How to keep your skin hydrated this summer

 Summer is here. As the temperature keeps increasing, it's most important to priorities the hydration for your body as well as your skin. Summer makes your skin dry, dull and dehydrated. It's important to step up your skincare to prevent your skin from harsh summer factors like un beating heat, humidity and the sun exposure. It's always important to keeps your hydrated, healthy and fresh even in summer. In this blog we'll explore few skincare tips to protect your skin from harsh summers.

1.Drink enough water:

It's always important to keep yourself hydrated. Since hydration starts from within, make sure to drink enough water. Drinking plenty of water not only keeps your skin hydrated but helps in maintaining skin's elasticity, reduces wrinkles, prevents pimples and acne. It is also better to add hydrating food like watermelon, cucumber and leafy greens to you diet. You can also try infused water with fruits, mint and lemon to gain more benefits.

2. Use light-weight moisturizers:

moisturizers are the important part of our skincare. Using moisturizers to keep our skin hydrated should never be skipped whether it's a winter or summer. Using heavy cream moisturizers in summer can feel your skin feel greasy. So, switch your greasy moisturizers with light, water or gel based  moisturizers which keeps your skin super hydrated. There are varieties of non-oily moisturizers available with formulas like ceramides, vitamin E, glycerin, hyaluronic acid to keep your skin nourished and hydrated without making it look oily and clog pores.

3. Use hydrating mists:

Using face mists makes your skin feel hydrated and refreshed. Your can use the face mist on your bare face or after make up. Few spritzes of mist on your face and it provides instant hydration and glowing. Use a mist that contains cucumber, rosewater and aloe vera extract to get extra soothe and cooling sensation on hot dry summer days.

4. Sunscreen is mandatory:

Never forget to use your sunscreen everyday whether your chilling indoors or going out.  Sunscreen protects your skin from harmful uv rays and prevents sunburn, skin cancer and premature aging of skin. Always use a sunscreen which has properties like broad spectrum, high SPF. Make sure to apply sunscreen 30 minutes before sun exposure and reapply every 2 hours. Use lightweight sunscreens to prevent clogging of pores.

5.Gentle exfoliation and cleaning:

Use a mild cleanser on your face to make sure it won't strip off the natural oil from your face. Cleansers with properties like ceramides, glycerin and vitamin E will cleanse your skin along with maintaining your skin's hydration even in summers.

Exfoliation of skin is necessary in summers to remove damaged and dead skin cells. Make sure to use gentle exfoliation scrub or mask to make your skin feel soft and smooth. Exfoliate your skin at least once a week to remove dead skin and to unclog pores.

6. Hydrating mask:

Summer makes your skin dry and parched. Using hydrating mask makes your skin restore moisture and feel hydrated. These masks also help to reduce sunburns, inflammation and boost hydration. Use masks that has ingredients like green tea, cucumber, aloe vera, honey to make your skin feel fresh and nourished.

Following these simple but effective tips will be helpful to keep your skin protected, nourished and hydrated all day in the summer. Hydrating, protecting your skin from sun and incorporating hydrating skincare products into your skincare routine helps you to enjoy the summer without worrying much about the dry, dull skin. Let your skin shine bright as sun in all seasons.