HYDRA.  No, I’m not sitting on a panel at the recently concluded San Diego Comic Con.  I’m not talking about the secret criminal organization within the Marvel Universe, nor am I speaking about the Transformers character or even the DHARMA Initiative station on the TV series Lost.  Rather, I speak of the alternative spelling of the prefix hydro, referring to water.

Hydration is a vital part of everyone’s life existence.  Without hydration a living creature withers and dies.  Example – the basil plant in my backyard that dries up when I neglect to water it, but magically comes back to life after a simple bath in water.

Same goes for my body. After a hard workout, I drink a tall glass of cool water and I feel my insides becoming refreshed.  And when I feel like I have neglected my face and it is dehydrated, I use the high-performance moisturizing cream HYDRAMAX + ACTIVE from Chanel.

Chanel Hyrdamax + Active

Quenching my skin’s thirst, after applying the cream, my skin is supple, smooth and has a slight radiant glow.  I use the moisturizer in the morning and at night, boosting my skin’s hydration.  It’s like Gatorade for my face.

The moisture content of my skin cells remains at its optimal levels, and I bask in the sweet, soft citrus smell covering my face. In conjunction with my 8 glasses of water a day, I enjoy my day and never worry about my skin becoming dry or flakey.

The Breakdown:

• 1.7 oz jar
• $65.00
• Subtle scent of fruity white peaches, jasmine, citrus and peony.

Tips:

• Pay close attention to that delicate skin around your eyes, and the places where wrinkles pop up first (laugh lines and forehead).