By Implementing These Simple Methods You Can Keep Your Face Hydrated For Longer

Hydration is important, especially in these scorching summers. Not only for your body, but for your face as well.

Keeping your face hydrated becomes a necessity in summers. If you do not keep the face hydrated, the outermost layer of your skin does not get enough moisture. This results in skin losing its elasticity and feels rough.

When skin is well-hydrated, it is also less susceptible to irritants and bacteria that can pass through the lipid barrier when it lacks moisture. Use of air conditioning in summers can cause dehydration to skin.

To avoid this, not only should you drink plenty of water, but you can also employ a range of other methods to keep your skin hydrated. Take a look at this list of things you can do to keep your skin hydrated and radiant during the summer:

1. Water-Based Skin Care Products

Opt for skin care products that have a water based formula. These products can help with moisture while also being quite light on the skin. Furthermore, these skin care products have a gel-like texture and are cooling on the skin, as opposed to oil-based treatments, which may irritate your skin. 

Maintaining a skin care routine in summers is very important for your skin and make sure to follow it religiously. 

2. Moisturizer With Hyaluronic Acid

Look out for moisturiser with hyaluronic acid for summer beauty regimen. It is perfect for holding moisture within the skin and suits almost all skin types. You can use these moisturizers during both day and night. The gel-based formula of these moisturizers makes sure that your skin gets the required hydration without causing pores getting clogged.

3. Use Gentle Cleanser

For people with oily to normal skin type, gentle gel-based cleansing wash is recommended to keep their skin feeling fresh.

A cleanser is known for removing dirt, makeup and other particles. A gentle cleanser does all this without disrupting the skin's natural moisture.

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4. Sheet Masks

Pampering skin with sheet masks is a really effective way to keep your skin hydrated and healthy. They can deeply nourish the skin, resulting in clean and glowing skin afterwards. With a sheet mask, you can have smooth, radiant and supple skin.

5. Serums And Eye Serums

Use of hydraulic eye serum enhances skin's moisture retention that results in long lasting hydration. It has many other benefits including reducing the appearance of wrinkles, reducing the sign of ageing.

Use of eye serums with hydraulic acid is also beneficial in summers. They are good for the eye area.

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6. Skip Long Hot Showers

You should avoid long hot showers in summers. They can rip your skin of moisture which can leave your skin feeling dehydrated as well as dry. 

Instead, bathe with lukewarm water and apply moisturizer afterward while your skin is still damp.  This will ensure that your skin is left with soft and hydrated skin.

7. Facial Spray For Quick Boost

If you're looking for a pick-me-up in the middle of the day, grab a good facial spray and spray it over your face to refresh and restore your skin.

Follow these tips to keep your face soft, glowing and hydrated. Share your thoughts with us by commenting on our Facebook or Instagram pages.

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