Top dermatologist Dr. Tjinta Brinkhuizen reveals: The key to healthy, radiant skin

As a dermatologist, I see the consequences of a dehydrated skin on a daily basis. Dryness, flaking and accelerated skin aging are common complaints that can largely be prevented with the right hydration. A well-hydrated skin is not only smoother and more radiant, but also more resistant to harmful influences such as pollution and UV radiation. This is because moisture plays an essential role in maintaining and restoring the skin barrier.

Hyaluronic Acid: The Miracle Ingredient for Hydration
One of the most effective ingredients for keeping skin hydrated is hyaluronic acid. This natural sugar molecule, found in the skin’s supporting tissue, can hold up to 1,000 times its own weight in water. This keeps skin cells optimally hydrated. In addition, hyaluronic acid stimulates fibroblasts – the ‘factories’ in the skin that produce collagen and elastin – which contributes to firmer and more resilient skin.

A hyaluronic acid serum is used as an extra step under your moisturizer, preferably on slightly damp skin. For an optimal effect, choose a serum, such as Prescription, with both high and low molecular hyaluronic acid, so that both the superficial and deeper skin layers are hydrated.

The Importance of the Right Moisturizer
Applying a moisturizer directly after applying your hyaluronic acid serum will help seal in moisture and prevent evaporation. But with so many different moisturizers on the market, how do you choose the right one? It’s important to know your skin type. Dehydrated skin is often sensitive and will benefit from soothing and restorative ingredients like bisabolol.

Bisabolol, an active ingredient in chamomile , has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It helps reduce redness and irritation and also improves the absorption of other active ingredients into the deeper layers of the skin, making moisturizing and restorative products even more effective.

Hydration: The Key to Healthy, Youthful Skin. Well-hydrated skin is not only the foundation of a radiant appearance, but also your best defense against skin aging and daily stressors. By giving your skin the right care and hydration, you are investing in healthy, strong, and beautiful skin for the long term.

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Tjinta Brinkhuizen – Cosmetic Dermatologist – Chair of the Dutch Association of Cosmetic Dermatology