Every good skincare routine should be geared toward hydrating the skin as much as possible. After all, every single process that occurs in your skin, from cell regeneration to protein production, requires water. The more hydrated your skin is, the fuller, plumper, and dewier it will look. When it comes to skincare, there’s no such thing as too much hydration, so try to pack your regimen with as many hydrating ingredients as possible!
Which ingredients should you be looking out for? Keep reading as Celestolite shares 14 of the most hydrating ingredients around:
1) Sodium Hyaluronate
Let’s start with an ingredient you’re probably familiar with; sodium hyaluronate, which is a form of hyaluronic acid. It’s an ingredient that has been in the limelight lately, revered for its humectant properties. It binds large amounts of moisture to the skin, immediately ramping up skin hydration levels. The main difference between sodium hyaluronate and its more famous cousin, hyaluronic acid, is molecular size. With sodium hyaluronate featuring smaller molecules, it provides a feeling of even deeper hydration than hyaluronic acid.
Give the Celestolite Estrella Awakening Day Cream a try and you’ll see exactly what we mean. It combines sodium hyaluronate with a couple of other hydrating humectants, one of which is the next ingredient on this list…
2) Glycerin
Glycerin may not sound as exciting as hyaluronic acid and, granted, it hasn’t received the same press. However, one study found that this underrated ingredient is actually the best humectant around when compared to alternatives, including hyaluronic acid.
As a result, it’s a popular addition to skincare products, including those from Celestolite. You’ll find it in several of our formulas. It’s usually combined with other humectants to amplify the hydrating effects of a product, just like with the Celestial Renewal System.
3) Aloe Vera
There are a number of botanical ingredients that boast hydrating properties too, with aloe vera being one of the most loved. It’s an ingredient that has been used for centuries to hydrate the skin and it continues to be one of the most exceptional hydrating ingredients available.
These effects are accentuated by aloe’s exfoliating enzymes. Although not powerful enough for the ingredient to be classed as an exfoliant itself, these enzymes still help to clear a path through clogged pores so that the hydrating qualities of aloe can really sink in. The Celestolite Estrella Facial Toner, which is designed to be used on freshly cleansed skin, is a great way to quench your complexion with this ‘miracle plant’.
4) Squalane
Squalane is an oil that’s derived from certain plant oils, such as olive and sunflower. However, unlike those oils in pure form, squalane has a very different consistency. In fact, its molecular makeup is very similar to the components within the skin’s own sebum, making this an ingredient that all skin types readily accept.
Although squalane is wonderfully hydrating, it’s usually combined with other hydrating ingredients in skincare products. The Celestolite Cosmic Enhancing Alpha Filler, for example, brings squalane together with sodium hyaluronate, peptides, and several hydrating plant oils. This enables it to quickly restore moisture levels.
5) Beta-Glucan
Beta-glucan is another hydrating ingredient that has been trending lately. It’s a type of soluble fiber that’s found in many plants, including oats and barley. Why would you want to use beta-glucan on your skin? Because it’s also a powerful humectant. Just like many of the other ingredients on this list, it effectively binds moisture to the skin, with some research suggesting that it’s better at doing so than hyaluronic acid.
With these properties now becoming more apparent, beta-glucan is being increasingly used in skincare products. You’ll find it in the Celestolite Cosmic Enhancing Beta Filler. This formula makes use of beta-glucan, along with other humectants, to quickly plump and brighten the look of the skin.
6) Lactic Acid
Lactic acid is most famous for its exfoliating effects. It’s an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) but, unlike many of the other AHAs out there, it’s very gentle. Its large molecular size prevents it from penetrating too far into the skin. This allows it to exfoliate without drying the skin out. The fact that it’s a humectant too emphasizes the brightening effect that it has on the complexion by saturating the skin with moisture at the same time.
While lactic acid is usually found in exfoliating products, it can be beneficial when used in small quantities in other products too. This is what we’ve done with the Celestolite Cosmic Firming Serum. The lactic acid in this formula won’t properly exfoliate your skin but will still help to brighten and revive your complexion while providing plenty of hydration.
7) Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an ingredient that you probably didn’t expect to see on this list. This is because most people know it for how it brightens and tightens the complexion, reducing the appearance of aging. However, it hydrates the skin too, making it one of the best multi-tasking ingredients around.
