Hydration For Oily Skin: Why Is It Important

December 16, 2024

By Srishty Singh

Skimping on moisturizer is out of the question, regardless of the skin type. A potent moisturizer forms a protective barrier on the dermis, preventing transepidermal water loss. It keeps hydration intact in your skin, ensuring its soft, supple appearance. Moreover, it fights dullness, softens ageing lines, and soothes inflammation. To talk about oily skin, a moisturizer helps curb sebum production – given that you use it regularly. For those unaware, dehydration (due to the absence of moisturizer) flags off the sebaceous glands into overdrive mode, leading to more oiliness than ever. While no doubt a staple, you cannot arbitrarily pick a moisturizer for your oily skin as it may lead to heaviness, clogged pores, and a blotchy texture – more on this ahead. In this blog, we learn how to pick a moisturizer for oily skin and the mistakes to avoid. But before we get to this cheat sheet, here’s a refresher on the skin type. Understanding Oily Skin In simple words, oily skin is characterized by overactive sebaceous glands. This leads to a never-ending slick on the face which is hard to miss. Additionally, oily skin has the following signs. 1. Enlarged pores: Due to excessive sebum production, folks with oily skin may complain of massive pores – especially around the T-zone, forehead, and chin. 2. Surplus buildup: This oil slick easily attracts dirt, impurities, and pollutants, leading to an unwarranted layer of buildup. 3. Clogged pores: When mounds of dirt, grime, and impurities with dead cells clog the pores, it gives rise to blackheads or whiteheads. Blackheads have bigger openings on the skin’s surface that lead to melanin production, resulting in the trademark blackish hue. 4. Acne outbreak: Harmful bacteria may start thriving in these clogged pores, leading to redness and bumps. Common Mistakes To Avoid While Choosing Moisturizer For Oily Skin Now that you’re well-versed in the skin type, here are some mistakes you should avoid while picking a moisturizer for oily skin - 1. Choosing the wrong type of moisturizer: Since oily skin produces excess sebum, opt for a gel-based formula instead of a cream. For those unaware, a gel-based moisturizer has a lower oil content that doesn’t feel heavy or icky on application. 2. Ignoring ingredients: Before you invest in a moisturizer for oily skin, ensure to read the product’s label. Ingredients like mineral oil, silicone oil, and occlusives can clog the pores, giving rise to inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne. 3. Opting for harsh formulas: Moisturizers with SLS, fragrances and alcohol dehydrate your skin – often leading to inflammation, redness, and more greasiness. 4. Not seeking hydration: Hydration is indispensable for all skin types, including oil. Which is why we recommend formulas with ingredients like HA and Glycerin. These ingredients bind water molecules to the skin for best results. 5. Not checking the comedogenic/non-comedogenic value marker: We know that oily skin is more prone to clogged pores. To avoid this situation, check your moisturizer for the non-comedogenic value marker. 6. Ignoring mattifying ingredients: The never-ending slick on the face is disruptive in ways more than one. It leads to unwarranted buildup, clogged pores, and makeup that doesn’t stay put. To nip these problems in the bud, seek a moisturizer with mattifying ingredients like Niacinamide and charcoal. Choosing The Right Moisturizer For Oily Skin If you’re an oily skin gal, ensure to check these boxes before buying a moisturizer 1. Lightweight 2. Gel-based 3. Non-greasy 4. Non-comedogenic 5. Alcohol and SLS-free 6. Oil balancing ingredients like Niacinamide and Charcoal 7. Replete with Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerine, Marine Extracts or other humectants Tips For Maintaining A Healthy Skincare Routine For Oily Skin Here’s how you can maintain a healthy skincare routine for oily skin - 1. Cleanse but gently: Pick a gentle cleanser that removes excess sebum from the pores without making it feel stripped. A sulfate-free and SLS-devoid formula like Foxtale’s Acne Control Face Wash works wonders on the skin. It boasts Salicylic Acid at the heart of the formula to buff away dead cells, sebum, and other impurities. Moreover, Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide ensure long-lasting skin hydration. 2. Exfoliate regularly: Use Salicylic And Glycolic Acid to buff away dry-dead cells, sebum, and other impurities from the skin. This step in your weekly skincare minimizes the pores, clears whiteheads or blackheads, and prevents acne. Steer clear of over-exfoliation as it makes your skin feel stripped. 3. Use a result-oriented active: To keep the oil production under control, dab a little Niacinamide after cleansing. This skincare workhorse prevents clogged pores too while ensuring hydration to the skin. 4. Apply moisturizer: Seal in the treatment and hydration with Foxtale’s Oil Free Moisturizer. Its mattifying formula with Niacinamide blots oil and prevents clogged pores for an even skin texture. But that’s not all. Hyaluronic Acid and Marine Extracts keep your skin hydrated for prolonged periods. 5. Go in with SPF: No skincare routine is complete without sunscreen. Opt for SPF 30 or higher to shield the skin against harmful UV rays. Foxtale’s matte sunscreen with Niacinamide ensures infallible sun protection while enhancing your skin’s latent radiance. Moreover, the delectable matte finish helps you ace any makeup look. Conclusion Moisturization is crucial for all skin types – and oily skin is no exception. A generous slather of moisturizer avoids dehydration, preventing the sebaceous glands from sebum overproduction. However, one must not pick a moisturizer for oily skin randomly. Since the skin type is prone to greasiness, clogged pores, whiteheads, blackheads, and acne, here are some pointers to bear in mind. Look for a gel-based, lightweight and non-comedogenic formula for your morning and nighttime skincare routine. The moisturizer should feature both hydrating agents like Hyaluronic Acid and mattifying ingredients like Niacinamide.

