Electrolytes are probably the first thing you reach for when you go for a run or hit the gym.

They’re probably also the remedy your doctor ordered the last time you got sick with a stomach bug.

Here’s how these minerals could transform your skin and what products to look for.

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Actually, yes, according to some experts.

“Electrolytes in skincare step in to replenish that moisture balance and strengthen skin’s barrier.”

Translation: Electrolytes boost the efficacy of the other skincare ingredients you have in your lineup.

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Expect electrolyte skincare formulas to continue to improve with time.

For one, electrolytes alone might not be enough to rescue dull, thirsty skin.

“The skin is very finicky sometimes, so it only lets certain things in.

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That’s why it’s a good protective barrier,” Dr. Bruce Robinson explained to Healthline.

And by the way, you don’t have to overhaul your entire skincare routine with electrolyte-infused steps.