{"id":3696,"date":"2026-06-09T14:31:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T13:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e45.com\/uk\/?page_id=3696"},"modified":"2026-07-02T14:32:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T13:32:34","slug":"how-does-hydrocell-work","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/e45.com\/uk\/hydrocell\/how-does-hydrocell-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How does HydroCell work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-karopharma-free-text pt-large pb-large bg-center bg-cover bg-no-repeat bg-box\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/e45.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell-Background.jpg)\"><div class=\"free-text-wrapper container max-w-small text-left\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-heading-large\" id=\"title\">What is HydroCell\u2122 technology?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-paragraph-preamble\">Your skin naturally produces hyaluronic acid \u2013 a molecule that plays an important role in keeping your skin hydrated. E45 HydroCell\u2122 technology has been expertly formulated to activate this natural process, boosting your skin&#8217;s own production of hyaluronic acid by up to 211%\u00b2 to deliver three times more hydration than hyaluronic acid alone\u00b3. HydroCell\u2122 technology works at a cellular level within the skin&#8217;s surface layers, helping the skin to hydrate itself from within. Powered by a marine-derived active sourced from red algae, HydroCell\u2122 technology combines the proven skincare benefits of marine algae with advanced hydration science.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-default\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full bannerimage\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Web-Content_HydroCell_Strip_1.jpg\" alt=\"Web Content_HydroCell_Strip_1\" class=\"wp-image-3935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Web-Content_HydroCell_Strip_1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Web-Content_HydroCell_Strip_1-320x77.jpg 320w, https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Web-Content_HydroCell_Strip_1-1024x245.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Web-Content_HydroCell_Strip_1-768x184.jpg 768w, https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Web-Content_HydroCell_Strip_1-1536x368.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Web-Content_HydroCell_Strip_1-600x144.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-karopharma-free-text pt-medium pb-large bg-center bg-cover bg-no-repeat  undefined\" style=\"background-image:url()\"><div class=\"free-text-wrapper container max-w-small text-left\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-heading-h2\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li><a href=\"#section1\">How does HydroCell\u2122 technology work?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#section3\">What is the skin barrier, and how does HydroCell\u2122 technology<\/a> <a href=\"#section3\">strengthen it?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#section4\">Where does HydroCell\u2122 technology come from?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#section5\">Explore the E45 HydroCell\u2122 technology<\/a> <a href=\"#section5\">range<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#section5\">Frequently asked questions about HydroCell\u2122 technology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-karopharma-free-text pt-large pb-large bg-center bg-cover bg-no-repeat  undefined is-style-primary\" style=\"background-image:url()\" id=\"section1\"><div class=\"free-text-wrapper container max-w-small text-left\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-h2\" id=\"title-1\">How does HydroCell\u2122 technology work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell_MOA_V1.jpg\" alt=\"HydroCell_MOA_V1\" class=\"wp-image-3873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell_MOA_V1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell_MOA_V1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell_MOA_V1-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-h3\">1. Activates the skin&#8217;s natural hyaluronic acid production<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hyaluronic acid is one of the skin&#8217;s most important natural moisturisers. It binds water within skin cells and is what gives the skin its plump, hydrated look. Your skin produces hyaluronic acid via an enzyme called Hyaluronan Synthase 3 (HAS3). HydroCell\u2122 technology stimulates HAS3 directly, helping the skin to generate up to 211% more of its own hyaluronic acid.\u00b2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-h3\">2. Hydrates up to 10 layers deep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because HydroCell\u2122 technology works with your skin&#8217;s natural biology, hydration isn&#8217;t limited to the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, HydroCell\u2122 technology supports hydration up to 10 layers deep within the stratum corneum,\u00b9 delivering up to 3\u00d7 more hydration than hyaluronic acid alone.\u00b3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell_MOA_2.jpg\" alt=\"HydroCell_MOA_2\" class=\"wp-image-3875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell_MOA_2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell_MOA_2-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell_MOA_2-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-h3\">3. Strengthens the skin barrier with ceramides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In skincare, ceramides are the lipids that act as a protective cement between the skin cells, holding the barrier together. HydroCell\u2122 technology stimulates ceramide production,\u00b2 increasing synthesis by up to 51% in the stratum corneum and up to 56% in the upper epidermis.