The best way to treat your skin to the many benefits of vitamin C is with a serum, just like the Celestolite Estrella Renewing Vitamin C Serum. This formula contains two forms of vitamin C, as well as vitamins A and E. Together, this potent trio will leave your skin looking healthier in every aspect!
8) Jojoba Seed Oil
There are a number of hydrating plant oils out there, but let’s first talk about jojoba seed oil. Why? Because unlike many of the other oils used in skincare, jojoba seed oil is one that all skin types can enjoy. It’s hydrating and moisturizing enough for dry skin yet it won’t clog pores or cause breakouts in oily skin.
Thanks to its highly gentle nature, this is a great hydrating ingredient to use on the delicate skin around the eyes too. The Celestolite Estrella Hydrating Eye Cream makes this easy. As you can tell from its name, this formula has been designed to hydrate the eye area. Thanks to jojoba oil, peptides, olive oil, and chrysin, it does this beautifully!
9) Collagen
There’s a bit of confusion surrounding the use of collagen as a skincare ingredient. Since collagen is one of the protein fibers that gives your skin its structure and volume, many believe that applying collagen topically will help to strengthen those natural protein fibers to prevent the skin from sagging and drooping.
Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. The collagen in your skin lies too deep to be touched by topical products. However, topical collagen still has its place in a skincare routine due to how hydrating it is. Its humectant properties make it great at drawing moisture to the skin, meaning that it does still leave the skin feeling firmer and smoother. The Celestolite Mars Stellar Serum, which features collagen, sodium hyaluronate, vitamin C, and other hydrating superstars, perfectly exemplifies this!
10) Peptides
Again, just like collagen, people usually turn to peptides in an attempt to reduce the appearance of aging. Yes, peptides are great for doing that, but part of this is down to how hydrating they are. Not only are they themselves humectants but they also leave the skin feeling more capable of producing natural hyaluronic acid. This, therefore, increases natural hydration in the long run.
Thanks to these superstar abilities, peptides can be found in a few different Celestolite products, including the Estrella Eye Serum. Not only does this serum contain a long list of hydrating ingredients but it’s also jam-packed with antioxidants.
11) Shea Butter
Like many plant oils and butters, shea butter boasts both humectant and occlusive properties. This means that not only does it bind moisture to the skin but it then forms a seal over the skin’s surface. This prevents that moisture from evaporating, providing long-term hydration. The fact that shea butter is an emollient too makes it one of the best ingredients around for anyone with dry skin.
Add shea butter to your skincare routine with the Celestolite Estrella Night Cream. This rich blend will ensure that your skin feels super-hydrated when you wake up each morning!
12) Seaweed Extract
Seaweed is hydrating in a couple of different ways. Firstly, it’s a humectant, so it brings moisture to the skin. Secondly, it’s also full of polysaccharides. These sugar molecules form a barrier over the skin’s surface, locking hydration in.
The Celestolite Luna Luminous Touch is a lightweight moisturizer infused with seaweed extract. It contains a few other hydrating ingredients too, which complement the powerful actives in this formula. Between retinol, resveratrol, and green tea extract, it will give your skin a smoother and firmer finish.
13) Hemp Seed Oil
Another plant oil worth knowing is hemp seed oil. This is another ingredient that has been in the headlines lately, with more and more people recognizing the skin-loving properties of the cannabis plant. Hemp seed oil not only hydrates the skin but is also brimming with antioxidants and nutrients that support every part of the complexion.
This is why we’ve used hemp seed oil in the Celestolite Mars Anti-Gravity Mask. Once you remove this magnetic mask, the botanical oils in this formula remain on the skin to maximize hydration.
14) Sweet Almond Oil
There are a number of hydrating plant oils out there but sweet almond oil sits at the top of the list. It’s a very lightweight oil, meaning that it can be used on all skin types. Not only does it hydrate and moisturize the skin but it also boasts a high linoleic acid content. This nutrient keeps the skin barrier feeling strong and healthy.
Pamper your skin with a blend of sweet almond oil, aloe vera, vitamin C, and more with the Celestolite Luna Lava Mask. This clay mask will remove excess sebum while hydrating, brightening, and reviving your complexion.
Summary
Hydration is one of the most important aspects of skincare, making it important to know which ingredients shine in terms of hydrating capabilities. Pick and choose from the list above, incorporating as many as possible into your skincare routine, and your skin will soon look and feel more hydrated than ever!
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