December 16, 2024

By Srishty Singh

In this blog, we will learn how to integrate an oil-free moisturizer into a night as well as morning skincare routine – for best results. An oil free moisturizer is ideal for folks with oily and acne-prone skin. Its diminished oil content ensures moisturization without adding any grease to the skin. We delve deeper into how an oil-free moisturizer benefits the skin at different times of the day. But first. Why Is Moisturizing Important For All Skin Types? To settle the debate, once and for all, moisturization is crucial for all skin types. This formula composed of emollients, humectants, and occlusives extends the following benefits. 1. It maintains skin hydration: We know that ample hydration ensures optimal skin health, soothes inflammation, accelerates healing, strengthens the barrier and more. A potent moisturizer puts a sturdy lock on this hydration by creating a physical barrier on the dermis. 2. Makes your skin look younger: Regular use of moisturizer prevents premature ageing signs like fine lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet. Instead, it gives your skin a soft, supple feel. 3. Soothes inflammation and redness: A good moisturizer with ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Betaine, Glycerine helps alleviate redness and inflammation. Therefore, it is a must have for people prone to flareups. 4. Improves skin texture: Tired of dry, flaky skin? Count on your favourite face moisturizer. It rejuvenates these dry patches for smooth, even-looking skin. Why Moisturization Is Important For Oily Skin? Before we dig deeper into the importance of an oil-free moisturizer – let's focus on why oily skin needs moisturization in the first place. In addition to achieving the above benefits (refer to the last section), moisturization plays an important role in maintaining the skin microbiome for oily skin. The lack of moisturization drains your skin’s water content, a.k.a. dehydration. The skin recognizes this as a threat and cues the sebaceous glands into overdrive mode, leading to more greasiness than ever. So, to sum it up – regular moisturization of oily skin keeps the sebum production in control. Why Are Oil Free Moisturizers Ideal For Oily Skin? We know that moisturization for oily skin is non-negotiable. However, this can be a little tricky because this skin type is prone to clogged pores and eventually breakouts. This is where an oil-free moisturizer comes into play. It - 1. Boasts a gel-based formula that doesn’t feel greasy or icky on application – making it a great addition to your oily skin routine. 2. Doesn’t clog pores, preventing the formation of whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, and acne. 3. This formulation ensures long-lasting hydration without adding extra oil to the dermis. This is due to its low oil content (and relatively high-water content). 4. Restore your skin’s moisture balance after deep cleansing with an over-stripping cleanser. The Role Of Timing In Skincare : Morning Vs Nighttime Skincare Routine Morning skincare routine: What many don’t know, the skin has a circadian rhythm. During the day, your skin is more focused on shielding itself against harmful aggressors, free radicals, pollutants, and UV radiation. A good moisturizer keeps your skin hydrated while ensuring cent % protection against environmental aggressors. Nighttime skincare: If numbers are to be believed, 50% of the population don’t stick to nighttime skincare. This is a grave oversight for anyone who wishes for gorgeous glowing skin. You see, the skin slips into repair and