What is it and why is it in our skincare?
Water
Aqua
deionised water/aqua
distilled water/aqua
purified water/aqua
thermal spring water
H2O
Water or aqua is used in our skincare as a solvent. It helps to mix the rest of the ingredients together. When applied to our skin it more than likely just evaporates, which is why water sprays feels nice in the summer as evaporation takes heat with it.
So what's all the buzz about fancy water mist sprays in the summer and for hydration in the winter? Do they really work?
Personally I feel aqua in our skincare is fine; I don't see the harm especially if you have a dehydrated skin type which usually feels tight. The water will help hydrate the surface and as mentioned I rather have the other more useful ingredients mixed in water than some horrible waxy type product. In regards to expensive water sprays I feel they are a complete rip off! Charging silly money for water in a bottle is ridiculous. Next time you buy one (if you do) just read the ingredients its usually water (or one of the fancy names for water) and nitrogen! Nitrogen is needed to make it an aerosol.
You could really buy a spritzer bottle and fill it with water and some nice essential oils, stick it in the fridge n hey you got yourself a cooling hydra mist! Just to prove this to you I have a recipe for you to try below and for a laugh I've made it sound all fancy and expensive – would you fall for it?
So luckily for us in the EU the water in our skincare is monitored and tested regularly. This ensures that it is safe to use. As you know water can carry a lot of harmful bacteria and usually you will find that water based skincare will have preservatives in them. This is because water can attract or help bacteria to breed therefore the product would need a preservative so that it doesn't go off too quickly.
EU also requires that the water used in our skincare is toxin, pollutant and microbe free in all formulations i.e distilled, purified aqua.
Water based skincare is usually better for dehydrated or oily skin. This is because both skin types don’t need oil for hydration they need water. applying water on the surface may not do wonders as mentioned it more than likely evaporates but it will help the skin to absorb other ingredients without a heavy oil based formulation. if your skin is spotty but dry - try a water based moisturiser. Also if you find your skin is greasy/shiny yet you feel its dry, try a water based product as your skin is probably dehydrated and not dry. (a discussion for another post!).
Drinking water on the other hand is necessary – not only as part of a healthy diet but also for our skin and hair.
Try this…..increase your water intake by just a glass or two everyday for a week and share your results in the comments.
Honestly it’s a tried and tested formula by myself (and I can be skeptical about these things trust me!) Water helps to keep the body hydrated and removes waste products and toxins from our body – which if left to circulate around the body can cause many symptoms such as sluggish digestion, tiredness and dull / dry / spotty skin. so it you want healthy looking skin on the outside you must have a healthy body inside!
A few quick pointers:
• When you feel thirsty your body is already dehydrated
• Your body is around 60% water
• Adding a freshly squeezed lemon to a glass of warm water helps detox the body
• Our daily 8 a day includes water, milk, fruit juices, tea and coffee. Although plain water is essential.• The benefits of water are first used by vital organs before reaching the skin – that’s why its important to drink enough!
• After a bath/shower the skin is more porous – applying a good moisturiser will help hydrate it better
• Water retention is not just extra water you have sitting around – its much more scientific than that, so don’t feel that if you drink more water it will give you water retention – in fact it’s the opposite. Drinking regular amounts of water will help flush out toxins help get rid of excess water.
So here is a new product to try ;)
Email me your order for free delivery in the UK!!
MINERAL RICH DERMA HAZE
with damask rose
- Give your skin life with a mineral rich haze using H2O particles to hydrate and nourish your skin.
- Enriched with essential minerals to help your skin glow and look its best.
- Infused with the wonderful aroma and benefits of damask rose to hydrate and awaken your skin.
- refresh your skin during the day without washing
- set your makeup for a flawless finish
- no added parabens
- natural fragrance of damask rose
- no artificial colouring or perfumes
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Available in two sizes.
100ml £5.99
250ml £12.99
Order now and receive a free trial size of Kaya Kosmetics Mineral rich derma haze with sebum regulating orange flower extract.
So there you have it my very own 'hydra mist' or 'derma haze' I should say!
In conclusion.....I'm not saying these water sprays are no good, all I'm saying is these companies are conning us! why is it so expensive to buy water in a bottle? even if it is costing them to make it - fair enough- but lets be realistic and watch where our pennies are going! compare the ingredients and buy a cheaper option. Although the Kaya Kosmetics Mineral rich derma haze contains rose water, so technically its allowed to be a little more expensive as its not 'just' water!!
Happy drinking......... O and that recipe i promised......
Cooling water mist
75ml distilled water (or mineral water)
25ml rose water (use orange water for oilier skin types)
spray bottle
1. mix the two liquids together in the spray bottle
2. Allow the H2O particles to activate before using (leave in refrigerator to cool before using)
3. spray over face or body when required
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