This Simple, History-Laced Ingredient Is the Key to Your Best-Ever Skin

What if I told you that the key to supremely hydrated, less-irritated skin was water? I don't mean that in the way celebrities mean it when they say the only reason their skin looks so good is because they drink a lot of water (insert eye-roll emoji). I'm talking about thermal water: a mineral-rich ingredient that's been around for centuries thanks to its skin-soothing properties. 

"Thermal water is water that comes from a hot spring or geothermal spring," says Omorovicza Co-Founder Stephen de Heinrich de Omorovicza. "[It's] a source of groundwater that has been heated and has picked up mineral deposits on its journey to the Earth's surface."

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Throughout history, thermal baths have been places people go to heal stressed-out skin and relax their bodies, particularly in places like Budapest, where these thermal baths are ingrained into the culture. "Thermal waters contain natural minerals, such as iron and zinc that contain natural anti-inflammatory and/or antibacterial properties," says Elyse Love, MD, FAAD, board-certified dermatologist. "The combination of water and minerals provides the skin with soothing hydration."

If you don't live near a natural source of thermal water, you're in luck, as many beauty brands have whipped the natural ingredient into skincare. Anyone can benefit from this ingredient, as it's good for all skin types. Thermal water is perfect for anyone who wants a hydrating skincare boost, but Love notes that it's particularly beneficial for soothing irritated skin. 

Spray a thermal water mist on before a hyaluronic acid serum or reach for a product with the water blended in—the ways to use this mineral-heavy ingredient are endless. It's a staple on French pharmacy shelves for a reason. Keep reading for our favorite thermal water-laced skincare products, and get ready to watch your skin reap the many benefits.

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Stand-out sprays:

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Other products spiked with thermal water:

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Associate Beauty Editor

Katie Berohn is the associate beauty editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . Previously, she worked as the beauty assistant for Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, and Prevention magazines, all part of the Hearst Lifestyle Group. She graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with a major in journalism and minor in technology, arts, and media, and earned her master's degree at NYU's graduate program for magazine journalism. In addition, Katie has held editorial internships at Denver Life magazine, Yoga Journal, and Cosmopolitan; a digital editorial internship at New York magazine's The Cut; a social good fellowship at Mashable; and a freelance role at HelloGiggles. When she's not obsessing over Wholesale Replica Bag skincare launch or continuing her journey to smell every perfume on the planet, Katie can be found taking a hot yoga class, trying everything on the menu at New York's newest restaurant, or hanging out at a trendy wine bar with her friends.