regeneration mode at night – which means treatments for anti-ageing, exfoliation, or general hydration are more effective in the PM. Furthermore, a highly absorbent lipid barrier while you’re busy counting sheep ensures that targeted actives seep deeper into the skin – for the best results. The only downside – an absorbent lipid barrier makes your skin lose water, making it dehydrated and dry. This is why moisturizer in an infallible nighttime routine is important. Morning Skincare Routine With Oil Free Moisturizer 1. Start with cleansing: Use a gentle yet meticulous face wash to remove dirt, grime, and dead cells from the skin. Foxtale’s Acne Control Face Wash ticks all these boxes without making your skin feel stripped. Salicylic Acid prevents the formation of whiteheads, blackheads, and acne whereas Hyaluronic Acid in the formula ensures multi-level hydration. 2. Apply a toner to balance oil: The skin’s sebaceous glands are more active during the day, providing natural protection against harmful aggressors. This leads to excess shine on the face. To remedy this situation, use a toner with ingredients like Niacinamide to balance the oil. 3. Apply a concern-led serum: To double down on your skin protection, layer an antioxidant like Vitamin C before your moisturizer. For the unversed, Vitamin C averts free radicals, pollutants, and even harmful UV rays for healthy skin! 4. Lock hydration with oil-free moisturizer: Once the toner/treatment melds into the skin, apply a generous amount of the oil-free moisturizer. Niacinamide. at the heart of the formula blots excess oil and prevents clogged pores. Moreover, Hyaluronic Acid and Marine Extracts replenish your skin’s moisture bank. 5. Finish with sunscreen to protect your skin: Next, apply 2 fingers’ worth of sunscreen to shield your skin against harmful UV rays. Topical application of the formula ensures an even skin tone, balances sebum, and doesn’t clog the pores – not even in the slightest. Nighttime Skincare Routine We know that the skin undertakes renewal and rejuvenation activities at night. That's not all, even Collagen production peaks in the skin cells around this time. To ensure maximum efficiency of this process, the focus should be on intense hydration. A thick layer of gel-based moisturizer creates a protective barrier on the dermis, preventing TEWL overnight. Layer it with a result-oriented serum to address concerns like ageing, dullness, and more. Common Mistakes To Avoid With Oil Free Moisturizer To reap the maximum benefits of your Oil Free Moisturizer, here are some mistakes to avoid at all costs - 1. Not applying enough formula: Many folks refrain from adequately moisturizing because of their already greasy skin. This proves to be counterproductive for their skin. As we know, a generous layer of moisturizer curbs sebum production for a healthy microbiome. 2. Skimping moisturizer in the morning: In line with the skin’s circadian rhythm, it produces more sebum in the morning. This may discourage many folks from skipping moisturizer in their AM rituals. 3. Using a harsh cleanser: Using a harsh cleanser can strip your skin’s natural oils, making it so dehydrated that even a good moisturizer cannot do damage control. To ensure the best results of your moisturizer, use a hydrating face wash replete with ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid or Glycerin. 4. Using excessive moisturizer: Using excessive amounts of gel moisturizer can make your skin feel greasy and the pores clogged. Therefore, we recommend using the moisturizer in moderation – about a coin-sized amount of the formula.

