Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer

The electrolytes in this quenching formula work with natural hydrators to draw the right amount of moisture into skin and hold it there. A blend of natural antioxidants, ceramides, B vitamins and prebiotic sugars work throughout skin’s uppermost layers, optimizing its ability to stay moisturized over time.

Mineral electrolytes calcium, potassium, and magnesium are linked with skin-identical PCA (pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, part of skin’s natural moisturizing factor), allowing them to work within skin’s water channels (aquaporins) to deliver vital hydrators like ceramides and glycerin. These enhanced minerals also train skin to maintain its moisture balance, strengthen its barrier, and create a healthier, more energized appearance.

Once or twice daily, apply a small amount to face and neck. For daytime, always follow with a sunscreen.

Key Ingredients: Magnesium PCA, Potassium PCA, Calcium PCA, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Garcinia Mangostana (Mangosteen) Peel Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil, Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Fruit Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-37, Creatine, Xylitol

All Ingredients: Water (Solvent | Good), Glycerin (Humectant, Texture Enhancer, Solvent | Best), Dimethicone (Silicone, Emollient | Best), Butylene Glycol (Humectant, Texture Enhancer | Good), Propanediol (Solvent, Texture Enhancer | Good), Stearic Acid (Emollient, Emulsifier, Texture Enhancer | Good), Glyceryl Stearate (Emollient, Emulsifier, Cleansing Agent | Good), Isohexadecane (Texture Enhancer, Emulsifier, Cleansing Agent | Good), Potassium PCA (Humectant | Best), Magnesium PCA (Humectant | Best), Calcium PCA (Humectant | Best), Ethylhexyl Olivate (Emollient, Occlusive/Opacifying Agent | Best), Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate (Emollient, Emulsifier | Best), Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts, Humectant | Best), Laminaria Sacharina (Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Coffea Arabica Seed Extract (Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Biotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast Polypeptides (Antioxidant, Peptides | Best), Garcinia Mangostana (Mangosteen) Peel Extract (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Fruit Extract (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Squalane (Emollient, Antioxidant | Best), Ceramide EOP (Emollient | Best), Ceramide AP (Emollient | Best), Ceramide NP (Emollient | Best), Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Phytosphingosine (Emollient | Best), Cholesterol (Emollient | Best), Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 (Peptides, Humectant | Best), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract (Humectant, Antioxidant, Chelating Agent | Best), Tocopherol (Antioxidant | Best), Creatine (Humectant | Best), Bisabolol (Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Sorbitol (Humectant, Texture Enhancer | Best), Inositol (Best), Xylitol (Humectant, Texture Enhancer, Prebiotic/Probiotic/Postbiotic | Best), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Emollient, Texture Enhancer, Plant Extracts | Best), Sodium Levulinate (Humectant | Good), Behenyl Behenate (Emollient, Occlusive/Opacifying Agent | Good), Tribehenin (Humectant, Occlusive/Opacifying Agent | Good), Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (Texture Enhancer, Emulsifier | Good), Xanthan Gum (Texture Enhancer, Cleansing Agent, Emulsifier | Good), Sodium Acrylates Copolymer (Polymer, Film-Forming Agent, Texture Enhancer | Good), Carbomer (Texture Enhancer, Polymer, pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Good), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Average), Tetrasodium EDTA (Chelating Agent | Good), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative | Good), Ethylhexylglycerin (Preservative, Humectant | Good)

Ingredient Spotlight:

