HYDRATION VS MOISTURE
They sound the same, but they are vastly different.
October 08, 2020
Hydration vs Moisture
Hydration vs Moisture
They sound the same, but they are vastly different.
HYDRATING:
When we consider the term hydrating it is important to clarify how we use the term, when hydrating the skin, we are focused on drawing water to the skin. In other words, hydration is synonymously linked to Humectants, what this means is that they hydrate the complexion by drawing water from a product or the environment that your skin finds itself in.
Examples:
Great examples of a hydrating products often sit with Essences, Toners or Water-based Serums. The Antioxidant Energising Essence offers a lightweight, water-like texture that enriches the skin with NACY2 and a botanical blend to re-introduce hydration back into the skin after cleansing. The results? Immediate hydration and revitalisation.
MOISTURISING:
How we would focus and understand the term moisturising is if the product or ingredient is an occlusive, meaning it seals in the water and helps support and strengthen the skin’s barrier functions.
Examples:
A moisturising product is often in the place of a face oil, cream or emollient serum. Our moisturisers are blended with unique complexes such as NAC Y2, Liquorice Root and Ribose to encourage energy, strengthen your skin’s epidermal layer and seal in any hydration that the skin naturally draws in.
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A LAYERED RESULT:
For the best result, it is advised to layer both a hydrating product followed up by a sealant for your skin to reap the benefits. Apply hydrating ingredients such as Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, AHAs, Glycerin, Amino Acids and Peptides and then moisturising ingredients such as extracts, seed oils and Ceramides.
By: Nateisha Scott
HYDRATING:
When we consider the term hydrating it is important to clarify how we use the term, when hydrating the skin, we are focused on drawing water to the skin. In other words, hydration is synonymously linked to Humectants, what this means is that they hydrate the complexion by drawing water from a product or the environment that your skin finds itself in.
Examples:
Great examples of a hydrating products often sit with Essences, Toners or Water-based Serums. The Antioxidant Energising Essence offers a lightweight, water-like texture that enriches the skin with NAC Y2 and a botanical blend to re-introduce hydration back into the skin after cleansing. The results? Immediate hydration and revitalisation.
MOISTURISING:
How we would focus and understand the term moisturising is if the product or ingredient is an occlusive meaning it seals in the water and helps support and strengthen the skin’s barrier functions.
Examples:
A moisturising product is often in the place of a face oil, cream or emollient serum. Our moisturisers are blended with unique complexes such as NAC Y2, Liquorice Root and Ribose to encourage energy, strengthen your skin’s epidermal layer and seal in any hydration that the skin naturally draws in.
Discover The Edit
A LAYERED RESULT:
For the best result, it is advised to layer both a hydrating product followed up by a sealant for your skin to reap the benefits. Apply hydrating ingredients such as Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, AHAs, Glycerin, Amino Acids and Peptides and then moisturising ingredients such as extracts, seed oils and Ceramides.
If you were to advise a London guide, what would be on your list?
Well, As I grew up in Notting Hill, it will always have my heart and if I was recommending spots in London, a wander around Notting Hill would be high up on my list. From there it would be all the best shopping destinations, the iconic private members club, Annabels, Harrods and Liberty’s for any cute and unique gifts. I would always pop into 111CRYO at Harrods for the Cryo Facial and treatment for the ultimate recharge. Sometimes the city is great, but the beautiful secrets of the English countryside is something that should be experienced.
Your In-Flight Essentials?
I don’t have a routine per say and I am certainly not as thorough as Naomi Campbell but I would apply the Meso Infusion Lip Duo and I would always wipe my phone down with anti-bacterial wipes, in fact I do this every day, the bacteria build up is no good for the skin.
In terms of Industry, where do you see the hair industry going?
Well Instagram has changed so much and has impacted the way we consume and learn within the industry, especially with so many creatives, but I still find that a massive amount of people come to the professionals to share the knowledge on how to carry out or complete a desired look, more than ever there is power behind ‘how-to’ videos.
A very valid point and in terms of 2020?
In terms of what we are to see in 2020, things are going to be super creative and we will see a wider awareness for people doing their own thing and it will be expressive and artistic. People will move away from the overtly glamorous looks and will create looks they can tailor to their everyday. As it’s currently Award Season which is the busiest time of the year leading up to the Met Ball, hairstyles are certainly more elaborate, and everyone loves an up do. I would say the most timeless look has to be the blunt bob, it comes around year on year, but it is effortless and timeless.
Outside of hair, what other industries are you into?
I am hugely into Interiors and I would describe my style as 60s/70s glamour, think elaborate and dramatic but I often fantasise about 80s Dallas and Joan Collins and I have to reign myself in. I also love Baking; it is the ultimate way to relax and I find that it is my meditation and therapy. If I’m in the USA I would bake a lot of cookies as everyone is obsessed with then over here and in the UK, I would bake more traditional styles like a lemon tart or an apple tart – it allows for me to be creative outside of my job.
Finally, the best advice you have ever received?
It would have to be from my grandfather, he would often say to me “it’s not how well you’re doing but how well people think you’re doing”. I haven’t successfully implemented it however you can look to Instagram today and people see our work and are blown away by it, but we can be so hard on ourselves and not appreciate our own work ourselves.