October 10, 2024

By Srishty Singh

The key to healthy, happy skin is a sturdy skin barrier. For those unaware, the lipid barrier acts like the first line of defence for your body. Imagine it as a brick-and-mortar wall that keeps harmful pathogens, allergens, and irritants at bay. If this protective wall were compromised, it would wreak havoc on your skin in more than one way. There are a lot of external and internal factors that can impair the skin barrier. From natural processes like ageing to abrasive skincare products to long-lasting dehydration – the list is endless. And to summon the right skincare products to reinforce optimal barrier functionality, you must be well-versed in the triggers. In this blog, we explore a multi-step process to repair the skin barrier. But before we get to this cheatsheet, let’s take a closer look at the lipid barrier and its many benefits. What Is Lipid Barrier? The lipid barrier consists of dead skin cells (corneocytes) held together by lipids like Ceramides, Cholesterol, and Fatty Acids. Dr. Peter M. Elias first compared the structure of a lipid barrier to that of a masonry wall. What Are The Benefits Of Lipid Barrier? A robust lipid barrier is indispensable to healthy skin. Here’s how the lipid barrier or Stratum Corneum benefits the skin 1. It helps preserve hydration: The lipid barrier plays a pivotal role in preserving hydration. It prevents TEWL or transepidermal water loss, making your skin look soft and supple. In the long run, this sustained skin hydration offsets premature signs of ageing like fine lines, wrinkles, crow’s feet and more. 2. It shields skin against aggressors: The lipid barrier protects your skin against harmful aggressors, pollutants and UV rays, deferring skin damage 3. It prevents flare-ups and other skin sensitivities: The lipid barrier prevents allergens, irritants, and pathogens from seeping through. Results? Reduced episodes of inflammation, irritation, redness, and more. What Are The Best Ingredients To Strengthen Lipid Barrier For Dry Skin? Is your skin struggling to retain moisture? You can trace it back to a damaged barrier. Here are some ingredients that will help solve the problem 1. Humectants like Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, etc.: We know that sustained hydration is integral for a healthy lipid barrier. Look for ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerin that bind moisture molecules to the skin for its soft, supple appearance. 2. Moisturizers like D-Panthenol, Vitamin E, and Betaine: Dryness occurs when your skin loses water molecules quickly. Ingredients like D-Panthenol, Vitamin E, Betaine (and more) form a protective barrier on the dermis, preventing TEWL or transepidermal water loss. 3. Barrier-loving ingredients like Niacinamide: Skincare workhorse Niacinamide is a must-have for barrier repair. The topical application of a Niacinamide Serum boosts Ceramides and Elastin, reinforcing barrier functionality. 4. Antioxidants like Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Red Algae: Antioxidants like Vitamin C or E sit on the dermis, averting pollutants, environmental aggressors, and UV rays. Add a potent antioxidant to your skincare and double down on efforts for a healthy lipid barrier. How To Repair Skin Barrier For Dry Skin Struggling with symptoms of an impaired skin barrier? Here’s how to revive it for the dry skin type - 1. Stay away from redundant skincare: Using ‘n’ different formulas in your daily routine can be counterproductive to efforts for good skin. We recommend using a simple and result-oriented 4-step routine that doesn’t affect barrier health negatively. 