If you regularly experience dry skin, which can manifest as red, flaky or stretched-looking skin, it's helpful to complete research to find the most hydrating skincare products. We use 'hydration' to refer to the skin being deeply nourished, compared to moisturising, which can refer to locking in a top level of moisture.
Hydration serums harness high concentrations of hydrating ingredients, meaning even a few drops can have a powerful effect on dull skin. Just lightly massage in a few drops and wait for it to be absorbed (why not drink a glass of water while you wait, which will also contribute to rejuvenating the skin?).
However, even if you don't have dry skin (or you have combination skin that pairs dry and oily skin), hydration serums will perform effectively. The serum's lightweight composition means it won't clog your pores like greasier products.
Not all serums are of equal quality, though. The best hydrating serums harness natural extracts to brighten dull or unevenly textured visages. These natural extracts are bursting with vitamins - the most important, arguably, being Vitamin C.
The Importance of Finding a Hydration Serum with Vitamin C for Brightening
It's true: Vitamin C is excellent at brightening dull skin. It works through several rejuvenating effects, including boosting the body's natural production of collagen: an essential protein for maintaining (and improving) the skin's elasticity and firmness. If you have scars, Vitamin C can also accelerate wound healing.
Another reason why Vitamin C is a serum powerhouse is because it protects against free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can contribute to aging and various diseases - although exposure is somewhat inevitable, you can prevent long-term damage by regularly applying hydrating serum.
Though Vitamin C is an undeniably important component of vitamin serums, it's not the only skin-improving agent found in top-quality serums. Vitamin E also deserves praise for its ability to reverse the signs of ageing (such as marks or lines). By using antioxidants, it can soothe damaged or irritated skin. Moreover, niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that can help visibly improve skin tone and texture. Niacinamide may help alleviate skin inflammation, reduce water loss through the skin, creating a plumper appearance.
Together, these vitamins pack a serious punch. You can even use hydration serums with vitamin C in skincare routines that incorporate vitamin-based products throughout the entire process. For example:
- Use a cleanser loaded with plant extracts
Rather than using a generic soap-based cleanser, opt for a cleanser that contains a wealth of botanic, plant-based extracts. These plant extracts will supply the vitamins. For example, our cream-based cleanser includes rosehip and prickly pear extracts (which are both good sources of Vitamin C).
- Next, try a natural toner
Toning may be an optional step, but a high-quality toner will nourish the skin evenly, ready for the next step. Our toner contains green tea, marshmallow root and aloe vera, which contain Vitamin C and E. All the vitamins will work in harmony to prevent a satisfying, even skin texture.
- Hydration time
- Day cream/SPF
And, of course, day cream and SPF products should also contain essential ingredients. Our hydrating mineral SPF uses rosehip and green tea in combination with cucumber and safflower for extra vitamins. In sum, vitamins can completely transform dry skin when packaged into routines and products that put your skin's health first.
Try IKKARI's Hydration Serum for Deeply Moisturising Dry Skin
IKKARI has carefully cultivated a hydration serum designed to nourish your skin from the top layer down. Our hydration serum is non-greasy, and a little goes a long way. Simply apply a few drops - and let the results speak for themselves.
The serum is formulated to combine the powerful properties of three skin helpers: Sodium Hyaluronate, Wakame Extract and Saccharide Isomerate (with blue tansy oil for added anti-inflammatory properties).
Sodium hyaluronate is a variate of the much-lauded hyaluronic acid, which forms the basis of many serums. Our natural extracts bind the product into a readily absorbable product.
Our customers love the serum, and it has outstanding reviews. If you're ready to try a serum that's packed with vitamins C and E, discover our serum here.