\u00b2 <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-karopharma-free-text pt-large pb-large bg-center bg-cover bg-no-repeat  is-style-transparent\" style=\"background-image:url()\" id=\"section3\"><div class=\"free-text-wrapper container max-w-small text-left\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-h2\">What is the skin barrier, and how does HydroCell\u2122 technology strengthen it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The skin barrier is the outermost layer of the skin, responsible for keeping moisture in and environmental stressors out. When it\u2019s compromised, skin loses moisture more easily, feels more reactive, and can look dull. Knowing how to strengthen the skin barrier is one of the most important steps in any long-term skincare routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell_MOA_3.jpg\" alt=\"HydroCell_MOA_3\" class=\"wp-image-3877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell_MOA_3.jpg 750w, https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell_MOA_3-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell_MOA_3-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where ceramides come in. They\u2019re the lipid molecules that hold the barrier together, forming a protective structure between skin cells that reduces water loss. When ceramide levels drop, the barrier weakens and moisture retention falls. E45 HydroCell\u2122 technology directly stimulates ceramide production \u2013 up to 51% in the stratum corneum and up to 56% in the upper epidermis.\u00b2 <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-responsive-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full bannerstorlek\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"747\" src=\"https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell-quote-1.png\" alt=\"HydroCell-quote-1\" class=\"wp-image-3864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell-quote-1.png 1920w, https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell-quote-1-320x125.png 320w, https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell-quote-1-1024x398.png 1024w, https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell-quote-1-768x299.png 768w, https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell-quote-1-1536x598.png 1536w, https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell-quote-1-600x233.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-karopharma-free-text pt-large pb-large bg-center bg-cover bg-no-repeat  undefined is-style-secondary\" style=\"background-image:url()\" id=\"section4\"><div class=\"free-text-wrapper container max-w-small text-left\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-h2\">Where does HydroCell\u2122 technology come from?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>E45 HydroCell\u2122 technology is powered by a marine-derived active ingredient from red algae, sourced in mineral-rich waters off the Scandinavian coast \u2013 where marine plants have evolved to thrive in tough conditions. A marine-derived ingredient like this works in harmony with the skin&#8217;s own biological processes, rather than acting on it from the outside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell_RedAlgae.jpg\" alt=\"HydroCell_RedAlgae\" class=\"wp-image-3889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell_RedAlgae.jpg 750w, https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell_RedAlgae-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/e45.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HydroCell_RedAlgae-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s one of the clearest examples of marine algae skincare benefits put to work: not introducing a substitute for the skin&#8217;s natural hydration, but supporting what the skin already does.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-karopharma-free-text pt-large pb-none bg-center bg-cover bg-no-repeat  undefined is-style-transparent\" style=\"background-image:url()\" id=\"section5\"><div class=\"free-text-wrapper container max-w-small text-left\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-h2\">Explore the E45 HydroCell\u2122 technology range<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>E45 HydroCell\u2122 technology powers all three products in the range. 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button-primary-color rounded-button\"\n      rel=\"noopener\"\n      title=\"Read more\"\n    >\n       Read more\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"swiper-scrollbar\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-karopharma-free-text pt-medium pb-none bg-center bg-contain bg-no-repeat  is-style-primary\" style=\"background-image:url()\" id=\"section6\"><div class=\"free-text-wrapper container max-w-small text-left\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-heading-h2\" id=\"title-7\">Frequently asked questions about HydroCell\u2122 technology<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-karopharma-accordions is-style-primary\"><div class=\"container\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-karopharma-accordion\"><summary><h2 class=\"accordion-title\">What does &#8216;clinically proven&#8217; mean for HydroCell\u2122 technology?<\/h2><\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>HydroCell\u2122 technology efficacy is supported by two test types. In vivo testing showed 3\u00d7 more hydration than hyaluronic acid alone.\u00b3 Ex vivo testing showed up to 211% more hyaluronic acid production in just 9 days, ceramide increases of up to 51\u201356%, and barrier-strengthening effects lasting up to 100 hours after one application.\u00b2<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-karopharma-accordion\"><summary><h2 class=\"accordion-title\">How deep does HydroCell\u2122 technology hydrate?<\/h2><\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-body-text\">HydroCell\u2122 technology hydrates up to 10 layers deep within the stratum corneum \u2013 the skin&#8217;s outermost protective layer.\u00b9 <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-karopharma-accordion\"><summary><h2 class=\"accordion-title\">What are ceramides and why do they matter?<\/h2><\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-body-text\">Ceramides are lipids that sit between skin cells in the stratum corneum, acting like mortar between bricks. They help prevent moisture loss and protect against external stressors. When levels fall, the skin barrier weakens. E45 HydroCell\u2122 technology boosts ceramide synthesis by up to 51% in the stratum corneum and up to 56% in the upper epidermis.\u00b2<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-karopharma-accordion\"><summary><h2 class=\"accordion-title\">Which E45 HydroCell\u2122 technology product is right for me?<\/h2><\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-body-text\">All three share HydroCell\u2122 technology as their core technology. HydroCell\u2122 Smooth, with BHA and PHA, suits rough or uneven texture. HydroCell\u2122 Glow, with Vitamin C and Niacinamide, is for dull or uneven-toned skin. 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