• Magnesium PCA: Skin-replenishing mineral electrolyte that boosts hydration and optimizes skin’s barrier strength. Trains skin to maintain its moisture balance. A skin-replenishing mineral electrolyte; Boosts hydration and optimizes moisture balance; Helps strengthen skin’s barrier
• Potassium PCA: Skin-replenishing mineral electrolyte that helps improve hydration levels, while strengthening skin's barrier. Also helps optimize skin’s desquamation (shedding) process. A mineral electrolyte; Plays an influential role in skin’s natural moisturizing factor; Ensures balanced hydration levels
• Calcium PCA: Mineral electrolyte that helps replenish skin’s barrier and works as a humectant to draw and hold moisture in skin’s uppermost layers. Key component of skin’s natural moisturizing factor; As a skin care ingredient, this mineral electrolyte helps replenish skin’s barrier; Works as a humectant to draw and hold moisture in skin’s uppermost layers
• Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract: This fruit extract is a rich source of free radical-scavenging antioxidants and has hydrating properties. Rich source of polyphenolic antioxidants; Scavenges free radicals before they damage skin; Improves skin’s hydration
• Garcinia Mangostana (Mangosteen) Peel Extract: Garcinia mangostana is the Latin name for mangosteen, a plant whose fruit and especially its peel is a potent source of several antioxidant compounds that promote healthier skin. Excellent source of antioxidants for skin; Helps to reduce collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid-degrading enzymes in skin; The fruit has a sweet and sour flavor
• Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil: The concentrated oil from the coffee bean plant, which is green, not dark brown as this color doesn't occur until coffee beans are roasted. Research on this oil's effect on skin... Concentrated, non-fragrant oil from the coffee bean plant; Can help restore skin and contribute to a healthier, smoother look and feel; Rich source of antioxidants
• Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Fruit Extract: Commonly known as black cherry, wild cherry extract is a potent source of antioxidants, notably several kinds of antioxidants known as polyphenols.
• Ceramide AP: This ceramide helps restore skin’s hydration, texture, and suppleness. Helps strengthen skin's barrier; Improves hydration and suppleness; Works best when combined with other ceramides
• Ceramide NP: This type of ceramide helps improve the look and feel of skin thanks to its water retention properties. Type of ceramide found in skin; Reinforces skin’s barrier strength; Helps improve the look and feel of dry, dehydrated skin
• Ceramide EOP: This type of ceramide helps strengthen skin’s barrier against external stimuli. Type of ceramide found naturally in skin; Helps improve skin’s barrier strength and hydration; Works optimally when combined with other ceramides
• Phytosphingosine: This fatty acid is found naturally in the upper layers of skin and helps it retain its natural moisturizing factor (NMF), which benefits skin health. It also has calming properties. Found naturally in skin’s upper layers; Part of skin’s natural moisturizing factor (NMF); Replenishes skin’s barrier
• Acetyl Hexapeptide-37: This synthetic peptide is composed of amino acids (alanine, proline, serine, and glycine). It works to help skin’s layers maintain adequate hydration. Synthetic peptide; Composed of amino acids (alanine, proline, serine, and glycine); Works with water channels in skin’s surface layers
• Creatine: This amino acid is found in the human body and research shows it improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and boosts firmness. Amino acid found in the human body; Serves as a precursor to adenosine triphosphate; Improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Xylitol: This sugar alcohol primarily works to attract and hold moisture to skin. As a prebiotic, it positively influences skin’s microbiome. A sugar that may be plant-derived or lab-made; Has prebiotic ability that helps skin stay healthy; Attracts and binds moisture without a greasy feel

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Who is Paula’s Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer best for?

The Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer is for all skin types, but it’s ideal if you’re dealing with dullness or dehydration and don’t like the feel of rich, creamy moisturizers. Its whipped, airy texture is like a burst of hydration for thirsty skin. It instantly replenishes skin’s water content above and below its surface with a completely weightless feel.

Is Paula’s Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer good for sensitive skin?

Yes, the Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer is good for sensitive skin. It’s gentle, fragrance-free and even suitable for skin that’s prone to rosacea.

Is Paula’s Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, the Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer is suitable for acne-prone skin when used alongsideanti-acne products.

Can Paula’s Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer be used around the eye area?

Yes, like other Paula’s Choice moisturizers, the Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer can be used around your eye area. If you have particularly dry skin around your eyes, try athicker, richer moisturizerinstead.

How is Paula’s Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer different from your other moisturizers?

The primary differences between the Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer and our other moisturizers are the electrolytes it’s made with. These unique ingredients are a key to balancing dehydrated skin and offer a light, sensorial texture that’s still super hydrating. On application, this formula transforms into a burst of water that’s great for all skin types. As with all Paula's Choice moisturizers, this formula includes other beneficial ingredients including ceramides, algae and pollution-neutralizing antioxidants.

Is Paula’s Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer an oil-free product?

Yes, Paula’s Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer is oil-free.

What are electrolytes?

Electrolytes are minerals that are key to maintaining many of the body’s proper functions. Specific to skin care, the three most commonly used are potassium PCA, magnesium PCA and calcium PCA, each offering overlapping and unique benefits for helping keep skin feeling and looking healthy.

Do electrolytes help your skin?

Yes, applying electrolytes to skin helps keep it balanced, resulting in smoother, more hydrated and comfortable skin. Potassium PCA helps facilitate water pathways within skin, ensuring balanced hydration levels and plays a role in reinforcing skin’s barrier. Magnesium PCA also helps enhance hydration levels and visibly repairs skin, while also positively influencing how skin cells move through skin’s surface layers, how they shed and how skin responds to external stimuli. Calcium PCA influences how new skin cells are formed and how they move from the lower layer (dermis) to the surface (epidermis). It also helps replenish skin’s barrier and works as a humectant to draw and hold moisture in skin’s upper most layers.

Do electrolytes help acne?

Topical electrolytes don’t have anti-acne benefits, but when used alongsideanti-acne productsthey can help address dryness or dehydration that come along with acne.

Can low electrolytes cause dry skin?

An imbalance of electrolytes can affect regular skin function and show up with easy-to-spot symptoms like dry, dehydrated or stressed skin. Consuming electrolyte-rich foods—think dairy, fruit, nuts and seeds—is important and applying electrolyte-rich skin care can further help improve water absorption and retention.