2. Use gentle, pH-balancing formulas: The acid mantle or lipid barrier boasts a slightly acidic pH. To maintain this barrier’s integrity, we recommend using formulas (especially cleansers) that don’t disrupt its pH. Best Routine To Repair Skin Barrier For Dry Skin Here’s a simple, 4-step routine to maintain or repair the skin barrier for dry skin 1. Start with cleansing: Use a gentle, soothing cleanser to remove dirt, grime, and dead cells from the dermis. For dry skin, we recommend Foxtale’s innovative Hydrating Face Wash. It contains humectants Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid) and Red Algae Extract that improve your skin’s water-holding capacity. The non-greasy formula also bestows a soft radiance on the skin, making it one of best glowing skin products. 2. Load up on active ingredients: A serum boasts a high concentration of one (or more) active ingredients, seeping into the deepest layers of the skin to address relevant concerns. For dry, damaged skin, we recommend Foxtale’s Daily Hydrating Serum. It contains six humectants that ensure approximately 6X hydration for the skin. Moreover, the effective serum offsets inflammation – making it the perfect fit for dry, damaged skin. If you have been experiencing breakouts due to a weakened barrier, try Foxtale’s face wash for pimples. 3. Moisturize and seal: Moisturization is crucial for reviving dry skin with an impaired barrier. This is why we are rallying for Foxtale’s Hydrating Moisturizer with Ceramides for your vanity. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer and Olive Oil help boost hydration by binding water molecules to the skin. Additionally, Ceramide puts a sturdy lock on hydration by preventing TEWL or transepidermal water loss. 4. Sun protection: Menacing UV rays take a toll on the lipid barrier. To counter this problem, add a potent sunscreen to your skincare rituals. A good sunscreen like Foxtale’s Dewy Sunscreen shields the skin against harmful UV rays, preventing burns, tanning, pigmentation, and photoaging. Moreover, D-Panthenol and Vitamin E in the formula ensure multi-level and long-lasting moisturization for the skin. Tips To Avoid Any Further Damage To The Lipid Barrier Besides a result-oriented skincare, here are some tips and tricks to avoid damaging the lipid barrier - Manage your stress: Studies show that extreme levels of stress can damage your lipid barrier irreversibly. - Eat a healthy, balanced diet: You are what you eat. To bolster the lipid barrier, we recommend loading up on antioxidants, vitamins, and healthy fats. - Use non-stripping ingredients: Ingredients like alcohol, Sulfates and other preservatives can marr your barrier – leading to dryness, redness, and inflammation. FAQs 1. How can you replenish skin lipids? Use Foxtale’s Hydrating Moisturizer with Ceramides to replenish your skin lipids. The lightweight formula reveres damage, deeply rejuvenates and nourishes dry skin. 2. How can I repair my lipid barrier naturally? - Use non-stripping, gentle, soothing cleansers - Don’t use abrasive scrubs or exfoliants - Pick hydrating moisturizers with Ceramides

