Ultimate Skin Hydration

Long story short….as we age the amount of fluid (mainly H2O) between the Dermis (bottom layer of skin) and the Epidermis (top layer) decrease over time due to Chronological, as well as environmental aging. As the fluid reduction progresses, so does the aging process of the skin. Optimal skin hydration is essential for a number of reasons; for one having an increased amount of surface area between the layers of skin allows for greater circulation, nutrient delivery, waste product removal (free radicals), as well as a faster turn over rate in which new skin cells are regenerated, creating a more full, supple look to the skin itself  thus removing, if not eliminate the signs of wrinkles.
At this point you may be asking yourself, “How can I prevent and/or eliminate the signs of aging and wrinkles with out breaking the bank or going through a 10 step process which just isn’t realistic for the average person?”
GLYCERIN; Being both hygoscopic and hydrophilic by nature gives glycerin the unique ability to draw moisture from the surrounding environment as well as moisture from within the body to hydrate the aforementioned layers of the skin.  Glycerin has countless applications in many forms, for many reasons.  For anti-aging and skin health purposes I’ll be referring only to pure glycerin which can be found in the cosmetic section of most retailers.

Applied topically glycerin acts as a super hydrating emollient and even has anti-microbial properties.  My personal preference is to create a glycerin solution mixed in a travel size spritzer bottle (I recommend using an alkaline water to dilute the glycerin into a solution).  Once you’ve mixed the solution simply spray a light layer of mist over the face and neck and allow it to air dry (it’s not necessary to create a thick greasy layer with the glycerin solution).  Another very affective and important time to use the mixture is after prolonged exposure to the elements such as the sun, wind, arid climates, etc. or anytime rapid skin hydration is a must!

This is very much a “cliff notes” version of skin health and the aging processes that occur, as well as, the measures we each can take to ensure the healthiest, youngest, most vibrant looking skin possible.  None the less give this simple, inexpensive, practical way of optimizing skin hydration a try and you’ll notice a definitive new radiance to your skin for pennies on the dollar compared to the over promising, under delivering products that flood the market daily!!