Skin Hydration Guide
Skin hydration is a cornerstone of skin health. Whether the concern is acne, sensitivity, photoageing, a compromised skin barrier, or just pro aging concerns, maintaining optimal hydration is essential for achieving both immediate improvements and long-term skin resilience.
Hydration in skincare refers to increasing and maintaining water levels within the skin, particularly in the epidermis. Achieving this requires the use of both hydrators and moisturisers. Hydrators are ingredients that attract water to the skin, while moisturisers form a barrier that locks that water in, helping to prevent transepidermal water loss and support barrier function.
Common hydrators include humectants such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin, urea, and panthanol. These work by drawing water from the environment or deeper skin layers into the outermost layer of the skin. Moisturisers then complement this effect by using emollients and occlusives to seal in the hydration and maintain a smooth, protected surface.
Why Moisturising Matters?
Selecting the right hydrators is key. Hyaluronic acid is one of the most well-known options, capable of holding up to 1000 times its weight in water. Glycerin is another powerful humectant that supports both hydration and skin barrier repair. Polyglutamic acid, which is peptide-derived, holds even more moisture than hyaluronic acid and improves elasticity.
While choosing effective hydrators is important, it is equally essential to avoid ingredients that can compromise the skin’s barrier or cause long-term irritation. These include alcohol-based formulations that can strip the skin, synthetic fragrances and dyes that may cause sensitivity, excessive use of silicones which can mask dehydration, and heavy oils that may clog pores in acne-prone individuals.
Which Moisturiser is Right for You?
MZ SKIN takes a science-led, no-compromise approach to skin hydration. Every product is designed to combine multiple hydrators, peptides, and antioxidants with medical-grade precision. Below is a closer look at how MZ SKIN products support skin hydration with proven ingredients and clinical results. Here’s a closer look at the four hydrating heroes currently available on our website:
1. The Light Moisturiser: combines powerful anti-ageing ingredients to hydrate, brighten, and firm the skin.
Lightweight Moisturiser for Hydration and Radiance
Perfect for: Normal to combination or oily skin, or anyone who prefers a featherlight finish.
This ultra-light, fast-absorbing formula delivers hydration without heaviness. Powered by multi-molecular weight hyaluronic acid, it offers instant and long-lasting moisture. Clinically proven to increase skin hydration by 44% and reduce wrinkle depth by up to 34% in just six weeks, it leaves the skin visibly plumper and more radiant. With bio-identical human collagen to improve firmness, peptides to smooth fine lines, and cotton stem cells to defend against environmental stress, this moisturiser provides high-performance hydration in a refined, breathable texture. Encapsulated microalgae also work to reduce pigmentation and even skin tone for a luminous finish.
How to use: Apply daily to cleansed face, neck, and décolleté. Massage gently using upward strokes.
2. The Rich Moisturiser: Rich Moisturiser for Deep Hydration and Renewal.
Deep Hydration and Renewal
Perfect for: All skin types, particularly dry, mature, or dehydrated skin.
When skin craves intensive nourishment, The Rich Moisturiser offers luxurious hydration and age-defying results. Formulated with sodium hyaluronate and multi-molecular hyaluronic acid, it delivers both instant moisture and long-term replenishment. Clinical trials show a 63% increase in skin hydration and up to 37% reduction in wrinkle depth after just six weeks. This velvety cream features bio-identical human collagen to plump and firm, peptides to smooth fine lines, and cotton stem cells to protect against free radical damage. The result? Stronger, healthier, more youthful-looking skin.
How to use: Apply morning and/or evening to cleansed skin after your serum. Warm a small amount between fingertips and press gently into the face, neck, and décolleté.
3. Restorative Bioplacenta Cream: Soothing Moisturiser for Redness and Sensitivity
Soothing Moisturiser for Redness and Sensitivity
Perfect for: Sensitive, reactive, or post-treatment skin in need of repair and calm.
This advanced, reparative formula harnesses the power of bioplacenta technology to boost collagen and elastin production for visibly smoother, firmer skin. Ideal for compromised skin barriers, it calms inflammation, reduces redness, and supports healing. Enriched with plant stem cells and white asparagus extract, this cream promotes a brighter, more even complexion while enhancing the skin's natural ability to absorb essential proteins and amino acids. Skin is left softer, stronger, and more radiant—with visible reduction in fine lines and a restored, youthful glow.
How to use: Apply morning and evening to clean, dry skin. Gently massage into the face and neck until fully absorbed.
4. Hydrate & Nourish: Age Defence Retinol Day Moisturiser SPF 30
Age Defence Retinol Day Moisturiser with SPF 30
Perfect for: Those seeking hydration, sun protection, and anti-ageing benefits in one multitasking formula.
Hydrate & Nourish is the ultimate day cream for visible age defence. It combines encapsulated retinol with broad-spectrum SPF 30, targeting fine lines and uneven tone while shielding skin from daily sun exposure. Clinically proven to increase hydration by 18.5% and reduce wrinkles by 16.3% in just 30 days, this formula restores smoothness, clarity, and radiance. Infused with hyaluronic acid, vitamins A, C, and E, and nourishing oils, it supports collagen production, accelerates cell renewal, and protects against oxidative stress. This all-in-one formula hydrates, corrects, protects, and perfects—leaving skin visibly brighter and more youthful.
How to use: Apply each morning to cleansed skin as the final step in your skincare routine. Reapply SPF as needed during the day, especially with sun exposure.
5. The Calming Moisturiser: A nourishing daily moisturiser for sensitive and redness prone skin
Long-Lasting Hydration and Relief for Sensitive Skin
Perfect for: Sensitive, redness-prone, or easily irritated skin.
The Calming Moisturiser delivers long-lasting hydration and instant relief for delicate complexions. Infused with prebiotics and soothing botanicals, this gentle formula works to strengthen the skin barrier, reduce visible irritation, and shield the skin from environmental stressors. Skin is left calm, nourished, and beautifully balanced, with a noticeable reduction in redness and reactivity. Its non-irritating, fragrance-free composition makes it ideal for even the most sensitive or post-treatment skin.
How to use: Apply morning and evening to clean skin. Gently massage into the face and neck using upward strokes.
When and How to Moisturise for Maximum Results?
To maximise the benefits of your moisturiser, apply it:
- After cleansing and toning, while your skin is slightly damp
- Following your serum or treatment steps
Moisturising both morning and night is essential. During the day, your moisturiser protects and hydrates; at night, it supports recovery and renewal.
Hydration as a Ritual, Not Just a Step
Moisturising is more than a routine step—it’s a daily ritual of nourishment, protection, and self-care. At MZ Skin, we combine high-performance science with indulgent textures to create moisturisers that not only transform your skin, but also elevate your skincare experience.
Whether you’re looking for lightweight radiance, intensive nourishment, active repair, or calming relief, MZ Skin offers a moisturiser tailored precisely for your skin’s needs. Each formula is developed with meticulous attention to performance and pleasure, so you can experience skin that looks—and feels—beautifully balanced.
