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What is the universal definition of healthy, youthful and beautiful skin? Smoothness, firmness and that famous "glow from within". But do you know that there is a single biological fact that underlies all these characteristics? That fact, NEMis. Our skin is the largest organ of our body and is made up of of water.
Maintaining Skin Moisture Balance with Medical Aesthetics
However, the aging process, environmental factors and lifestyle mistakes gradually dry out our skin. A dehydrated skin is like a dried soil; it cracks, becomes dull, loses its elasticity and fine lines (erosion) appear on it. Most people accept this situation by saying “I have dry skin” and try to solve it only with superficial moisturizing creams (cosmetics). However, creams only affect the top layer of the skin (epidermis). It is only possible to reach the lower layers (dermis), which are the main water reservoir of the skin, only with medical aesthetic technologies. As Dr. Melis Ülger, Istanbul, Kadikoy‘In my clinic in Istanbul, Turkey, we radically solve the problem of skin “thirst” by replenishing its biological sources of moisture. In this article, we will examine scientific ways to maintain the skin's moisture balance and medical hydration treatments.
Dry Skin or Dehydrated Skin? Unraveling the Confusion
Before starting treatment, it is necessary to make a correct diagnosis. Most of our patients think that “Dry Skin” and “Dehydrated Skin” are the same, whereas they are biologically different conditions.
Dry Skin (Skin Type): Oil Deficient
Dry skin is a genetic skin type (just like oily or combination skin). In this skin, the sebaceous glands do not produce enough sebum (natural oil). The skin barrier is weak, exfoliation and itching are common. Oil-based, barrier-repairing products are required for treatment.
Dehydrated Skin (Skin Condition): Dehydrated
Dehydrated skin is a temporary condition and can be seen in all skin types (even oily skin). The problem is not a lack of oil, but a lack of sufficient moisture in and between the cells. SU is the absence of moisture. Oily but dehydrated skin both shines (due to oil) and stretches (due to dehydration). The main goal of medical aesthetic treatments is to replace this “water loss”.
Why Does Our Skin Lose Moisture? Barrier Collapse
Why is babies' skin so plump and soft? Because the dermis layers are full of water. Factors that empty this reservoir over time are:
Depletion of Hyaluronic Acid Reserves
Hyaluronic Acid (HA), naturally found in our body, is a miraculous molecule that has the capacity to hold 1000 times its own weight in water. It is like the sponge of the skin. However, starting from the age of 25, the body decreases HA production and breaks down the existing HA faster. By the age of 50, we have lost half of the HA reserve we were born with. As the sponge shrinks, the water it holds decreases.
Environmental Factors: Seasonal Transitions and Urban Pollution
Cold air and heaters in winter, air conditioning and UV rays in summer evaporate water from the skin's surface (Transepidermal Water Loss - TEWL). Air pollution also oxidizes the skin's protective barrier, causing moisture to escape.
Improper Cosmetic Use and Excessive Cleaning
Washing the skin until it is “squeaky clean”, using alcoholic tonics or frequent scrubbing destroys the natural lipid layer (hydrolipid film) that allows the skin to retain moisture. Vulnerable skin dries out quickly.
"Deep Moisturizing" Technologies in Medical Aesthetics
Cosmetic moisturizers put a blanket over the skin and slow down moisture loss. Medical aesthetics, on the other hand, goes under the skin and “refills the tank”. Here are the most effective methods:
1. Moisture Vaccines (Youth Vaccines): Watering the Skin from the Inside
Youth Vaccine (Moisture Vaccine), is one of the fastest methods to restore the moisture lost by the skin.
Pure Hyaluronic Acid Injections
In this procedure, pure and fluid Hyaluronic Acid produced in a laboratory environment is injected into the dermis layer of the skin from hundreds of tiny points. The aim is not to add volume (it does not inflate like a filler), but to increase the water retention capacity of the skin. The injected HA molecules attract and trap the surrounding water molecules like a magnet. The skin is moisturized from the inside out.
The Power of Mesotherapy Cocktails
HA alone is not enough; the skin also needs vitamins and minerals to retain water. Mesotherapy The amino acids, antioxidants and minerals added to the cocktails accelerate cell metabolism and optimize the skin's moisture balance.
2. Skin Booster Applications
The trend of recent years, “Skin Boosters” (e.g. Juvederm Volite) are “long-acting moisturizers” that stand somewhere between classical fillers and mesotherapy.
Hydration Effect of Non-Crosslinked Fillings
Classic fillers are “hard” (cross-linked) for shaping. Skin boosters are very soft and fluid. They do not clump when spread under the skin.
Long-term Moisture Storage (Reservoir Effect)
The application performed in a single session creates a “moisture store” under the skin that remains for up to 9 months. The skin draws water from this store as needed. It is especially ideal for those who work very hard and do not have time to apply cream every day.
4. Salmon DNA: Cellular Repair and Water Retention Capacity
Salmon DNA (Polynucleotides) can carry 10 thousand times its own weight in water molecules. When injected into the skin, it not only moisturizes, but also repairs DNA damage and triggers collagen production. It is a powerful restorative for skin damaged by lack of moisture.
What Changes When Skin's Moisture Balance is Maintained?
When your skin is medically moisturized, these are the changes you will see in the mirror:
Increased Elasticity and Lightening of Wrinkles
A dry sponge is hard and will break if you bend it. A wet sponge is flexible. Skin saturated with moisture gains elasticity. Fine wrinkles open “as if ironed” with the increase of water in the skin.
Radiance and "Glass Skin" Appearance
A rough and dry surface cannot reflect light and looks dull. A moist and taut skin surface, on the other hand, reflects light perfectly. The secret of that transparent and shiny appearance that Koreans call “Glass Skin” is the maximum moisture level.
About the effects of skin moisturization on barrier function American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) also emphasizes the importance of ingredients (especially Hyaluronic Acid).
Home After Treatment Continued: Trapping Moisture
We filled the tank in the clinic, but how will you maintain this humidity?
- Drink plenty of water: Internal support is essential.
- Moisturizer Use: After medical procedures, barrier creams (containing ceramides) applied to the surface of the skin prevent the moisture underneath from evaporating.
- Sun Protection: The sun is the biggest factor that dries out moisture. Using SPF 50 extends the life of your moisture treatment.
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Personalized Moisture Protocols at our clinic in Kadikoy
Kadikoy‘At our clinic in Istanbul, we do not perform a standard procedure for every patient who comes with the complaint of “dry skin”. We measure your skin's moisture level, oil content and barrier resistance with our skin analyzer. If the problem is only on the surface, we recommend Hydrafacial, if it is deeper, we recommend Youth Vaccine or Skin Booster. Our goal is to transform your skin from a desert to an oasis and restore that lost glow.
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