Hydration. It’s the key word without which healthy, radiant skin is simply out of the question. But have you ever wondered what ‘hydrating the skin’ really means? For years, we thought it simply meant trapping water inside the skin by applying oils or water-binding ingredients from the outside. But what if true, long-term hydration lies within you, and your skin has a built-in, super-intelligent hydration system? It is precisely this approach that redefines skincare.
Humectants, emollients, occlusive ingredients – decipher the ABCs of moisturising
Before we move on to innovations, let’s recap the classic mechanisms of action. The fundamentals of moisturisation rest on three pillars – or, more precisely, on ingredients that work through three different mechanisms:
- Humectants, or ‘water-loving’ ingredients (such as hyaluronic acid), act like a sponge to draw in water and bind it within the epidermis (if they penetrate effectively) or on the skin’s surface, providing an immediate boost to hydration.
- Emollients, i.e. fatty ingredients (such as oils or butters), can fill the gaps in the so-called intercellular matrix of the epidermis – that is, the spaces between skin cells – thereby smoothing and softening the skin. They can also remain on the skin’s surface, forming a barrier to prevent water from ‘escaping’ from the skin (water does not mix with fat and will remain within the skin)
- Occlusive ingredients (such as petroleum jelly or paraffin) form a layer on the skin’s surface that acts as an impermeable barrier. They prevent even a single drop of water from escaping from deep within the skin. They provide a quick and visible effect, plumping and smoothing the skin whilst restoring its moisture levels. They are ideal for emergency treatments.
For decades, this approach worked flawlessly, but it focused mainly on moisturising ‘from the outside’.
Hialu-boost marks a new era in moisturising
Instead of constantly supplying ingredients from outside that prevent water from evaporating from the skin in various ways, scientists came up with the idea of activating the skin’s natural moisturising processes.
This is how hyalu-boost came about – a new-generation ingredient that works on the basis of biostimulation. Instead of physically binding water, this intelligent ingredient stimulates the skin to produce its own hyaluronic acid. And it does so extremely effectively!
Hialu-boost contains patented GlycoKines™, which are oligosaccharides with a chemical structure similar to that of hyaluronic acid fragments. Thanks to this biomimetic (nature-mimicking) structure, the skin recognises them as a signal and reactivates its own production of hyaluronic acid. This is an investment in the skin’s long-term ability to regenerate itself. For self-hydration. It has long been known that everything produced naturally in the skin, in accordance with its biology and nature, is best and delivers long-lasting results.
Hialu-boost – a solid scientific basis
This ability to stimulate the body’s own production of hyaluronic acid is backed by solid data from clinical trials. It has been shown that Hyal-Boost significantly improves skin hydration. After one month of regular use, an increase in hydration was observed in both the surface and deeper layers of the epidermis.
Better hydration leads to visible anti-ageing benefits:
- Reduction in wrinkle density
- Reduction in wrinkle depth
- Improved skin firmness.
As a result, the skin is not only better hydrated, but also visibly firmer and smoother. Importantly, these effects are not only measurable, but also noticeable to consumers.
Synergy above all else
Hialu-boost is not a substitute, but an advanced complement to traditional ingredients. The true power of skincare is unleashed when you combine different mechanisms of action.
Imagine the perfect formula that works in synergy on many levels:
- Hialu-boost stimulates the skin from within, teaching it to produce its own hyaluronic acid.
- When applied topically, hyaluronic acid provides instant hydration by binding water to the skin’s surface and instantly plumping it up.
- Ceramides help to restore the skin’s protective barrier, locking moisture in and preventing moisture loss.
This comprehensive approach is the key to holistic, long-lasting hydration, which lays a solid foundation for healthy, radiant skin. Try Pure me creams and see for yourself!
