Why does my skin sweat after using Nourish?

What some people describe as “sweating” after Nourish is usually not sweat at all.
It’s most often the skin’s natural water loss being temporarily held at the surface while the skin re-hydrates and re-balances.

Let’s explain....

Is this actual sweat?

Usually, no.

True sweat:

  • comes from sweat glands
  • contains salts and electrolytes
  • is triggered by heat, exercise, stress, or hot flushes

What people feel after Nourish is typically insensible perspiration, also called transepidermal water loss (TEWL) — a normal, constant movement of water from deeper skin layers to the surface.

This happens all day, every day, even when you’re resting.

How much water does skin normally lose?

Healthy skin loses water continuously:

  • around 5–15 g per square metre per hour
  • roughly 300–400 mL per day across the body


You usually don’t notice it — because it evaporates quietly.

Does menopause change this?

Yes — very clearly.

During perimenopause and menopause:

  • estrogen drops
  • natural hyaluronic acid declines
  • lipid (barrier) production reduces


This leads to:

  • 20–40% higher TEWL
  • skin that loses water faster but holds it less well

This is why skin can suddenly feel tight, dry, fragile — or unpredictable.

So what happens when I apply Nourish?

Nourish contains two key elements that change how water behaves in the skin:

1. Phyaluronic® (seaweed-derived glycan)

  • binds and holds water very strongly
  • arrives already hydrated
  • integrates into the upper skin layers
  • does not leak or release free water

This water stays inside the skin.

2) Shea butter and lipids

  • form a soft, semi-occlusive layer
  • slow down evaporation


This means the skin’s own ongoing water loss (TEWL) can be temporarily held near the surface instead of evaporating straight away.

Why can this feel like moisture or warmth?

In some people — especially:

  • very dry or depleted skin
  • menopausal skin
  • warm climates
  • after applying too much product


The slowed evaporation can lead to:

  • a warm sensation
  • a slightly damp or “clammy” feeling
  • tiny beads of moisture on the surface


This is not the product coming off, and it’s not Phyaluronic releasing water.

It’s simply the skin adjusting to a new hydration balance.

Is this a bad thing?

No — and it often settles as the skin adapts.

In fact, it shows that:

  • water loss has been slowed
  • hydration has increased
  • the barrier is beginning to rebalance


Once the skin equilibrates, hydration becomes more stable and comfortable.

Am I wiping the product off if I dab my skin?

No.

If you gently dab away surface moisture:

  • the Phyaluronic is already bound inside the skin
  • the lipid layer remains in place
  • the hydration benefit is not lost


This is perfectly fine.

How can I reduce this sensation if it happens?

  • A few simple adjustments usually help:
  • Use less product (a little goes a long way)
  • Apply to slightly dry skin, not dripping-wet skin
  • Allow 5–10 minutes before dressing or makeup.
  • In warm weather, use Nourish mainly at night
  • If preferred, apply a lighter serum first, then a thin layer of Nourish.

Some skin types simply prefer a lighter face formulation — Nourish often remains perfect for the body.

Does this mean Nourish isn’t right for me?

Not necessarily.

This sensation is about hydration regulation, not irritation or failure.
However, skin is highly individual, and some people feel more comfortable with lighter or layered hydration.

That’s why we created different formulations using the same Phyaluronic® core — to suit different skin types, climates and life stages.

The key takeaway

What feels like “sweating” is usually your skin holding onto water for the first time in a while — not losing the product, and not true sweat.

Once the skin re-balances, hydration becomes steadier, calmer, and more resilient.