Balancing Moisture: Emulsions for Rehydrating Every Skin Type
Tori Douglas
Global Digital
4 min read
Explore how a facial emulsion can rejuvenate dry, moisture-deprived skin.
An emulsion offers a light yet powerful moisturizing solution that's perfect for every type of skin. With its rapid absorption and deep-reaching effects, your skin will feel comforted, soft, and deeply hydrated. Dive into understanding skin dehydration and how incorporating an emulsion in your skincare regime can work wonders for all skin types.
Recognizing parched skin goes beyond simply having a dry skin type. It's also about spotting flaky or rough texture, itchiness, and more visible wrinkles and fine lines. Interestingly, even an oily complexion could point to dehydrated skin. That’s because oiliness can signify a lack of essential water in the skin, slowing down the skin barrier function and encouraging a pile-up of dead skin cells that clog your pores.
Every one of these signals of dehydrated skin can lead to an unbalanced complexion. Various factors in our daily lives, such as overexposure to the sun, our hectic schedules, insufficient rest, or even harsh Canadian winters, can throw off the skin's equilibrium. This disruption in hydration can leave your skin barrier vulnerable, making it more susceptible to external stressors. That’s when skin dehydration and irritation can kick in.
Understanding the architecture of well-hydrated, balanced skin is pivotal for tackling skin dehydration. Optimal skin showcases a robust, healthy barrier and an optimal oil-water balance. The result is a texture that's supple, sleek and has a youthful plumpness.
Emulsions, a distinct type of moisturizer composition, stand out from the rest. Instead of a solid mixture, an emulsion is a concoction of tiny oil droplets dispersed evenly in a water base. Due to its lower viscosity, this formulation easily penetrates parched skin, providing faster absorption than thicker moisturizers.
Achieving the right oil and water balance is beneficial for every skin type. Emulsions, with their unique consistency, make a perfect fit for all skin types, including oily skin. While oily skin requires hydration without the heaviness, emulsions can offer just the right balance, making them an even better fit than conventional moisturizers.
Emulsions revitalize your skin's oil-water equilibrium, which is essential for a robust barrier. Unlike some moisturizers, which can seem dense and oppressive, emulsions offer immediate and feather-light hydration that rapidly infuses into the skin, alleviating dehydration. Their lightness makes them an ideal choice for a hydration-centric regimen, utilized independently or to enhance a moisturizer's impact. The outcome? Skin that appears silkier, smoother, and brimming with hydration.
These moisture enhancers can be applied both in the morning and at night, fitting seamlessly into your skincare routine. After cleansing, applying essence, and using your preferred serum, your next step is an emulsion.
During daylight hours, emulsions can act as the concluding step in your routine, creating a smooth, gentle foundation for makeup. At night, emulsions can be coupled with moisturizers, offering extra moisture and comfort – a perfect choice for those battling dry skin.
In pursuit of an emulsion that treats parched skin? The search is over, thanks to fresh's innovative Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Emulsion. Its rapid-absorption, creamy formula is shown to masterfully regulate hydration between oil and water in all skin types* with a feather-light finish. The Rose Deep Moisture Balancing Emulsion is infused with Damask rose extract, hand-picked from a selection of 200 rose species for its unique composition and skin-enhancing benefits. This extract has been scientifically validated to elevate your skin’s hyaluronic acid levels, thereby reinforcing the skin barrier against moisture loss.
*includes normal, dry, oily, combination
Written by Tori Douglas for Fresh. Tori is a NYC-based digital and brand strategist. Tori has worked for various publications and brands such as Kiehl's, The Body Shop, Deux Hommes Magazine, and Elite Daily with her expertise lying in the fashion & beauty space.