radiant
Urea, sodium lactate and betaine, useful for maintaining constant hydration of the stratum corneum
Vitamin E, with antioxidant and protective properties

When included in balanced formulations, these active ingredients help the skin regain comfort and elasticity over time.

Daily hydration: face and body

Proper hydration is not just about the face.
The skin on the body is also exposed daily to factors that reduce its water content, such as harsh cleansers or climatic changes.

Incorporating specific moisturising treatments for the face and body into your routine allows you to:

improve skin quality
prevent dryness and flaking
maintain a prolonged feeling of comfort

In this context, there are treatments formulated to support long-term hydration and strengthen the skin barrier, such as those in the Hydra Booster line, designed to meet the needs of dehydrated skin.

A simple gesture, a lasting benefit

Taking care of your skin's hydration means performing a daily gesture of prevention and well-being.

Choosing suitable formulas, applying them consistently and listening to your skin's signals helps to preserve its balance, radiance and functionality over time.

Hydration is not just an immediate response to a feeling of dryness, but a continuous care strategy that accompanies the skin at every stage of the day and of life.