Hydration, Rebalanced
Understanding Dehydrated Skin
Dehydration isn’t dryness. Dry skin lacks oils; dehydrated skin lacks water. Even oily or combination skin can be dehydrated when water pathways are disrupted. When water is low, skin loses plumpness and elasticity, fine lines look sharper, tone dulls, and reactivity rises as the barrier weakens.
Lifestyle & Environmental Drivers of Dehydration
Dehydration often signals that the body and skin need more than a topical fix. Common contributors include:
Processed foods & seed oils
Seed oils (soybean, corn, sunflower, safflower, canola, grapeseed, cottonseed) alter skin lipids and impair water retention.
Healthier alternatives: cold-pressed olive oil (dark glass), coconut oil, ghee, pure raw butter, grass-fed, grass-finished tallow.
Inadequate water & electrolytes
Plain water alone can underperform. Hydration improves when fluids are paired with minerals (e.g., Celtic sea salt) to support cellular balance.
Environmental toxins
Harsh detergents, petrochemical skincare, and “forever chemicals” in cookware or plastics compromise the barrier and accelerate water loss.
Lifestyle stressors
Smoking, alcohol, stimulants, and poor sleep disrupt repair and hydration pathways, increasing TEWL (transepidermal water loss).
Nervous system load
Chronic stress elevates cortisol and disrupts recovery. Rest, time in nature, uplifting connections, and time with animals promote oxytocin and resilience.
How Matriskin Products Support Dehydrated Skin
Matriskin restores water balance with a layered approach—rehydrating at multiple levels, reinforcing the barrier, and protecting against daily moisture loss. Formulas combine multi-weight hyaluronic acid, marine collagen, peptides, antioxidants, and protective polysaccharides.
Key strategies
- Multi-level hydration — Hyaluronic acid in multiple molecular weights binds water across surface and deeper layers.
- Structural support — Marine collagen and peptides strengthen water-binding proteins and elasticity.
- Barrier reinforcement — Lipid and ceramide precursors reduce TEWL and calm reactivity.
- Second-skin protection — Polysaccharides create a breathable shield against environmental stressors.
Note: All products are non-photosensitising, contain no SPF, and are safe for day-or-night use year-round.
Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Deep Hydration & Elasticity — Multi-Layer Moisture
- Multi-weight HA attracts and retains water through epidermal layers.
- Instantly improves plumpness, comfort, and smoothness.
- Ideal for dull, tight, or fatigued skin needing immediate hydration.
Collagen M/P Serum
Structural Hydration & Firmness — Collagen & Peptide Support
- Marine collagen and peptides reinforce water-binding matrix and elasticity.
- Improves texture while defending against oxidative stress.
- Supports long-term suppleness and hydrated tone.
RL/3 Cream
Barrier Repair & Lipid Replenishment — Comfort for Sensitive Skin
- Ceramide precursors and essential lipids lock in moisture and reduce TEWL.
- Vitamin E and soothing actives calm reactivity.
- Leaves skin softer, steadier, and better hydrated.
High Performance Cream
Lightweight Peptide Hydration — Daily Resilience
- Peptides, hyaluronic acid, and biosaccharides refine texture and radiance.
- Strengthens barrier function without heaviness.
- Balanced hydration for all climates and routines.
HP/R Mask
Rebalancing & Radiance Boost — Weekly Hydration Reset
- Hydrating polysaccharides and marine actives restore comfort and glow.
- Helps replenish moisture reserves after stress or travel.
- Use weekly or overnight for deep, lasting hydration.
