Hydration tips for healthy glowing skin

If your skin’s feeling dull and dry, it’s probably in need of some extra hydration. Skin hydration is key for a radiant complexion and maintaining the natural barrier that protects against harsh external elements. For a naturally glowing and healthy visage, make sure you’re taking good care of your skin and providing it with the nourishment it needs to stay hydrated all day.

Don’t forget your skin is the second largest organ of the body. You need to look after it as if you would the inside of your body!

We’re here with some need-to-know tips to help you achieve healthier, smoother, brighter and more hydrated skin.

What Is Hydrated Skin?‍

Hydrated skin is exactly what it sounds like — skin that has absorbed enough water. Hydrated skin can function at its best and appears smooth, radiant and evenly toned, giving you a glowing complexion rather than skin that’s dry, dull and flaky.

The Importance of Skin Hydration

Just as you feel parched when you don’t drink enough water, your skin can also need its thirst quenched sometimes. Skin hydration is essential for beautiful looking skin, but it also plays a vital role in the skin’s primary function, protecting against microbes and the elements. If your skin becomes dehydrated, it can, in turn, become weak and prone to splitting, cracking or inflammation, which can increase the risk of infection.

Hydrated Skin vs Moisturised Skin: What’s the Difference?

A common misconception is that hydrated and moisturised skin are the same thing.

There’s actually a key difference between the two: dehydrated and dry skin are lacking in different areas. While dehydrated skin needs water, dry skin lacks oil. To keep skin healthy and radiant, you need to give your skin both of these things.

How Do You Know if Your Skin Is Hydrated?

The following are all common symptoms of dehydrated skin:

–Itchiness

–Dullness

–Dark under-eye circles

–Sunken eyes

–Increased appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

What’s the Best Way to Hydrate Skin?

There are several day-to-day things you can do to get healthy, hydrated skin and the radiant complexion you’ve always dreamed of. Here are our top tips.

1- Drink More Water

This is an obvious one, but it’s always worth a reminder — the best way to hydrate skin is to drink a good amount of water.

Did you know? Drinking enough water may be as effective as applying a topical moisturiser to the skin, so if you know you could improve your daily water intake, it’d be a great place to start.

2- Use a Gentle Cleanser

Harsh cleansers can strip the skin of natural oils and moisturising factors, leading to drying, cracking or redness. If your skin is dehydrated, try switching your cleanser to something gentler that doesn’t contain chemical exfoliants. We would recommend either Alumier Hydraboost or Sensicalm cleansers.

3- Eat Water-Rich Foods

Another easy way to hydrate from the inside out is eating lots of water-dense fruit and vegetables such as peaches, watermelon, beetroot, celery and spinach. Filling your diet with foods rich in water and antioxidants can help make your skin more supple and healthy.

4- Use a Skin Hydration Serum

If you’re in desperate need of extra skin hydration, think beyond your usual moisturiser. A hydrating serum will take your skincare routine to the next level and can be used day and night between cleansing and moisturising for smoother, plumper and more hydrated skin.

We are obsessed with Alumier’s Aqua infusion mask which is an oil-free intensely hydrating mask. This is perfect for ALL skin types including acne prone skin due to it being oil free.

5- Make Sure You Exfoliate Regularly

Did you know that skipping the exfoliation step of your skincare routine can prevent your skin from absorbing the hydrating products you’re applying? By regularly removing dead skin cells from the top layer of skin, your favourite products will be better able to do their job. Exfoliate at least once a week and apply a water-attracting skin hydration product straight after.

For a physical exfoliant we’d recommend Alumier’s MicroDerm and for chemical exfoliants we couldn’t be without our Alumier AHA and Retinol.

6- Remember Your Sunscreen

Applying sun protection factor (SPF) daily not only protects your skin against UV rays but also aids skin hydration by forming a physical barrier on top of the skin that locks in moisture.

Ditch the foundation and opt for a tinted SPF!

7- Invest in an Eye Cream

You’ve probably wondered how to get rid of under-eye bags, but did you know that dark circles aren’t the only potential issue with the under-eye area? The skin around your eyes is so thin and fragile that it requires extra care, which is where a good eye cream comes into your skincare routine.

Our favourite eye cream is Alumier’s alumineye. Alumineye is a rich eye cream that significantly improves the appearance of dark circles, fine lines and puffiness.

8- Avoid Hot Showers

Regularly taking long, steamy showers can undo all the hard work you’ve put in to get hydrated skin. Hot water can strip your skin of moisture, so consider turning the temperature down the next time you jump in the shower. Short showers are also better for your bank balance!

If you’re struggling to get healthy, hydrated skin, no matter what products you try and want to start your skin journey then get in touch:

Phone number: 07393491824

Email: info@alishalouiseaesthetics.co.uk

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