The Science Behind NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Serum: Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol, Ceramides, and More
NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Serum is our best-selling one-of-a-kind formula that protects cells from damage, promotes collagen production, and optimizes moisture. It transforms the skin with visible anti-aging and skin healing results.
How can one serum do all this for your skin? We owe the skin-transformation power to a synergy of active ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, retinol, and ceramides. In this article, you’ll learn what makes NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Serum and the entire Hydro-Screen line unique. Keep reading as we discuss:
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What does hyaluronic acid do? Hyaluronic acid benefits
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What does retinol do? Retinol benefits
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What are ceramides? Benefits of ceramides for skin
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How to use Hydro-Screen products for optimal results
What Makes Hydro-Screen Unique
NassifMD® is more than skincare; it’s facial plastic surgeon skincare. Dr. Nassif expertly designs each formula with an unparalleled understanding of the skin from the inside out.
NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Serum contains potent active ingredients to comprehensively address your skin concerns, and the synergy of ingredients takes results even further. See clinically proven results in as little as five weeks!
Here’s what Dr. Nassif says about this formula: “As a surgeon, I know the scalpel’s limitations. I created this quick-acting, advanced hybrid formula for patients to use before surgery for better skin quality and the best possible end result.”
The good news is that you don’t have to have plastic surgery to benefit from the formula. You can have this medical spa-quality healing serum at home for daily use!
The Role of Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is an incredibly powerful natural molecule and a must-have in your skincare routine. Let’s look at some of the most asked questions about hyaluronic acid in skincare.
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic acid is one of the most hydrating molecules on the planet. It naturally occurs in your skin, joints, and connective tissues and plays key roles in body function. The body’s ability to produce hyaluronic acid declines over time, contributing to skin moisture loss.
What Does Hyaluronic Acid Do?
In short, hyaluronic acid binds to water. It attracts water into the skin and holds it there. More skin hydration means increased plumpness and firmness while minimizing fine lines and wrinkles. It’s truly an essential skincare ingredient and one you’ll find throughout NassifMD® Skincare for its hydrating and anti-aging benefits.
Hyaluronic Acid Benefits
The benefits of using a hyaluronic acid serum include:
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Improved skin hydration
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Improved skin regeneration
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Improved skin barrier function
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Improved collagen production
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Reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Additionally, hyaluronic acid is an ingredient that benefits all skin types.
NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Serum contains hyaluronic acid in the form of Hyaluronic Filling Spheres, a dehydrated version that swells when applied to the skin. It provides intense hydration and all the hyaluronic acid serum benefits for the firmness and volume you desire.
Retinol: The Gold Standard Ingredient
Retinol is another active ingredient in Hydro-Screen formulas with anti-aging and skin rejuvenating benefits. It’s considered the gold-standard ingredient for maturing skin.
What is Retinol?
Retinol is active vitamin A used topically in skincare products, such as retinol eye cream and retinol serum. High-potency retinol cream is also used in dermatology to treat acne and other skin conditions.
Retinol Benefits
The benefits of topical retinol are far-reaching and address several common skin concerns simultaneously. Benefits include:
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Reduced fine lines and wrinkles
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Decreased hyperpigmentation/Increased skin brightening
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Improved skin texture and tone
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Improved skin barrier function
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Improved collagen production
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Improved cellular turnover
These benefits combine to promote youthful skin!
Best Retinol Serum
NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Serum includes standard retinol and retinol molecular film fluid, which is retinal stabilized with vitamin E to enhance delivery and absorption in the skin. This combination helps minimize water loss and makes the skin feel great with application.
It’s important to note that retinol can be drying, and it may take your skin some time to adjust. Some people will experience redness, dry skin, and skin flaking when first using retinol or using retinol too often for their skin type.
It’s best to use retinol with moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides, which you’ll find in NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Serum and why it’s the best retinol serum. You’ll also want to follow up with a moisturizer such as NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Souffle.
Ceramides for Barrier Repair
Ceramides are another potent, active ingredient in NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Serum. While you’ll find many options for a ceramide moisturizer or ceramide serum on the market, Hydro-Screen combines ceramides with hyaluronic acid and retinol to optimize your skin health.
Ceramide Science
Ceramides are natural lipid (fat) molecules that make up the skin barrier’s structure, the skin’s outer most layer. This fragile layer must keep pollution and pathogens out of the skin while keeping moisture and nutrients in. Ceramides are critical for preventing water loss.
When ceramides are low or the barrier is compromised, the skin can easily become dehydrated and more prone to dermatological issues.
The best ceramide moisturizer is NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Serum! This formula uses Ceramide NP, a specific ceramide and one of the major components of the skin barrier. Adding ceramides to a retinol and hyaluronic acid formula is a game changer. Instead of needing three serums for all the benefits, you only need one!
How to Use Hydro-Screen Effectively
Now that we’ve discussed why you need NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Serum in your skincare routine, let’s explore how to use it. There are two ways to use Hydro-Screen. First, you can use it as you would other serums (or even layer with other serums like NassifMD® Pro Peptide Serum) after cleansing and toning and before moisturizing.
Alternatively (or additionally), you can mix Hydro-Screen into your moisturizer and apply it as the last step in your routine, prior to sunscreen and makeup. Read more about how to layer skincare products here.
Here is a sample routine to maximize the benefits of Hydro-Screen ingredients:
- Step 1 – Cleanse with your favorite cleanser and use NassifMD® Detox Pads
- Step 2 – Use NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Serum and any other serums in your routine, such as NassifMD® Pro Peptide Serum
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Step 3 – Moisturize face and body with NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Souffle, especially at night to lock in moisture
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Step 4 – Refresh and plump your lips with NassifMD® Hydro-Screen for Lips anytime
When you understand the skincare benefits of hyaluronic acid, retinol, and ceramides, it’s easy to see why NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Serum is one of our most popular products. Try it for yourself and see the difference in a matter of weeks!
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