I recently had to ditch less than half a tub of my fave Nivea Baby Smoothy Moisturizer only because I realized it was just slightly over expired, the fact that I finished more than half a tub was actually great, didn’t think I would like it enough to get that far. I would have finished it had I been more faithful in applying it on my legs, it contains mineral oil but I don’t react badly to it. Since a few of my skincare bits are steadily on their way out I’ve become determined in tracking down a couple (not all) of Caroline Hiron’s non-nasty skincare recommendations (brand consultant, advanced facialist, blogger) in order to get things done right. A few of course I sourced some discounted online with very minimal or free shipping (not available here). I’ll feature those picks all together soon, but there was one item that really frustrated me because it was nowhere on ebay or anywhere I looked except at Boots in UK, Hydraluron. Caroline Hiron’s skincare video with Pixiwoo hadn’t come out yet while I was in Europe. If I had seen it I would have made a dash for Indeed Labs’ Hydraluron (hyaluronic acid) serum at Boots. Hyaluronic acid is naturally present in the body as a carbohydrate that binds itself to water and functions as a natural lubricant throughout the body. Hydraluron by Indeed Labs, as Caroline mentions in this video on Pixiwoo’s Body Talk channel, is like generic hyaluronic acid at its purest in gel form (don’t let the word “acid” put you off, there are acids the skin needs) without fillers, without harmful additives, and without flowery add ons that bump up the price. That one, Hydraluron, is not available here, but this is, and I’ve tried it. DermaE Hydrating Serum is an oil-free, nasties free Hydrating Serum meant to be used under your moisturizer just like Hydraluron.
“DermaE Hydrating Serum is an intensive, nourishing formula that can be used in combination with other moisturizers to enhance their effect. May also be used alone for those with oily or blemish-prone skin. NEVER any harmful parabens, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate, petrolatum, mineral oil or artificial colors. DermaE is family owned and operated, proven natural formulations since 1984″
INGREDIENTS: Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid; Actimoist Bio-1), Calcium Ascorbate (Ester C), Allantoin, Panthenol, Alanine, Leucine, Tyrosine, Dimethicone, Glycine, Valine, Ammonium, Acryloyldimethylaurate/VP Copolymer (Aristoflex), Ceteareth 20, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Plumeria Blossom Fragrance.