October 9, 2024

By Srishty Singh

We all know that oily skin carries overzealous sebaceous glands. This leads to a never-ending oil slick on the face which attracts dirt, grime and other impurities throughout the day. Results? A gamut of skin concerns on top of the shine that refuses to budge. To circumvent this problem (re: whiteheads, blackheads, acne and more), one needs to adhere to an effective and easy daily regimen. A routine that bears results without overwhelming the skin in the slightest. Luckily, we have the routine with top-notch skincare products that will curb the unwanted shine and cast away episodes of whiteheads, blackheads, and acne. Learn this balancing act by scrolling ahead. But before we get to the tips and the tricks, let us understand how to recognize if you need this guide in the first place. What Is Oily Skin Really? Our skin contains sebaceous glands that produce oil. These oils or sebum help naturally moisturize your skin, avert pathogens, and block aggressors. However, if your skin produces more than an adequate amount of this sebum, it's most likely oily. How To Identify Oily Skin? You can only employ the best products in your daily routine, if you have solid knowledge of your skin type. Here are all the signs to help identify oily skin 1. Excessive shine or grease on the face, especially in and around the T-zone, forehead, and chin. 2. Since oily skin spills oil left, right, and centre – you may notice enlarged pores on your face. 3. The excess buildup from attracting dirt, grime, and pollutants can make your skin appear dull and beat-looking. 4. When the surplus sebum and buildup clog the pores, you may observe the formation of whiteheads and blackheads. 5. Acne occurs when bacteria start thriving in these clogged pores, leading to bumps, redness, and rashes. 6. Folks with oily skin also struggle to keep their makeup intact. It often slides from the face and looks blotchy. So, How Do You Regulate Sebum Production For A Balanced Microbiome? To maintain a ‘balanced’ microbiome, we recommend a simple skincare ritual only with the best Foxtale products. 1. Start by cleansing: Cleansing is often neglected but is an important step in your daily skincare. The process helps remove dirt, excess sebum, and other impurities from the pores, ensuring a pH-balanced microbiome. Folks with oily skin can try Foxtale’s Acne Control Face Wash with Salicylic Acid. This face wash for pimples curbs sebum, prevents clogged pores, and soothes inflammation. Moreover, Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide ensure long-lasting hydration for your skin’s soft, supple appearance. Ingredient breakdown - Salicylic Acid: Salicylic Acid is an oil-soluble ingredient that seeps deep into the pores to remove sebum and buildup. Our Salicylic Acid cleanser not only works for oily skin but is also one of the best skincare products for combination skin. 2. Treat next: Now, use an active-infused serum to zero in on your concerns. If you want to reduce the shine on your face, try Foxtale’s Niacinamide Serum. This quick-absorbing formula acts as a sponge while bestowing a gorgeous matte-finish on your skin. If you grapple with whiteheads, blackheads or acne, we recommend our AHA BHA Exfoliating Serum. It effectively sloughs off the dead cells and excess sebum for a glowing, refined complexion. Ingredient breakdown - Niacinamide: Niacinamide is a skincare workhorse that works on multiple concerns. It cuts oil, unclogs pores, preserves hydration, and alleviates inflammation – making it a great fit for AHAs BHAs: Alpha Hydroxy Acids and Beta Hydroxy Acids are active ingredients that exfoliate your skin’s outermost layer. They help fight dullness, ageing lines, acne, whiteheads and blackheads while cueing the healthy regeneration of skin cells. 3. Moisturization: Unlike the common misconception, moisturization is crucial for oily skin too. A potent moisturizing formula seals hydration in the skin, therefore keeping the sebaceous glands in check. Having said that, folks with oily skin need a gel-based moisturizer that doesn’t clog pores or add any extra grease to the surface – much like Foxtale’s Oil Free Moisturizer. It contains Niacinamide that helps remove oil and gunk seated deep inside the pores. Moreover, Hyaluronic Acid and Marine Extracts ensure long-lasting hydration for the skin. Ingredient breakdown - Hyaluronic Acid: The powerful humectant binds water molecules to the skin, keeping it intensely hydrated. This ample hydration regulates sebum production, ensuring a balanced microbiome for the skin. 4. Sunscreen: No matter your skin type, sunscreen is non-negotiable in your daily routine. Folks with oily skin should pick a lightweight, non-greasy, and non-comedogenic formula like Foxtale’s Mattifying Sunscreen. This Niacinamide-infused sunscreen ensures formidable sun protection while controlling shine. Moreover, it bestows a brightened mattifying effect on the skin which is chef kiss! What Are Some Other Ways To Keep Your Skin Oil-Free? 1. Steer clear of alcohol-infused products: Alcohol is common in skincare products like toners. But people with oily skin should steer clear of it at all costs. Topical application of alcohol zaps moisture from the skin, making it dehydrated. And we know that lack of hydration cues the sebaceous glands into overdrive mode. 2. Overcleaning: We know it is extremely tempting to repeatedly cleanse your face. However, this grave oversight can be counterproductive to efforts for great skin. Overcleaning removes natural oils from the skin, making it dehydrated and eventually greasier. 3. Use gentle, hydrating formulas: Avoid skincare formulas that make your skin feel stripped. Instead, opt for formulations with ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, and more that hydrate the skin and alleviate episodes of inflammation. FAQs 1. Does Niacinamide help regulate sebum production? Yes. Active ingredient Niacinamide blots excess oil from the skin to maintain a balanced microbiome. 2. What is the best skincare routine for oily skin? Start by gently cleansing your face with Foxtale’s Acne Control Face Wash Dab your skin dry and follow up with a treatment After the serum sinks in, use a moisturizer to seal the active ingredients and hydration Follow up with our mattifying sunscreen

