Hydra System – Aqua diffuser treatment

Description

AQUA, GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE (Silicone), PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE (Silicone), BETAINE (Sugar), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL PALMITATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, XYLITOL (Sugar), METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, GLYCERYL STEARATE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, PEG-100 STEARATE (Nonionic surfactant), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), SQUALANE (Squalane, Hydrogenated Oil), CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE (Nonionic surfactant), PHENOXYETHANOL, CYCLOMETHICONE (Silicone), CHLORPHENESIN, CREATINE, DISODIUM EDTA, C30-45 ALKYL CETEARYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER (Silicone), PERFUM (Perfume), POLYSORBATE 60 (Nonionic surfactant), ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL (Glycol), DIMETHICONE (Silicone), PHENYL TRIMETHICONE (Silicone), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, NIACINAMIDE (Vitamin B3), CARNOSINE (Peptide), ALGAE EXTRACT (Seaweed extracts), DISODIUM ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE, ALCOHOL (Drying alcohol), POLYSORBATE 80 (Nonionic surfactant), LECITHIN, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE (Antioxidant), TROMETHAMINE, SOY ISOFLAVONES, CITRIC ACID

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Institut Esthederm's Hydra System – Aqua Diffuser Treatment is primarily intended for skin that lacks moisture and is prone to dehydration, discomfort, or tightness. This product aims to restore and maintain optimal moisture levels in the epidermis, making it ideal for dry, combination, or environmentally stressed skin. Based on my analysis, the formula is designed to strengthen the skin barrier and provide long-lasting hydration, while leaving the skin feeling soft and supple.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three active ingredients stand out in this formula. First, the glycerin, a recognized humectant, attracts and retains water in the stratum corneum, promoting immediate and prolonged hydration. Second, the shea butter provides essential lipids, nourishes the skin, and strengthens the skin barrier, limiting imperceptible water loss. Finally, the niacinamide (vitamin B3) acts to repair the skin barrier, even out skin tone, and has anti-inflammatory properties. The combination of these active ingredients guarantees multi-level hydration and protection against external aggressions.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this treatment morning and/or evening to clean skin, ideally after a moisturizing serum to optimize results. It fits perfectly into a routine with gentle active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid or peptides. However, it is best to avoid immediate combination with powerful exfoliating active ingredients (AHA/BHA acids) to limit the risk of irritation, especially on sensitive skin.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This product stands out for its light, melt-in texture, ideal for daily use. Its strengths lie in the synergy of moisturizing and repairing active ingredients, suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin. One slight drawback: the presence of fragrance and alcohol, which may not be suitable for very reactive skin. My medical opinion: an excellent choice for restoring moisture and comfort to the skin on a daily basis.