mesoestetic - hydra-vital factor k

The hydra-vital factor k from mesoestetic is a rich cream for intensively hydrating the skin. It suits normal and dry to very dry skin, especially skin that feels dehydrated and needs extra hydration. On dry to very dry skin it restores softness and elasticity.

Who is the hydra-vital factor k for?

The hydra-vital factor k from mesoestetic is made for skin that needs more nourishment than a light cream provides. It also suits normal skin that feels tight after cleansing. Further down, you'll read the difference with the hydra-vital light.

How do you use the hydra-vital factor k?

Following mesoestetic's instructions, you first cleanse the skin, then apply the hydratonic mist, and finish with the cream as the last step. Work the hydra-vital factor k into cleansed face and neck skin, paying extra attention to areas that feel tight or flaky. Use the cream daily, in the morning and/or evening. The rich texture shields the skin from harmful external influences and helps prevent premature signs of skin aging.

Which hydra-vital cream suits me?

Alongside the hydra-vital factor k, mesoestetic also makes the hydra-vital light, for a different skin type. The hydra-vital factor k is the richer cream in this name series. Under Active ingredients below, you'll read which complex makes it suitable for normal and dry to very dry skin. The hydra-vital light instead relies on hyaluronic acid and comes in a lighter gel-cream texture, made for skin that's normal, combination or oily. The choice depends on how your skin feels: if it feels tight and flaky, the nourishing factor k works better than a gel texture.

Active ingredients

The formula of the hydra-vital factor k centres on an ultra-hydrating complex, supplemented with Glycerin and Vitamin E.

• Lactic Acid, Urea, Allantoin, amino acids and Sodium Lactate together form the ultra-hydrating complex. This complex closely resembles the skin's own natural hydrating factors and provides deep, long-lasting hydration.
• Glycerin enriches the cream and adds extra comfort to the skin.
• Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) protects the skin against free radicals.

Full ingredient list (INCI)

Aqua, Steareth-2, Stearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Decyl Oleate, Isopropyl Myristate, Steareth-21, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Sorbitol, Lactic Acid, Serine, Sodium Lactate, TEA-Lactate, Urea, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between dry skin and dehydrated skin for the hydra-vital factor k?

Olivida tags the hydra-vital factor k as suitable for dry skin, and lists the cream separately under dehydrated skin. Dry skin usually points to a skin type that naturally produces little sebum. Dehydrated skin is about a lack of moisture in the top skin layer, which can happen with several skin types.

Does the hydra-vital factor k contain a sun filter?

The ingredient list of the hydra-vital factor k includes Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, a substance also used as a UV filter. This product has no stated SPF value, so use separate sun protection during the day if you're heading into the sun.

Is the hydra-vital factor k suitable for skin with acne or blackheads?

No, Olivida doesn't list this cream in either collection. That reflects who the hydra-vital factor k is made for, not a claim about what it does for those skin concerns. It's made for normal and dry to very dry skin, unlike the hydra-vital light.

Does the hydra-vital factor k contain alcohol?

No, the hydra-vital factor k contains no Alcohol Denat. The ingredient list does include Stearyl Alcohol, a fatty substance that thickens the cream. That's different from a volatile, quick-evaporating alcohol, the type more likely to leave skin feeling dry. Unlike the factor k, the hydra-vital light does contain Alcohol Denat.

If you're unsure which product fits your skin, the mesoestetic range at Olivida is worth a look, or you can reach our customer service.