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When it comes to maintaining skin health and preventing visible signs of aging, like fine lines and dull skin tone, hydration is your hero. “Starting in our early 20s, it’s important to hydrate to maintain the skin barrier, which will help prevent signs of aging,” says Alisa Usher, Elizabeth Arden Canada’s national brand educator and a licensed aesthetician. The skin barrier is the outermost layer of our epidermis, the layer that helps to retain moisture. “Well-hydrated skin also prevents irritation, dryness and breakouts,” Usher continues. When your skin barrier is compromised, it can appear flaky or red and feel more sensitive. Plus, you may see an increase in acne, inflammation or infection.
While it can be intriguing to try trendy ingredients or solutions seen on social media, sometimes the skin care classics are the best place to begin. Hyaluronic acid (HA), a powerhouse ingredient backed by research and results, isn’t a typical acid. It occurs naturally in our bodies and supports the production of collagen, which is key to glowing, healthy skin. HA can be found in all types of skin care.
Micro-Hyaluronic Acid: Small But Mighty
“I refer to hyaluronic acid as a tried, tested and true powerhouse skin care ingredient,” says Usher. HA binds moisture to tissue, which means it helps retain moisture in the skin. It’s what helps make skin look and feel plump and hydrated. But, like many things, HA naturally decreases as we age, so replenishing it through topical skin care products is necessary to keep your levels up.
Not all hyaluronic acid is equal, and the innovative formula in Elizabeth Arden’s new Hyaluronic Acid + Peptides Ceramide Capsules Hydra-Plumping Serum proves it. “Traditionally, hyaluronic has difficulty penetrating the skin,” says Usher. “But our micro-formulation is 500 times smaller and travels four times deeper, providing long-lasting, deep hydration.” Elizabeth Arden’s size-shifting technology creates micro-HA molecules, resulting in 80 per cent more HA than the previous formula. That’s a big boost.
The results? “[The Hydra-Plumping Serum] provides intense and lasting hydration that leaves skin plumper and bouncier,” says Usher. It’s cutting-edge technology from the brand that introduced the world to skin care capsules in the first place. Elizabeth Arden released the first ceramide capsules in 1990.
What Do the Capsules Do?
“The delivery method of essential ingredients can make a big difference when it comes to results,” says Usher. “Our biodegradable capsules have no fillers or unnecessary ingredients—just nourishing formulas.” Each capsule protects the powerful formula within from light and air, delivering peak potency with every use. Plus you get the perfect dose every time, with no waste.
The new serum formula also contains peptides, another hero ingredient that helps support healthy skin. “Peptides support our natural collagen production by volumizing from within,” says Usher. The Peptides Complex blends with the micro-HA molecules for a powerful combination that will set your skin up for the future. Hydration should be at the heart of your skin care routine to keep skin healthy, but also to lay the foundation for such active ingredients as retinol and vitamin C, which you can incorporate as you age. Prevention and preparation now will help guarantee glowing, beautiful skin for life.
Elizabeth Arden’s new Hyaluronic Acid + Peptides Ceramide Capsules Hydra-Plumping Serum is available online and in stores at Shoppers Drug Mart. You can also find Elizabeth Arden RETINOL + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum and Visible Brightening Clearly Radiant Spot Correcting Capsules. Continue Reading
