The Difference Between Hydration and Moisture:
Why Both Are Crucial for Healthy, Glowing Skin
When it comes to skincare, the terms "hydration" and "moisture" are often used interchangeably, but did you know they actually serve different purposes for your skin? Understanding the difference between hydrating and moisturising is key to choosing the right products for your skin type and ensuring a healthy, glowing complexion.
What Is Hydration?
Hydration is about increasing the water content in your skin. Hydrated skin cells are plump, firm, and radiant. Without sufficient hydration, your skin can become dull, tight, and flaky. Ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and aloe vera are popular in hydrating products, as they help draw water into the skin and hold it there.
Who needs hydration?
Anyone can benefit from hydrating products, but it's especially important for those with dehydrated skin. Dehydration can affect all skin types (even oily skin) and is often caused by environmental factors like weather changes, stress, or inadequate water intake.
What Is Moisture?
Moisturising is all about creating a barrier on the skin to lock in hydration and prevent water loss. This step is crucial because even well-hydrated skin will lose moisture over time if not properly sealed. Moisturisers contain ingredients like oils, ceramides, and emollients that form a protective layer over your skin, keeping it hydrated and shielding it from environmental stressors.
Who needs moisture?
Moisture is essential for everyone, especially those with dry skin, which lacks natural oils. However, even those with normal or combination skin can benefit from moisturisers, particularly during colder months when the skin tends to lose moisture more easily.
Why Both Hydration and Moisture Are Essential
Hydration and moisture work hand-in-hand to keep your skin healthy and glowing. Without proper hydration, your skin can become dull, tight, and rough. Without moisture, even hydrated skin will eventually lose water and become dry and irritated.
formulated for hydration
Advanced Hydra Gel
Formulated to boost hydration effectively. This gel is scientifically proven to increase skin hydration levels by over 50%, thanks to its powerful combination of Mamaku extract and glycerin. What makes this product even more special is that Mamaku extract has been proven to outperform aloe vera in delivering hydration to the skin, making it an ideal choice for those looking to restore their skin’s hydration balance quickly and effectively.
Formulated For moisture
Ultra Hydra Moisturising Cream
Proven to support the skin barrier and seal in hydration, this cream ensures that your skin stays soft, supple, and well-protected throughout the day. It’s designed to work in harmony with hydrating products like our Advanced Hydra Gel, creating a powerful duo that keeps your skin both hydrated and moisturised.
How to Use this Mamaku Skin Duo for Hydration and Moisture
For the best results, we recommend pairing both of these products for healthy balanced skin:
Hydrate: Start with the Mamaku Skin Advanced Hydra Gel. With scientifically proven results, this lightweight gel will instantly boost your skin's hydration by over 50%, thanks to the hydrating power of glycerin and Mamaku extract.
Moisturise: Follow up with the Mamaku Skin Ultra Hydra Moisturising Cream to seal in all that hydration. This cream not only locks in moisture but also reinforces your skin's natural barrier, keeping it protected from external irritants and environmental stress.
