10 Freeze-Dried Skincare Innovations

Freeze-dried skincare innovations are helping to usher in the next wave of waterless skincare. Freeze-drying, the low-temperature dehydration process, removes moisture from an ingredient and decreases its molecular weight, which means that it can penetrate more deeply into the skin. Ingredients also retain more benefits so the potency of the product is amplified and at the same time, its carbon footprint is reduced.

Brands are emphasizing the freshness and efficacy of freeze-dried skincare products and playing up the fact that the products often have a DIY element, as some sort of incorporation is required. These next-gen skincare products take the form of pods, single-use ampoules, masks, tablets and systems that call for activating one component with another.