Age 54, how to moisturize face with topical water alone?

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Hi: As a 54-year old, keeping the face hydrated is essential and I am contacting you to ask how long would it take to moisturize my face in the shower, with water alone, to approximate the moisturizing effects of a face cream, please? The reason I’m asking: I am unable to use moisturizers since they all contain ingredients that damage the eyes by harming the meibomian glands, irreversibly.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

If you want to moisturize your face with water the best approach may be to moisturize from within.  Drink plenty of water, eat a healthy, balanced diet and protect the skin by using sunscreen every day.  You can also consider Hydrafacial which is a focused treatment to hydrate the skin and leave a healthy glow.

Shelena Lalji, MD · Answer

Water is dehydrating to the skin. If your unable to use moisturizers then use essential oils (Young living). You would have to know how to dilute them with a carrier (almond, jojoba, hemp seed) . I Know its counterintuitive from what's you've been taught. When your skin is dehydrated it will absorb the essential oils quickly.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

99.9% of all so caloed moisturizers do not actually moisturize the skin. They simply provide a barrier against moisture loss. Only products that contain hyaluronic acid can provide you with better moisturizing effect on the face. You can contact our office and will make a recommendation for your skin care either virtually or in person. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City plastic surgery.

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

If you are able this product may be right for you as it attracts water and may help you maintain moisture. I hope this helps! 
Best of luck!

Age 54, how to moisturize face with topical water alone?

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Answer: Hyaluronic Acid

Answer: Hyaluronic Acid

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