The Skin Edit — Hydration
Hydration vs Moisturizing
What your skin actually needs for glowing skin
By Lindsey Rapp · Licensed Esthetician · 4 Min Read
If your skin feels dry, tight, dull, or looks flat, you might think you need a heavier moisturizer. In reality, many people are missing hydration, not just moisture.
The Basics
What Is Hydration?
Hydration refers to the amount of water in your skin. When properly hydrated, skin looks plump, smooth, bouncy, and radiant. One of the easiest ways to increase hydration is a serum like the KrX Milk Boosting Serum.
What Is Moisturizing?
Moisturizing refers to sealing hydration into the skin and preventing water loss. Use a barrier supporting moisturizer like the Dermathod Ami Sterol Cream to lock in hydration.
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Hydration adds water to the skin. Moisturizer locks that water in.
Signs to Watch
What Your Skin Is Telling You
- — Tightness after cleansing signals a need for hydration
- — Flaky or rough texture signals a need for moisturizer
- — Skin that's dry but still gets oily is often dehydrated, not just dry
The Routine
How to Layer Correctly
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Shop Milk Boosting SerumFrequently Asked
Is hydration the same as moisturizing?No. Hydration adds water, moisturizer locks it in.
Can you skip moisturizer if you use a serum?No. A serum adds hydration, but moisturizer helps seal it in.
How do I know what my skin needs?Tight and dull means hydration. Flaky and irritated means moisturizer.
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