 | | Moisturizer & hydrator what is the difference?
The presence of oil defines a moisturizer from a hydrator. Moisturizers contain oil and water with a variety of other additive ingredients.Moisturizers two basic formulas - Oil in Water
- Water in Oil
Hydrators- contain water no oil
- An example is Matte Moisturizer SPF 15 B Kamins, Celazome Serum Vitae Hydrator,
Guinot Matizone Shine Control Moisturizer and Guinot-dry skin-treatment (Guinot Moisturizing Concentrate).
The visual description is elementary but effective.- Oil-in-water formula imagine a swimming pool filled with water -- on the diving board is droplet of oil. When the droplet of oil dives into the water it becomes an oil-in-water formula. This formula is a very light liquid or lotion and does not feel heavy on the skin. The majority of the formula is water, which may evaporate on the skin, leaving a small amount of oil; or, the formula may have an agent that binds the water to the skin. Skins that need a very small amount of oil and much water are comfortable. The body is still producing the majority of oil on the skin and does not need much help from a product. These products mix or remove easily with water. An example is Guinot-wrinkle-treatment (Guinot Skin Revitalizing Concentrate), Exuviance-anti aging-facial moisturizer (Exuviance Essential Multi-Defense Day Fluid SPF 15) and Exuviance-sensitive skin lotion-anti aging (Exuviance Fundamental Multi-Protective Day Fluid SPF 15).
- Water-in-oil formula is the reverse. A droplet of water dives into a pool, of oil making the majority of the formula oil. These are heavy, greasy products, only comfortable on dry skin. The skin has good water content but the oil glands are not producing enough oil and need help from a product. These products do not mix well with water and are usually thick creams. An example is Guinot-wrinkle-cream (Anti-Wrinkle Rich Night Cream).
- Hydrator's function is adding moisture content to the skin. The skin may be too oily, but lack water due to stripping agents like alcohol or witch hazel. Wind or sunburn may be an issue, along with heating and air condition units in the office and home. Deep dehydration occurs in the second major layer of the skin called the dermis from strong diuretic pills, alcohol, excessive sweating (saunas) to name a few noticeable in the skin tissue around the eyes. Hydrating products do little to alleviate this as the water content needs to be replaced internally by drinking water. Surface dehydration can be corrected, with the products listed above, extending hydration for days or weeks if applied in consecutive days. Lesser expensive products add or bind water to the skin's surface for the length of time the product is worn.
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