Beauty

YOUR SKIN SUCKS UP MOISTURE

And this is what you should give it to drink

What I'm about to write is quite a revelation. As a beauty editor, you would think that I follow all the golden rules in beauty land neatly. However, I immediately break the most important one: drinking liters of water a day for the most beautiful skin. I've never managed to do it. Except for that one time when it was a hundred and three degrees on the beach in Australia. I do take a few sips of water, but I never have a problem with empty glasses that need to be filled, because there's always a little layer left in them. So what I here and here have written has never worked for me.

Fortunately, there are all these nice creams that help me. Because moisture is really one of the most important things for a tight and shiny skin. Without moisture, you can welcome wrinkles with some speed, and the glow in your face turns into dull misery. Skin aging can be better prevented if you tackle it in a good way.

The luxury cosmetic brand Valmont has come up with something for that. As if they knew that I needed a few sips of water in a luxury package. Their concept: you can (and should) apply, but do it in the right way and tailor it to the condition of your skin. Only then will you really get the most beautiful skin in return. Very important, because only then can it do its job well. That's why they developed the hydration concept à la carte. A beauty ritual tailored to everyone's skin needs. It consists of products built around the Triple DNA. Sounds complicated, but this idea ensures that the skin is continuously supplied with moisture instead of just one shot. Let me explain it to you.

• DNA 1: sugar molecules can hold more than a thousand times their own weight in water.
• DNA 2: the mineral salts stimulate natural hydration.
• DNA 3: hyaluronic acid has a lifting and soothing effect. Sounds like a luxury moment for the skin, right? And the concept allows you to choose for yourself. Whether you choose one, two, or multiple products for the face (from the card, of course), it will definitely give your skin a boost.

”A beauty ritual tailored to everyone's skin needs”

Which products are on that card? Here comes the selection menu:

1. All-in-one

Sounds incredibly nice right away. The Moisturizing Serumulsion is a combination of a serum and a moisturizing emulsion in one. Handy. This way, you apply away a dry skin and the skin gets a double dose of moisture, which works protectively. And very nice; as we are used to from Valmont products, they are wonderfully soft and liquid, making the skin feel like an innocent baby skin.

2. A moment of luxury

The Moisturizing Booster is a liquid gel that increases the water content in the skin. Ideal for types like me. It contains two types of hyaluronic acid (with high and low molecular weight) which really pumps a boost of moisture into the skin. Immediately, a silky layer appears that instantly fades wrinkles, even in the long term. A spa treatment for home.

3. Moisturizing with a cream

The texture is very airy and light, allowing the cream to be absorbed very quickly and effectively by the skin. The cream contains an increased concentration of hyaluronic acid, which has a moisture-restoring effect, and the sugar cocktail gives you a powerful, refreshing effect that smooths and restores the skin. So after a few drops of cream, you have a completely new skin. Quite nice in the morning after a bad night.

4. Priming with a hydrating fluid

Give the skin a moisture boost with the velvety cream. Sounds chic, right? Well, it is. It really melts on the skin and gives the top layer of skin a re-hydrating effect. It prevents moisture loss but also works a bit mattifying, making it the perfect base for your makeup. And thanks to that Triple DNA system, skin aging is slowed down.

5. Moisturizing with a mask

As if we haven't had enough luxury already, I add a little extra with the mask. It provides a very refreshing and hydrating effect.

Okay, even more luxury. All that goodness comes in incredibly luxurious packaging. Available at better beauticians, wellness institutes, and various luxury spas. Just take a look at the site www.e-valmont.com where you can stock up.