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Hydration Station

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Unfortunately, due to raw material shortage, Hydration Station will not be available before mid June. :(

A light and refreshing gel-cream with hydrating gold standard Glycerin and skin-protecting superstar Ectoin for dewy, plump & healthy skin.

50 ml

Skin type: normal, combination, oily

Skin concern: can be used regardless of skin concern, especially recommended if your skin is prone to breakouts

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description

A refreshing, light gel cream textured moisturiser that goes beyond the basics, as it not only hydrates, but also protects and soothes the skin. A medium-amount of 5% Glycerin is enhanced by hydrators working in synergy with glycerin: a new-generation molecule called Isosorbide Dicaprylate and a sugar trio, trade named Aquaxyl, help the transportation of glycerin throughout the epidermis (by upregulating Aquaporin-3) and strengthen the skin barrier by stimulating the skin’s own ceramide production.

The 1% Ectoin in the formula hydrates & soothes the skin, while it also protects from all kinds of environmental stress, such as pollution, oxidative stress, blue & visible light. A good dose of two classic calming ingredients, Allantoin and Bisabolol further enhance the soothing ability of Hydration Station.

4.5-5.5

Glycerin

Ectoin

What makes the formula of Hydration Station unique is also what is not in it. It avoids three super common ingredient groups that are found in almost all moisturisers: fatty alcohols, fatty acids and silicones. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with these ingredients (and we do use some of them in our other moisturiser, Happier Barrier), we know there are a few skin types bothered by these, and we know how hard it is to find a good product without them. If you find that most “normal” moisturisers break you out, or you have a skin issue related to Malassezia fungi (malassezia folliculitis, aka fungal acne or seborrheic dermatitis), Hydration Station could be your formula.

Who is it for?

Pretty much anyone who is looking for a lightweight, soothing gel-cream for their normal, combination or oily skin. We especially recommend it if regular moisturisers tend to break you out, or you have a skin issue related to Malassezia fungi (malassezia folliculitis, aka fungal acne or seborrheic dermatitis).

Skin Type

normal, combination, oily skin

Skin Problem

can be used regardless of skin concern

Texture

light gel-cream

how to use it?

Apply after serums in the AM and/or PM. Use as much or as little as your skin needs.
Shelf life: 24 months from production (unopened), 6 months PAO (period after opening)

Ingredients & Research

key ingredients:

Glycerin - A natural, water-binding moisturizer that’s also in our skin. It is the gold standard, most proven humectant that goes beyond simple hydration. It keeps the skin lipids between our skin cells in a healthy (liquid crystal) state, protects against irritation, and helps to restore the barrier. 5% of Glycerin counts as a medium amount, ideal for combination-oily skin.

Ectoin - An amazing, all-around skin protectant. This well-researched, multi-functional active has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, pollution & light protecting, skin hydrating, barrier repairing as well as anti-aging properties.

Isosorbide Dicaprylate - A modern skin hydrator and barrier builder molecule that works particularly well with Glycerin. It is known to upregulate Aquaporin-3, the important water & glycerin channels in the epidermis.

Xylitylglucoside + Anhydroxylitol + Xylitol – A sugar based humectant trio that works in synergy with glycerin to increase the skin’s water-binding capacity and strengthen the skin barrier.

Bisabolol + Allantoin - Two classic skincare ingredients known for their skin soothing abilities.

full inci list:

Water, C15-19 Alkane, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Ectoin, Xylitylglucoside, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Glucose, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

research:

Leslie Baumann, MD, Cosmetic Dermatology, 2nd edition, Glycerin - pages 275

Dry Skin and Moisturizers: Chemistry and Function, Marie Loden, Howard I. Maibach, chapter 20: Glycerol — Just a Moisturizer? Biological and Biophysical Effects

Buenger, J., and H. Driller. "Ectoin: an effective natural substance to prevent UVA-induced premature photoaging." Skin Pharmacology and Physiology 17.5 (2004): 232-237.

Heinrich, Ulrike, B. Garbe, and H. Tronnier. "In vivo assessment of Ectoin: a randomized, vehicle-controlled clinical trial." Skin pharmacology and physiology 20.4 (2007): 211-218.

Graf, Ruediger, et al. "The multifunctional role of ectoine as a natural cell protectant." Clinics in dermatology 26.4 (2008): 326-333.

Chaudhuri, R. K., and K. Bojanowski. "Improvement of hydration and epidermal barrier function in human skin by a novel compound isosorbide dicaprylate." International journal of cosmetic science 39.5 (2017): 518-526.

Leite e Silva, Vânia Rodrigues, et al. "Hydrating effects of moisturizer active compounds incorporated into hydrogels: in vivo assessment and comparison between devices." Journal of cosmetic dermatology 8.1 (2009): 32-39.

I tried to like it but i couldn't

After making my first-time conscious research about skin care products as a man i found "Hydration Station" and thought that it has the best quality to value ratio to implement in my simple "wash and hydrate routine". After constantly using it for a month and having burning sensation every time after applying it whether my face was slightly wet after washing or not i think it's time to give up on it not only because it felt irritating but also i gave me closed comedones which i haven't had in years. On the other hand, the texture of the product feels amazing on the skin, soaks in really fast without leaving my oily skin greasy, only leaves it burning.

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Amazing product!

This cream is so plumping and yet so light weighted on my oily skin. I can’t live without it!

Instant hydration. But kinda goes away

Works great! My skin looks dewy, in a good way, but then... after a while.. nothing, kinda. It's hard to find fault with this though since it being light is the *point*. And I'm glad it's taking a bare, no room for risky, clogging ingredients, approach. But they might need to add even more hydrating ingredients to make up for the fact that without some kind of occlusive, the effect will be kind of temporary.

If you're unsure, I would say, buy this for the ectoin, really, and layer it under another moisturizer.

Also: the packaging isn't good. It's one of those tubes that remain firm and full of air and after the product is more than half used, getting the rest of it out is annoying, and slightly cumbersome.

My favourite!

This moisturiser is absolutely amazing! I don't like heavy moisturisers and this one is light and so refreshing! I just love this product.

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