How to Hydrate Skin from the Inside Out

Last Updated: 19/12/2025

If your skin feels dry, tight or lacking in radiance, there is usually more at play than the weather or your moisturiser. True skin hydration begins beneath the surface, and achieving plump, comfortable skin all day comes from supporting hydration from the inside out. When internal hydration and topical care work together, skin looks smoother, softer and noticeably more refreshed.

1. Apply skincare to damp skin

The best way to hydrate skin starts with how you apply your products. After cleansing, lightly pat the skin so it stays slightly damp. This thin layer of water increases permeability, helping serums, oils and moisturisers absorb more effectively.

One formula that absorbs beautifully this way is our Cold Plasma Plus+ Advanced Hydrating Complex, a weightless lotion powered by copper tripeptide, a hydra-osmolyte blend and MicroSperse ® Technology, a trademark of Leading Edge Innovations (LEI).

“Our MicroSperse® Technology redefines skincare as it allows us to successfully deliver several potent ingredients in one formula without compromising the skin barrier,” Michael Ross, Chief Operating Officer at LEI, shares. Both dermatologist-tested and eco-conscious, it suspends actives in a minimal, clean base to lower the risk of sensitivity and maximize performance.

It provides intense hydration, supports elasticity and helps reduce the look of lines, uneven texture and loss of radiance. The result is smoother, healthier looking skin that stays comfortable throughout the day.

2. Apply your skincare with upward motions

To hydrate your skin while also supporting firmness and tone, apply your skincare using upward motions with gentle, even pressure.

Work upward across the face, avoiding unnecessary pulling and helping to promote circulation, so hydrating ingredients absorb evenly and effectively.

3. Layer your products strategically

Layering is one of the most effective ways to hydrate skin, as each formula is designed to support the next. Always apply products from thinnest to thickest textures, starting with your chosen serum and finishing with a moisturiser like Advanced Hydrating Complex to seal in lasting moisture.

When layered thoughtfully, lighter formulas absorb efficiently while richer creams lock everything in, helping hydration work harder and last longer.

4. Use hydrating masks regularly

A targeted mask is one of the most effective ways to boost hydration when your skin needs extra support. Our Cold Plasma Plus+ Concentrated Treatment Sheet Mask delivers a concentrated blend of hyaluronic acid, peptides and vitamin c ester that help improve radiance, texture and visible firmness.

For an intensive boost of hydration, the High Potency Hyaluronic Intensive Hydrating Mask features multiple forms of hyaluronic acid to help deeply hydrate, smooth and visibly plump dry, depleted skin.

For best results, apply during your evening skincare routine. Transepidermal water loss naturally increases at night, making it especially important to replenish hydration and seal it in with barrier protecting formulas while you sleep.

Using a hydrating mask once or twice a week helps keep skin replenished and supports the performance of the rest of your skincare routine.

5. Hydrate from within

Topical hydration works best when it’s supported from within. The National Academy of Medicine recommends approximately nine glasses of water a day for women and thirteen for men, but your needs can change with climate, activity, body size, and alcohol or caffeine intake. More movement, heat, or stimulants means your body needs more water.

Consistent water consumption helps maintain a smooth, healthy-looking complexion. When combined with the right topical ingredients and habits, it creates a strong foundation for lasting skin comfort and radiance.

The Takeaway

If you want to know how to hydrate skin from the inside out, combine smart internal habits with targeted topical treatments. Apply your products to damp skin, use upward motions, select and layer skincare intentionally, and maintain adequate water consumption for your lifestyle.

The result is hydrated, healthy looking skin that feels balanced, smooth and naturally radiant. With the right habits, hydration becomes something your skin can rely on, not chase.