September 9, 2024

By Srishty Singh

Waking up to supple, soft skin doesn’t have to be difficult. All you need is a hydrating nighttime routine that deeply rejuvenates your skin. For those unaware, hydration is indispensable to skin health. It promotes a healthy lipid barrier, accelerates skin healing and reverses ageing by softening fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet. Moreover, while your skin undergoes repair and renewal at night, sufficient hydration ensures maximum productivity. So, if you want a nighttime skincare routine, we have a little treat for you. Scroll ahead for a Foxtale-approved regime with the best Hydrating products. But before we get to this step-by-step guide, let’s refresh our hydration basics. What Is Hydration? The process of hydration involves binding water molecules to the skin. For this to be successful, one must turn to humectants like Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerine, Lactic Acid and more in skincare. Case in point, hero hydrator, Hyaluronic Acid, holds X1000 water molecules in its weight to the dermis. How is Hydration Different From Moisturization? While many use hydration and moisturization interchangeably, there is a clear distinction between the two. Hydration adds moisture molecules to the skin for its soft, supple appearance. On the other hand, the process of moisturization involves sealing this hydration with the help of emollients and occlusives. In simple terms, moisturization helps double down on efforts for hydration. What Are The Benefits Of Hydration? We have briefly glanced at the benefits of hydration in the intro. Scroll ahead for more 1. Hydration keeps the skin younger-looking: If you want to reverse ageing, consider timely (and regular hydration for the skin). It will instantly plump up your skin, making you feel confident and attractive. 2. Hydration reduces fine lines and wrinkles: The premature formation of fine lines and wrinkles can bog you down. To stay ahead of the game, ensure daily hydration to the skin. Humectants like HA, Glycerine, Aquaporin Boosters, Glycerine and more soften these lines, making your skin taut and smooth. 3. Hydration accelerates healing: Studies suggest that hydrated skin heals faster from cuts, nicks and wounds. 4. Hydration soothes inflammation: Extreme dryness, underlying sensitivities, a weakened barrier, acne and many other factors can lead to inflammation on the skin. But all you need is a hydrating skincare to help offset any redness, rashes, hives and flare-ups. 5. Enhances the appearance of dark circles: Tired of panda eyes? Get your mitts on a hydrating skincare for the PM. You see, the lack of hydration makes your skin pale – exposing the network of enlarged blood vessels a.k.a. dark circles. 6. Hydration upholds oily skin: To clear any confusion, hydration is vital for all skin types. In the case of oily skin, lack of hydration flags off the sebaceous glands into overdrive mode. This leads to more greasiness or shine on the face than you began with. 7. Hydration removes dryness and flakiness: The lack of hydration can make your skin appear dry and flaky. Use a hydrating serum or cream to revive these spots and patches, ensuring an even texture. 8. Hydration bolsters the lipid barrier: Sustained hydration keeps the lipid barrier intact. For those unaware, the lipid barrier serves as the first wall of defence for the body. It keeps harmful pathogens, germs, pollutants and other aggressors at bay. Why Should I Hydrate My Skin Overnight? The skin has a circadian rhythm and conducts repair and renewal activities at night. It also produces Collagen at the highest possible level. To ensure optimal efficiency in carrying out the above activities, adequate skin hydration is necessary. Moreover, at night, the lipid barrier is absorbent. This can often lead to dramatic water loss a.k.a. dehydration. Using hydrating products in the form of a cleanser, serum or moisturizer helps replenish your skin’s moisture reservoir. How Can I Hydrate My Skin Overnight? To hydrate your skin overnight, here is a simple, 3-step nighttime routine. So, keep scrolling 1. Gently cleanse: If your skin wants a big boost of hydration while cleansing, pick Foxtale’s Hydrating Face Wash. This formulation contains Sodium Hyaluronate and Red Algae Extract that improve the skin’s capacity to hold water. The best part? The innovative cleanser also doubles as a makeup remover. It contains gentle surfactants that melt every trace of makeup and SPF from the pores. How to use: Take a coin-sized amount of the hydrating cleanser and scrub your face for 30 seconds. Once through, use cold or lukewarm water for a second cleanse. 2. Treat: If you want to double down on efforts for skin hydration, use the Daily Hydrating Serum. It contains 6 hydrators, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aquaporin Boosters, Red Algae Extract, Betaine, Vitamin B5 and Alpha-Bisabolol that ensure 6X hydration. That’s right. The topical application of this serum reduces ageing lines, offsets inflammation, and makes your skin plump. How to use: Take a few drops of the hydrating serum and gently dab it onto your skin. We recommend not using a heavy hand as it may cause stress or strain on the skin. 3. Moisturize: To seal this hydration overnight, you need a potent moisturizer. Try Foxtale’s Hydrating moisturizer STAT. The lightweight formula ensures multi-level moisturization for 24 hours straight by forming a protective barrier on the skin. Moreover, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Olive Oil, and Ceramide replenish the skin’s moisture reservoir – talk about a win-win. How to use: Take a generous amount of moisturizer and massage it into your skin. Remember to cover your neck, ears and decolletage area. FAQs 1. How can I instantly hydrate my skin? After gently cleansing your face, apply a humectant-infused serum and seal it using a moisturizer. 2. What deeply hydrates skin? Try Foxtale’s Daily Hydrating Serum. It contains Hyaluronic Acid and other hydrators that ensure 6X hydration for the skin. 3. Can you hydrate your skin in 24 hours? Yes, you can change your skin’s hydration levels in 24 hours. Follow this 3-step routine twice a day for the best results 1. Cleanse using Hydrating Face Wash 2. Treat using Foxtale’s Daily Hydrating Serum 3. Seal the treatment using our Hydrating Moisturizer with Ceramides