This Unexpected Item Literally Hydrated My Skin Overnight

I spent the last six years living in Los Angeles and Austin, Texas. So, when I recently moved back home to the Midwest, I expected some growing pains as I re-adjusted to the cycle of the four seasons. Summer was easy. I spent my time relaxing in and around the Great Lakes. Autumn was even better. I went apple picking and cozied up on the couch with some good books. Then, winter came.

I embraced the snow and the icy temperatures as best I could, but my skin wasn’t happy. Actually, that’s an understatement. Maybe I had become accustomed to the warmth and humidity of previous locales, but the temperature drop and moisture-less air wreaked havoc on my complexion. I was dealing with redness, irritation, and severe dehydration. It felt like no matter how many hydrating serums or moisturizers I layered on, my skin still felt dry, tight, and uncomfortable.

When I heard about a dermatologist-recommended humidifier that claimed to hydrate skin, alleviate certain sinus issues, and even improve sleep quality, I was intrigued. I figured I had nothing to lose, so I tried it. I slept with it on in my bedroom, and after that one night, I woke up with softer, plumper, and more hydrated skin. I was overjoyed, so I kept using it. Now, almost a month later, my skin is better than ever. Keep scrolling to see the proof.

Here’s a picture I took 30 minutes after waking up. I’m not wearing any makeup, and I hadn’t even applied my morning skincare products yet. All I had on my skin were the serum and moisturizer I applied the night before. This is far and away the most hydrated, soothed, and calm my skin has ever looked first thing in the AM.