It is certainly verified that any advice ever given starts or ends with “drink more water”. There is no doubt that water is super-essential for mostly all problems and we should buck up and start acting on this advice, rather than just saying “yeah, yeah, I know”. But while you are gulping down a whole glass of water, read on all about how and why you should hydrate. 

Ways to keep your skin hydrated

Dehydrated skin is the cause to many other skin problems, therefore give your thirsty skin some relief by hydrating it. Always keep your skin hydrated like you always keep your cell phone charged.

• Use a humidifier 

 

Humidifiers add moisture to the air. During winter season or around areas experiencing a dry climate, humidifier is of great help. For people with dry, flaky skin, humidifier acts as an extra assistant to keep skin moist. 

• Chuck away bad-habits 

 

Some unhealthy lifestyle choices can leave your skin dehydrated. Too much caffeine intake, smoking or drinking alcohol regularly are some of the habits that restricts your body to absorb water. It causes water to be flushed out of the system more rapidly than its normal. 

• Drink water like its your job

 

 

A minimum of eight glasses of water per day will make your skin look plump and supple. You can add cucumber in the water to give it a fresh taste. Also, eat water-rich fruits like watermelon and grapefruit that have great benefits for the skin. Certain fruits will fill your hydration reservoir instantly.

• Make skincare products your friend 

 

External skin hydration is as essential as drinking water. You cannot just wake up, drink water all day and cheat your way towards hydrated, healthy skin. You need to take that extra plunge to step up your hydration game. 

What should your skin ritual be like?

• Wash

 

When you are washing your face, do not use hot water as it can dry out your skin and negate the healing properties of your skin. Use cold water or lukewarm water, if you have sensitive skin. Do not use harsh cleansers as it contains chemicals that eventually makes your skin feel too tight and flaky. You must find the best moisturizer that will suit you skin and give a glow your skin.

• Moisturizer

 

 

Use non-petroleum based moisturizer that has natural ingredients like argan oil, jojoba oil, shea butter, coconut, etc. Apart from using a face and body moisturizer, it is also essential to keep your hands and feet nourished equally, use a hand santizer and foot cream, that does not have alcohol and contain natural ingredients. 

• Sunscreen

 

 

Do not forget to use sunscreen as UV rays weakens the skin’s barrier and rob the skin of its moisture. Sunscreen also prevents ageing and tanning, nowadays advanced sunscreen offers protection against blue light emitted from digital devices. So, look out for those kind of sunscreens and never forget to wear them.

• Serum

 

Extra care, in case of hydration never goes to waste. Hydrating serums with quick absorbing texture penetrates your skin cells and open pores to hydrate them. Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid and propylene glycol in your serums, which are excellent water attracting molecules.

• Face mask

 

What is more relaxing than a face mask on a weekend? Face masks are a great way to make your skin look supple and plump, and its relaxing feel is an added bonus for using them. If clay masks aren't your thing, try out sheet masks or sleeping masks. The newest thing is the Water based Sleeping Mask - It is excellent for dehydrated skin

• Eye cream and Eye mask

 

Dehydrated eyes look dull and sunken, click here to know more about it. To hydrate your eyes, use eye cream that have caffeine, because it is great to remove redness, swelling and dullness from under-eyes.  An overnight eye mask rich with water-magnet hyaluronic acid drenches your eyes with much needed hydration.

The outcome of following a hydrated routine

Remember the quote “believe and you are already there”? Well we twist it a little and say “stay hydrated and you are already there towards great skin”. Hydration is the star show of your skin’s peak performance; it sets the stepping stones to lead your skin towards clearer and brighter path.

• Healthy skin, with no excess oil
  

 

 

 No matter the type of skin, water is advantageous for every person. It surely does help dry skin by removing its flaky texture, but it also helps oily skin from getting more oilier. This is because, if the skin is dehydrated, it will send signal to secrete more oil, thereby making skin oily, but that does not happen if skin is hydrated enough. 

• Simply, acne-free skin

 

 

As stated above, dehydrated skin produces more oil as a defense mechanism of sorts. This excess production of oil can clog pores with dead cells and therefore cause pimples and zits. By keeping skin well hydrated, it becomes less oily and acne tends to be less aggravated.

• Younger, plump skin

 

 

Staying well hydrated can help maintain your skin’s elasticity and combat the appearance of those dreaded wrinkles. When properly hydrated, your skin takes on a more radiant-looking glow. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for skin that’s lacking in the hydration department. That’s because your skin can’t rid itself of toxins without adequate hydration, resulting in irritation and inflammation.

Therefore, to get that extra glow, make sure to complete your water bottle and adapt healthy lifestyle choices. Remember, it will be beneficial for you in the long run. Happy hydration!