Acneic, Oily and Combination skin types are usually treated with ingredients such as salicylic and glycolic acids, along with benzoyl peroxide which are effective, but also very drying to your skin. I often see clients suffering with dehydrated skin and they’ll speak about how dry their skin feels, but they don’t want to over moisturize (or even use a moisturizer) for fear of breaking out.
One of the best skin care ingredients to help with dehydration is Hyaluronic Acid (L-sodium Hyaluronate). It’s beneficial to all skin types and it can be used alone or under your moisturizer for day and night use. Hyaluronic Acid occurs naturally in our bodies, especially in the matrix of our soft connective tissues such as our joints, eyes and skin. It can hold 1,000 times its weight in water allowing your skin cells to become a natural humectant, aiding in increased elasticity and hydration of your skin.
As we age, skin moisture can drop significantly, which creates aging effects on our skin’s appearance. During the Summer our skin can get dehydrated from the sun, chlorine, air conditioning along with many other things. In the Winter we’re dealing with cold dry conditions outside and hot dry conditions inside. Including Hyaluronic acid into your skin care regime will add many anti-aging benefits, including protection against free radical damage caused by environmental aggressors as well as smoother, hydrated, younger looking skin. So if you’re skin is acneic, oily or combination and you’ve been suffering from dehydration, give it the hydration it needs without worrying about congestion, your skin will look and feel amazing!
Recommended Glo Skin Beauty products: Daily Hydration Drops and Oil Control Emulsion.