Dermatologist Shereene Idriss recommends six hydrating ingredients beyond hyaluronic acid: squalane, colloidal oatmeal, ceramides, panthenol, zinc oxide, and urea. She explains what each one does and why it works for different skin concerns.
6 hydrating ingredients to include into your routine that are not hyaluronic acid or glycerin from a board-certified dermatologist. Number 1, squalane. Squalane is an emollient that mimics your skin's natural oils. It's suitable for all skin types, so don't be nervous about this. Number 2, colloidal oatmeal. This one is a holy grail one to include, especially if you have an inflamed skin barrier and you're trying to soothe it and calm it down. 3, ceramides. Ceramides are natural lipids found between your skin cells. This is going to lock in hydration and are Crucial in maintaining your skin's barrier. Number 4, panthenol, also known as provitamin B5. Pantene Pro-V, anyone? It is not only a humectant, it is also a great anti-inflammatory. So it's not only going to help hold on to hydration, but it's also going to help minimize any sort of inflammation. Speaking of inflammation, my favorite ingredient for this is zinc oxide. Not zinc PCA, zinc oxide. Zinc oxide has amazing anti-inflammatory properties. If it's good enough for your baby's butt, it sure as hell is good enough for your face. And by the way, I'm not sponsored at all by any of these brands for this video. Oh, and urea. It's actually a keratolytic, so it's gonna break down keratin that's stuck onto your skin, making you feel smoother and looking glossier. But also it has humectant properties, so it's gonna hydrate at the same time. If you nerds want more ingredient deep dives, we can get intimate and dive in deep. Leave your questions below. Bye.
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