Hydration Station

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A light and refreshing gel-cream with hydrating gold standard Glycerin and skin-protecting superstar Ectoin for dewy, plump & healthy skin. 

50 ml

Skin type: normal, combination, oily

Skin concern: can be used regardless of skin concern, especially recommended if your skin is prone to breakouts

Cruelty-free | Vegan | Fragrance & Essential oil free | Gluten-free | Malassezia-safe | Pregnancy-safe

Hydration Station

Hydration Station

Regular price €8.80
Sale price €8.80 Regular price
Unit price

description

A refreshing, light gel cream textured moisturiser that goes beyond the basics, as it not only hydrates, but also protects and soothes the skin. A medium-amount of 5% Glycerin is enhanced by hydrators working in synergy with glycerin: a new-generation molecule called Isosorbide Dicaprylate and a sugar trio, trade named Aquaxyl, help the transportation of glycerin throughout the epidermis (by upregulating Aquaporin-3) and strengthen the skin barrier by stimulating the skin’s own ceramide production.

The 1% Ectoin in the formula hydrates & soothes the skin, while it also protects from all kinds of environmental stress, such as pollution, oxidative stress, blue & visible light. A good dose of two classic calming ingredients, Allantoin and Bisabolol further enhance the soothing ability of Hydration Station. 

4.5-5.5
pH
5%
Glycerin
1%
Ectoin
What makes the formula of Hydration Station unique is also what is not in it. It avoids three super common ingredient groups that are found in almost all moisturisers: fatty alcohols, fatty acids and silicones. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with these ingredients (and we do use some of them in our other moisturiser, Happier Barrier), we know there are a few skin types bothered by these, and we know how hard it is to find a good product without them. If you find that most “normal” moisturisers break you out, or you have a skin issue related to Malassezia fungi (malassezia folliculitis, aka fungal acne or seborrheic dermatitis), Hydration Station could be your formula.

who is it for?

Pretty much anyone who is looking for a lightweight, soothing gel-cream for their normal, combination or oily skin. We especially recommend it if regular moisturisers tend to break you out, or you have a skin issue related to Malassezia fungi (malassezia folliculitis, aka fungal acne or seborrheic dermatitis).
Skin type
normal, combination, oily skin
Skin problem
can be used regardless of skin concern
Texture
light gel-cream

how to use

Apply after serums in the AM and/or PM. Use as much or as little as your skin needs. 
Shelf life: 24 months from production (unopened), 6 months PAO (period after opening)

ingredients & research

key ingredients:

Glycerin - A natural, water-binding moisturizer that can also be found in our skin. It is the gold standard, most proven humectant that goes beyond simple hydration. It keeps the skin lipids between our skin cells in a healthy (liquid crystal) state, protects against irritation, and helps to restore the barrier. 5% of Glycerin counts as a medium amount, ideal for combination-oily skin. 

Ectoin - An amazing, all-around skin protectant. This well-researched, multi-functional active has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, pollution & light protecting, skin hydrating, barrier repairing as well as anti-aging properties. 

Isosorbide Dicaprylate - A modern skin hydrator and barrier builder molecule that works particularly well with Glycerin. It is known to upregulate Aquaporin-3, the important water & glycerin channels in the epidermis.

Xylitylglucoside + Anhydroxylitol + Xylitol – A sugar based humectant trio that works in synergy with glycerin to increase the skin’s water-binding capacity and strengthen the skin barrier.

Bisabolol + Allantoin - Two classic skincare ingredients known for their skin soothing abilities.

full inci list:

Aqua (Water), C15-19 Alkane, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG/​PPG/​Polybutylene Glycol-8/​5/​3 Glycerin, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Ectoin, Xylitylglucoside, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/​VP Copolymer, Glucose, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

research:

Leslie Baumann, MD, Cosmetic Dermatology, 2nd edition, Glycerin - pages 275 

Dry Skin and Moisturizers: Chemistry and Function, Marie Loden, Howard I. Maibach, chapter 20: Glycerol — Just a Moisturizer? Biological and Biophysical Effects 

Buenger, J., and H. Driller. "Ectoin: an effective natural substance to prevent UVA-induced premature photoaging." Skin Pharmacology and Physiology 17.5 (2004): 232-237. 

Heinrich, Ulrike, B. Garbe, and H. Tronnier. "In vivo assessment of Ectoin: a randomized, vehicle-controlled clinical trial." Skin pharmacology and physiology 20.4 (2007): 211-218. 

Graf, Ruediger, et al. "The multifunctional role of ectoine as a natural cell protectant." Clinics in dermatology 26.4 (2008): 326-333.

Chaudhuri, R. K., and K. Bojanowski. "Improvement of hydration and epidermal barrier function in human skin by a novel compound isosorbide dicaprylate." International journal of cosmetic science 39.5 (2017): 518-526.

Leite e Silva, Vânia Rodrigues, et al. "Hydrating effects of moisturizer active compounds incorporated into hydrogels: in vivo assessment and comparison between devices." Journal of cosmetic dermatology 8.1 (2009): 32-39.

Customer Reviews

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Nina
Best moisturizer ever

This moisturizer saved my skin this summer: very broken barrier, fungal acne, clogged pores and acne, sensitivity and dryness found its remedy with this and other G&G products, but I find Hydration Station to be the queen. My only wish is to have it also in a larger size as the 50ml seems to be enough only for a month for me at the moment (I use a lot of it). Lovvveeeee it! <3

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Alba Porta

I love the texture and how it is super soft and leaves my skin hydratated.

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Iván
The Only Moisturizer That Truly Works for My Skin

Hydration Station has been a real discovery. It deeply hydrates the skin without feeling heavy or greasy. I've tried countless moisturizers, and this is one of the few that doesn't leave my skin oily. Plus, it's the only one that has actually helped prevent acne breakouts. Since I started using it, my skin feels much more balanced, hydrated, and beautiful. I highly recommend it, especially if you have combination or acne-prone skin.

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Paula Plugaru
Great Product

It moisturizes well and keeps the skin hydrated throughout the day. I pair it with the vitamin C serum.

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ML92
Ma crème de jour préférée

J’ai la peau mixte et très sensible et cette crème hydrate et apaise à merveille.