Hydrating Accelerator

The Hydrating Accelerator by Josh Rosebrook delivers more than a classic facial mist. The featherlight formula combines aloe vera juice with jojoba, marula, evening primrose, grapeseed, sea buckthorn, hemp, and borage oils with an exceptionally broad blend of herbs and plant extracts. This gives the skin both hydration and finely dosed lipids in a single step – without the feel of a cream or a classic facial oil.

• Product type: hydrating facial mist and lightweight skincare booster
• Skin types: all skin types – dry, normal, combination, and oilier skin; particularly recommended for dehydrated and sensitive-looking skin
• Key benefit: quickly hydrates the skin and leaves it looking softer, plumper, and fresher
• Base: aloe vera juice instead of a classic water-glycerin base
• Lipid complex: jojoba, marula, evening primrose, grapeseed, sea buckthorn, hemp, borage, almond, and sesame oils
• Botanicals: including goji, ashwagandha, turmeric, calendula, bilberry, elderberry, and licorice
• How to use: under serum, oil, and cream or anytime as a fine hydrating mist throughout the day
• Quality: numerous certified organic plant ingredients, vegan, cruelty-free, made in the USA

Aloe vera forms the base and supplies the stratum corneum with water-binding polysaccharides. The finely dispersed plant oils simultaneously help keep the skin supple and limit moisture loss across the skin's surface. This allows particularly dehydrated skin to look fresher, softer, and plumper quickly, without feeling weighed down.

As is typical of Josh Rosebrook, the formula has botanical depth. Goji, ashwagandha, turmeric, calendula, bilberry, elderberry, green tea, licorice, horse chestnut, and numerous other plants provide a broad spectrum of antioxidant and skin-conditioning plant compounds. Vitamin E and carotenoid-rich sea buckthorn oil complement the formula's antioxidant profile.

The Hydrating Accelerator is also an ideal preparation step for serums, oils, and balms: subsequent products spread more easily and evenly on slightly damp skin. Facial oils benefit particularly, as they feel less heavy on damp skin and can better seal in the moisture supplied beforehand.

The ultrafine mist also makes it an uncomplicated companion throughout the day – as a hydration boost in the morning, between individual skincare steps, or over makeup when the skin feels dry or tired.

Key Ingredients

• Aloe Vera is listed first in the formula and forms the actual liquid base of the Hydrating Accelerator. The clear plant juice contains polysaccharides, amino acids, minerals, and other naturally occurring compounds. The polysaccharides are particularly interesting in skincare: They bind water and form a fine film on the stratum corneum. As a result, dehydrated skin quickly feels softer, smoother, and less tight. Josh Rosebrook uses aloin-free aloe vera juice, allowing the beneficial components to be used without the unwanted bitter aloin content.
• Jojoba and Marula Oil appear unusually high in the formula for a facial mist, making it clear that the Hydrating Accelerator is not simply “aloe water.” Jojoba consists mainly of liquid wax esters that structurally resemble components of natural sebum and spread very easily on the skin. Marula oil primarily provides oleic and linoleic acids as well as natural vitamin E. Together, they ensure that the skin receives not only water but also skin-softening lipids.
• Evening Primrose, Hemp, and Borage Oil are particularly interesting because of their high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Evening primrose and borage oils provide gamma-linolenic acid, among other compounds, while hemp seed oil is distinguished by a balanced ratio of linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids. These fatty acids complement the natural lipids of the stratum corneum and support a supple, resilient skin barrier – especially valuable for dry or unbalanced skin.
• Sea Buckthorn Oil is one of the most intensely colored and nutrient-rich plant oils in the formula. Its vivid orange color comes from natural carotenoids, complemented by tocopherols and various fatty acids. These antioxidant plant compounds help protect lipids from oxidative stress and support skin that looks more vibrant and even.
• Goji, Bilberry, Elderberry, and Raspberry bring a broad range of natural polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and other plant compounds to the formula. Rather than using a single trendy antioxidant ingredient at a high concentration, Josh Rosebrook works with an entire botanical matrix. This reflects the brand's philosophy: different plant compounds should complement one another within a complex overall formulation.
• Ashwagandha, Turmeric, Calendula, and Chamomile are among the characteristic herbs in Josh Rosebrook formulas. Turmeric provides curcuminoids and other antioxidant plant compounds, while calendula and chamomile are particularly interesting for sensitive and stressed skin. Ashwagandha complements the blend with withanolides and other secondary plant compounds. Together, they give the mist a distinctly more complex botanical profile than a classic hydrating spray.
• Horse Chestnut, Licorice, and Eyebright round out the herbal blend with flavonoids and other plant compounds. Horse chestnut contains aescin, among other compounds; licorice contains various characteristic flavonoids; and eyebright contains tannins and phenolic compounds. In the overall formula, they support skin that appears balanced, cared for, and less stressed.
• Vitamin E complements the numerous plant oils as a fat-soluble antioxidant. It helps protect sensitive skin lipids and the oils in the formulation from oxidation while also supporting a soft, supple skin feel.

