Whether you have oily, acne-prone skin or dry, sensitive skin, here is why water-based formulas are a perfect addition to your skincare routine

Optimal water intake is essential for our overall well-being, but did you know that topical application of water-based products can significantly improve the effectiveness of your skincare routine, too? Experts have constantly emphasized sufficient hydration of the skin, irrespective of your skin type. This is because lack of hydration can make the barrier less effective at keeping harmful things out of the skin. This can lead to sensitization, flakiness, redness and itchiness.

What are water-based formulas? 

If you see water listed as an ingredient, especially one of the first, it’s a water-based product. The fresh, lightweight texture penetrates the skin’s tough keratin-rich barrier and infuses it with smart nutrients and minerals. Plus, when combined with humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, they deliver intense, all-day moisture without clogging pores.

The By Biolite entire range is supercharged with water-infused formulas that work with all skin types. These highly effective formulas tackle dehydration and leave the skin feeling supple, moisturized and refreshed, but without that greasy or oily feeling. Moreover, when formulated with brightening ingredients like vitamin C and niacinamide, they also help revive dull, tired complexion.

Why are water-based formulas considered suitable for all skin types?

Here’s why water-based formulas work wonderfully for all skin types: 

For normal skin

Water-based formulas are considered as moisturizing as your heavier creams but in a lightweight and more comfortable way. Plus, they get absorbed into the skin in just minutes. They tighten pores and make skin appear firmer, and, n addition, they are known to have great anti-aging benefits. They minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and provide instant hydration to make your skin appear plump and revitalized.

For oily, acne-prone skin

Water-based formulas are non-comedogenic which means that they do not clog pores. These lightweight formulas hydrate the skin without making the skin oily. Perfect for oily skin, these feather light formulas, when combined with ingredients like glycolic and salicylic acid, work to gently exfoliate the skin, refine and tighten pores, keep acne at bay and bring about an overall brighter complexion. The oil-free light fluid penetrates deep into the skin to deliver nutrients and moisture where they are needed most.

For dry, sensitive skin

The watery, bouncy consistency of water-based products allow hydrating ingredients to get absorbed into the skin within minutes. Furthermore, the right formulas deliver comforting moisture deep within the skin's surface to instantly restore flexibility and well-being to dry skin. For dry, dehydrated skin in particular, water-based cleansers clean deep within the pores without stripping the skin of its natural moisture.

Our Hydra Cleanser is a luxuriously rich, soap-free cleanser that removes dirt and dead skin cells while hydrating the skin and protecting it from moisture loss. If you have sensitive skin, try our Redness Relief. It contains anti-inflammatory and soothing ingredients like sea whip that cool heat-activated skin and reduce chronic redness.