Did you know that the skin on our faces makes up only about 3.5% of the total amount of skin on our bodies? Most of the time, facial skincare routines take priority over the rest of the body, which can be a problem. While facial skincare routines are important, neglecting the rest of the body can lead to various skin concerns. Conditions like eczema, body acne, dermatitis, and even premature aging can develop when body skincare isn’t prioritized.
Taking a holistic approach and resetting skincare helps ensure your entire body gets the care it needs to stay healthy and hydrated. A full body skincare routine promotes skin health and helps to maintain consistent quality and appearance across all parts. And with powerhouse ingredients such as hyaluron and glycerin, achieving balanced skin health from head to toe is now more effortless than ever. Here are the important facts about these two ingredients.
- Hyaluron: Your skin’s best friend for a youthful, dewy glow
Hyaluron acts as a moisture magnet, holding up to 1000x its weight in water. It helps your skin stay hydrated by pulling in and holding onto water, similar to a sponge. This keeps your skin soft, smooth, and healthy.
Hyaluron stops water from slowly escaping your skin. It locks in moisture and, by slowing down how fast your skin loses water, it helps keep it hydrated for longer. It also plays a vital role in anti-aging, wound healing, and increases skin elasticity.
- Glycerin: Hydration at its most effective
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a thick, clear liquid that comes from plant oils or animal fats. It has no smell and a slightly sweet taste. In skincare, glycerin is used to keep your skin hydrated. It achieves this by pulling water from the air and deeper layers of your skin to the surface, helping it stay soft, supple and moisturised.
According to research, glycerin is one of the best ingredients out there for boosting skin hydration. It’s especially powerful for rough areas like elbows, knees, and legs.
Products that have these ingredients are not that hard to find. One of these products is NIVEA’s Rich Nourishing Body Lotion, with an improved formula that deeply nourishes skin for 72 hours. Enriched with pure hyaluron, almond oil and deep nourish serum, it locks in moisture, creating healthy, soft, and smooth skin.
For men, the NIVEA Men Maximum Hydration Body Cream provides intensive care for the skin. Enriched with glycerin, aloe vera and tissue oil, it equips skin for all-day defence against dryness. Maximum Hydration Body Cream offers a triple moisture boost that absorbs, retains and prevents moisture loss. Even in the driest of months, one can both look and feel their best.
Our skin is our body’s largest organ, and deserves every bit of care, love and affection. By focusing on products that have powerful ingredients like hyaluron and glycerin, you help keep your skin healthy and hydrated. Because healthy skin starts with care.