The beauty

LOOKING for an effective way to banish wrinkles and plump up your skin? The solution could be simpler than you think. One of this year’s most exciting beauty trends has been making waves as an effective way to turn back the clock. And it is based around one simple ingredient: water.

It’s well known that good hydration is essential for a healthy complexion. But this can be difficult to achieve in the summer as warm weather, sun exposure and sweating can all leave the skin feeling parched.

Skin is 64 per cent water so drinking two litres a day will help you stay hydrated and maintain your skin’s elasticity and suppleness.

However, as well as nourishing skin from the inside out, the anti-ageing power of water is now being harnessed in a new generation of beauty products that can transform skin from the outside in.

Unlike traditional oil-based products, water-based skincare is usually very light which makes it perfect for summer when richer lotions and creams can feel heavy and uncomfortable.

From hydrating beauty mists to soothing water-based jellies, we’ve rounded up our pick of the best skincare as well as some popular water-based salon treatments.

SUPER SKINCARE

Melvita Rose Extraordinary Water, £17 (lookfantastic.com)

Designed to be used before you apply your moisturiser this nourishing blend of damask rose floral water and hyaluronic acid saturates the skin and leaves it plump and radiant.

Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Jelly, £24.99 (lookfantastic.com)

This water-based jelly contains hyaluronic acid and delivers a cooling blast of hydration to lock in moisture each time you apply it.

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Miracle Hydrating Mist, £21 (elizabetharden.co.uk)

This new facial spritz is seriously hydrating and can be used at any time of the day, including over make-up, when you feel your skin could do with a boost.