"There are many trends in skincare, especially on TikTok, but only some of them can do something good for your skin."
Korean skincare introduced many trends over ten years ago, such as the 12-step daily routine. Following this, the TikTok trend #skinflooding emerged, loosely translated as “flooding” the skin. While it may not be original, we like the layered application of multiple moisturizing products, from lighter to heavier textures, this summer.
HOW TO DO“SKIN FLOODING”?
It’s easy. First, apply products that retain water (hydration), and in the final step, use a product with lipids (emollients) that prevent evaporation.
WHAT PRODUCTS DO YOU NEED FOR “SKIN FLOODING”?
STEP 1 – SOAKING
In the first layer, use gels that provide a lot of water: essences, toners, lotions, or gels with very light textures containing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, aloe, or glycerin. We have a suggestion.
Institut Esthederm Cellular Water Mist – A patented “cellular water” that mimics the water naturally found in tissues based on its composition and physiological characteristics. With hyaluronic acid, it provides energy and hydration.
Phytoactive Skin Perfecting Essence – Maintains moisture and normalizes sebum production. Plus, it mitigates the effects of UV rays, such as spots and wrinkles, with gentle surface exfoliation.
STEP 2 – RETAINING
In this step, you need “sponges” – ingredients that attract and retain large amounts of water, such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and aloe…
Susanne Kaufmann Hyaluron Serum – Contains a combination of high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acids, and brown algae that also bind a significant amount of water.
Embryolisse Hydra Serum Flacon – A moisturizing serum that combines hyaluronic acid and natural ingredients, this time from white water lily.
Malin+Goetz Replenishing Face Serum – With hyaluronic acid and soothing natural ingredients from lavender and chamomile.
Niod Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Complex MMHC2 – Contains 15 different molecules of hyaluronic acid with an appropriate pH level (4-5).
STEP 3 – LOCKING
To prevent water from evaporating from the skin’s surface, lipids (fats) are necessary. You will often hear that this is how water is “locked” in the skin. For summer, you don’t need to use heavy creams – any good moisturizer for the evening or just a cream with UV protection for the day will suffice.
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA – Mimics is the “natural moisturizing factor” of our skin and contains various amino acids, triglycerides, urea, and other substances naturally present in the skin.
Malin+Goetz Vitamin E Face Moisturizer – Contains 11 amino acids, phospholipids, alpha/beta/gamma fatty acids, triglycerides… Another formula that supports the skin’s natural moisturizing factor, is lighter in texture than The Ordinary NMF.
Institut Esthederm Tinted Cream for Hyperpigmentation Protection – With high UVA/B protection and the patented “Global Cellular Protection” that preserves skin DNA from damage. Photo Reverse technology visibly reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation. Tinted, and available in two shades, ideal for daily care against UV-induced aging.
