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title: "Better Hydration for Fine Lines and Visible Pores"
description: "Learn how hydration and hyaluronic acid help reduce fine lines and make visible pores look smaller by plumping dry skin for a smoother appearance."
url: "https://www.myalloy.com/knowledge-base/better-hydration-for-fine-lines-and-visible-pores"
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# Better Hydration for Fine Lines and Visible Pores

> Learn how hydration and hyaluronic acid help reduce fine lines and make visible pores look smaller by plumping dry skin for a smoother appearance.

## How can better hydration reduce the appearance of fine lines and visible pores?

Better hydration helps your skin look smoother because hydrated skin is plumper skin. When your skin has enough water in it, the cells swell slightly and fill out the tiny creases that show up as fine lines. That same plumping effect also makes pores look less noticeable because pores tend to look larger when the surrounding skin is dry and slack.

Hyaluronic acid, which we use in several M4 products here at Alloy, works exactly this way. It acts like a sponge and pulls moisture into the skin, which gives a fresher, dewier look and softens the appearance of dryness related lines. You can see this described in our skincare guide, where hyaluronic acid is highlighted for reducing the look of fine lines that are caused by dehydration.

Keeping your whole body hydrated matters, too. There is a great explanation of this in the hydration chapter of Keri Glassman’s video, where she talks about how proper hydration supports skin health. You can watch it here: [Hydration & aging](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3ZgAfaZQHI&t=661s).


[Watch video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3ZgAfaZQHI&t=661s)

If dryness or fine lines are showing up more during perimenopause or menopause, ingredients like estriol and peptides can help your skin hold onto moisture and stimulate collagen. Our M4 skincare line blends estriol with hyaluronic acid to restore skin hydration and firmness. You can explore those options at the Alloy skincare page: [Alloy skincare](https://www.myalloy.com/skincare).

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This answer was created using the following resources:

- [The Skin Longevity Talk: Hormonal Aging, Prevention, and M4 Skincare | Dr. Aleksandra Brown - Managing Enlarged Pores with Age](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVewt-KTeyg)
- [Morning Routine Feat. Alloy’s M4! - Results & Benefits](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMzbiIKyUgg)
- [In Menopause? Here’s Why You Should Drink More Water | Keri Glassman - Hydration & Aging](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QgeNS5MLoU)
- [Get Back to Glowing with M4! - Estriol Benefits](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM5sP8eCJEE)
- [How to Live Your Most Nutritious Life During Perimenopause and Menopause | Keri Glassman - The Importance of Hydration](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3ZgAfaZQHI)
- [The Best Anti-Aging Ingredients: Estriol, Peptides, and Hyaluronic Acid](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/best-anti-aging-ingredients)
- [Perimenopause Skin Issues: Easy Solutions for Glowing Skin](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/expert-tips-for-menopause-skin-care-during-perimenopause-and-menopause)
- [How To Increase Collagen Production After 40 – Science-Backed](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/increase-collagen-production-after-40)
- [Estrogen-Deficient Skin: What It Is and How to Revive It](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/what-is-estrogen-deficient-skin-and-how-to-treat-it)
- [Collagen & Estrogen: How Are They Connected?](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/what-women-need-to-know-about-the-link-between-collagen-and-estrogen)

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