How to Use

• After cleansing and, if desired, after toner, spray 3–5 pumps generously onto the face and neck.
• Do not allow it to dry completely: Apply serum, oil, or cream while the skin is still slightly damp.
• The Hydrating Accelerator works particularly well before the Hydration Boost Concentrate or a facial oil.
• Use morning and evening or respray at any time throughout the day.
• The fine mist can also be used over makeup without unnecessarily disturbing it.
• In hot weather, the mist can be stored in the refrigerator for an additional refreshing effect.
• Because it contains essential oils, perform a patch test first if you have very sensitive skin or react to fragrances.

FAQ

Is the Hydrating Accelerator a toner or a facial spray?
Actually, it is both – and something more at the same time. It can be used directly after cleansing like a hydrating toner, but it also works as a hydrating mist between individual skincare steps or throughout the day. Unlike many classic facial sprays, it also contains a remarkably broad plant oil and herbal base.

Why doesn't the Hydrating Accelerator contain hyaluronic acid or glycerin?
Hydration is structured differently here. Aloe vera provides water-binding polysaccharides, while the plant oils simultaneously support the lipid side of skincare. Anyone who also wants concentrated humectant care with hyaluronic acid can combine the Hydrating Accelerator with the Hydration Boost Concentrate.

Why should I apply a facial oil to still-damp skin?
A facial oil itself provides very little water. On freshly dampened skin, it spreads more finely and can help retain the moisture supplied beforehand. This is why the Hydrating Accelerator often forms the first hydration step before oil, balm, or cream in the Josh Rosebrook routine.

Is the Hydrating Accelerator also suitable for oily skin?
Yes. Dehydration and increased sebum production are not mutually exclusive. The amount of oil in the mist is very finely balanced and the texture remains lightweight. Oily but dehydrated skin in particular can benefit from a hydrating step without needing to use a rich cream.

Can sensitive skin use the Hydrating Accelerator?
The formula is also designed for sensitive-looking and reactive skin. However, it contains essential oils from ylang-ylang, rosemary, eucalyptus, and bergamot as well as natural fragrance components. Anyone who does not tolerate essential oils well should therefore test it on a small area of skin first.

Can I use it over makeup?
Yes. The very fine mist is well suited to refreshing the skin during the day and making areas that look dry appear somewhat more supple again. Spray from a little distance and do not rub afterward.

Is the Hydrating Accelerator a moisturizer?
No. It primarily provides water and a very light lipid component. Dry skin will generally still need a serum, oil, balm, or cream afterward to seal in moisture more effectively. For oilier skin, the mist alone may sometimes feel sufficiently comfortable.

Is the product vegan?
Yes. The formula contains no ingredients of animal origin.

Josh Rosebrook

Josh Rosebrook develops products based on the principle that hydration and lipid care must be considered together. The Hydrating Accelerator is one of the best-known formulations from the independent Californian brand and demonstrates this philosophy particularly well: Aloe vera juice is not used as a simple facial water but combined with high-quality plant oils and an exceptionally complex herbal blend to create a versatile first skincare step.

Ingredients

*Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, *Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, †Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil, *Tocopherol (Vitamin E), *Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, *Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, *Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Oil, *Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, *Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil, *Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Almond) Oil, *Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, *Lycium Barbarum (Goji Berry) Extract, *Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) Extract, *Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Extract, *Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Extract, *Cimicifuga Racemosa (Black Cohosh) Extract, *Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Extract, *Polygonum Multiflorum (Fo-Ti) Root Extract, *Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract, *Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Extract, *Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, *Sambucus Nigra (Elderberry) Extract, *Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Extract, *Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, *Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Extract, *Rosa Canina (Rose Hips) Extract, *Euphrasia Officinalis (Eyebright) Extract, *Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Extract, *Hypericum Perforatum (St. John’s Wort) Extract, *Crataegus Monogyna (Hawthorn Berry) Extract, *Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract, *Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Extract, *Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Extract, *Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Extract, *Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, *Trifolium Pratense (Red Clover) Extract, *Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, *Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract, *Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, *Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Extract, †Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Oil, †Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Oil, †Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Oil, †Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot) Oil, †Daucus Carota (Carrot) Oil, |Benzyl Benzoate, |Benzyl Salicylate, |Farnesol, |Limonene, |Linalool.

*Certified Organic
† Organic
| Natural Constituents of Essential Oils