In the ever-evolving world of skincare, hydration is a trend that has captured the spotlight—especially with the rise of “skin flooding.” This trend focuses on intensely hydrating the skin through a multi-step layering process, ensuring that your skin is thoroughly moisturised and plump. The goal is to infuse the skin with maximum hydration, which can improve texture, elasticity, and overall glow. Let’s explore what skin flooding is all about, why it’s trending, and how three standout products can help you achieve optimal hydration.

What is Skin Flooding?

Skin flooding is a skincare technique that involves applying multiple layers of hydrating products to ensure your skin is saturated with moisture. This method is particularly beneficial for those with dry or dehydrated skin, as it helps to build up a reservoir of hydration that can last throughout the day. The trend emphasises the use of products like hydrating mists, serums, and moisturisers in succession to lock in moisture and create a plump, radiant complexion.

Why is it trending? In a world where environmental stressors and lifestyle factors can strip the skin of its natural moisture, skin flooding offers a solution to restore balance and vitality. The technique has gained popularity on social media and beauty blogs for its visible results and the immediate boost it provides to the skin’s appearance. By focusing on hydration, skin flooding addresses common skin concerns such as dryness, dullness, and uneven texture.

Explore our top skin flooding picks:

A Burst of Hydration and Radiance for Your Face

Our Hydrating and Toning Face Mist is a perfect addition to your skin flooding routine. This versatile product can be used in the morning, evening, or throughout the day to deliver an instant burst of hydration. This face mist is an essential step in your skin flooding routine, providing a foundation of hydration that enhances the performance of subsequent products.

Benefits:

  • Seals in Moisture: Applying this face mist before your moisturiser helps to lock in hydration and enhance the effectiveness of your other skincare products.
  • Instant Hydration Boost: It provides a quick pick-me-up, revitalising tired skin and giving it a dewy glow.
  • Balancing Oily Skin: The mist helps to balance excess oil, making it suitable for all skin types, including oily and combination skin.
  • Pregnancy Safe: Free from petrochemicals and safe for use during pregnancy, it offers peace of mind for expecting mothers.
  • Afternoon Pick-Me-Up: Replace that extra coffee with a refreshing spritz to reinvigorate your skin and senses.

Hydrate and Nourish with a Touch of Vanilla

Our Madagascan Vanilla Face Custard is a lightweight, non-greasy moisturiser, perfect for skin flooding. It’s designed to deeply condition and brighten the skin while providing a protective barrier against environmental toxins. Apply it morning and night to maintain a healthy, hydrated glow.

Benefits:

  • Light and Non-Greasy: Perfect for layering over your hydrating mist and serums without feeling heavy or clogging pores.
  • Skin Brightening: Infused with Madagascan vanilla and olive leaf extract, it helps to minimise dark spots and promote an even, radiant complexion.
  • Acts as a Skin Barrier: Protects the skin from environmental stressors while maintaining hydration levels.

Luxurious Moisture for Hands and Body

For those looking to extend hydration beyond the face, our Day Spa Hand & Body Mousse is an excellent choice. This rich, decadent formula including organic ingredients like shea butter, rose hip oil, and white tea extract is designed to nourish and soften the skin while providing a soothing, calming experience.

Benefits:

  • Unrivalled Conditioning: Ghana harvested shea butter deeply conditions and hydrates the skin, making it ideal for dry or cracked areas.
  • Fast Absorbing: The mousse absorbs quickly, leaving no greasy residue—perfect for daily use.
  • Botanical Blend: A unique blend of extracts, including lemongrass and myrrh, calms and uplifts the skin and mind.
  • Preserves Spray Tan: Helps maintain an even tan by applying to areas that typically fade first.

 

Other products that are an essential part of a skin flooding routine is night cream, especially when it comes to locking in moisture while you sleep. These creams are typically richer and more nourishing than daytime moisturisers, designed to deeply hydrate and repair your skin overnight.

Face masks play a vital role in skin flooding, offering an intensive hydration boost that can significantly enhance your skincare routine. Whether you’re using a sheet mask, a gel mask, or a creamy overnight mask, incorporating one into your routine a few times a week can help to quench dry skin, soothe irritation, and leave your complexion looking plump and radiant.

Skin oils are a powerhouse for hydration, packed with essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins that nourish and protect the skin. They lock in moisture, keeping skin soft and smooth while soothing irritation and reducing redness. With their anti-aging properties, skin oils help maintain a radiant, youthful complexion, making them a valuable addition to any skincare routine.

Embracing hydration trends like skin flooding can significantly benefit your skin’s health and appearance – helping you to achieve a well-hydrated, radiant complexion.

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