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Why does the skin need hydration?
The skin is a complex organ, composed of several cellular layers, with the outermost – the stratum corneum – playing a crucial protective barrier role. This layer is in direct contact with the environment, making it particularly vulnerable to water loss. Despite the natural presence of water in the deeper layers of the epidermis, it constantly evaporates: this is called transepidermal water loss, a natural phenomenon that can accelerate due to wind, cold, dry air, or aging.
The Keys to Skin’s Water Balance
Proper skin hydration relies on three essential elements:
- Intracellular water: contained within epidermal cells, it is vital for their function and renewal.
- Intercellular lipid cement: these lipids (ceramides, fatty acids, cholesterol) ensure cellular cohesion and limit water loss.
- Surface hydrolipidic film: forms a thin protective layer limiting water evaporation.
When this balance is disrupted, the skin becomes more sensitive, rough, and loses its elasticity. In the long term, this promotes the appearance of fine lines, discomfort, and even a cascade of inflammatory reactions.
Hydration: prevent, correct, and maintain epidermal integrity
As the first essential step of any beauty routine, Alpeor’s Hydraswiss collection has been specifically formulated to maintain the integrity and balance of the epidermis.
The high-performance formulas of this skincare range provide lasting hydration deep within the epidermis, rebalance, and promote optimal cell renewal for healthy, intensely nourished skin.
Alpeor’s research team has succeeded in developing advanced formulas capable of delivering the remarkable hydrating power of alpine plants and bioactives to your skin, while respecting its natural balance.
