Hydration vs Moisturization — What’s the Difference?

Hydration adds water to the skin; moisturization locks it in. Dehydrated skin looks dull, while dry skin feels tight.

Hyaluronic Acid is a humectant — it binds up to 1000× its weight in water — while emollients like Niacinamide seal that moisture.

A review in Dermatologic Therapy highlighted that combining humectants + emollients optimizes skin barrier repair ³.

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Reference:
³ Rawlings AV, Harding CR. Moisturization and Skin Barrier Function. Dermatol Ther 2004.