If you had to rank your skin health on a scale of 1-10, where would you put yourself? With around 60% of the British population currently having an existing skin condition or had one previously, skin health is a touchy subject for many.
While the beauty products market boasts a range of creams, oils and techniques to help skin health, you don’t need to go overboard to care for your skin.
Looking after your skin can be as simple as maintaining good skin hydration in the summer. Learn the best skin hydration tips below to lower your risk of having bad skin.
Why is hydration important for your skin?
We’ve all had the topic of hydration and dehydration hammered into our minds from a young age, as it helps our body function in different ways.
But are you aware of the link between hydration and skin health?
Proper hydration ensures your skin looks and feels good. It acts as a natural barrier between external elements such as free radicals. When these other elements compromise your skin’s structure, it’s likely to crack, break, and become more permeable to irritants and environmental stressors.
As a result your skin may:
- Overproduce oils
- Have a dull complexion
- Make your under-eye circles more prominent
- Looks puffy (due to more inflammation)
- Become spotty
Whereas when skin is hydrated, it often more soft and plump and has a natural glow as its elasticity is maintained.
How skin becomes dehydrated
Skin can become dehydrated due to various factors, including:
- Environmental Conditions: Extreme weather, such as cold winds or dry heat, can draw moisture from the skin.
- Diet: High salt intake, excessive caffeine, and alcohol consumption can lead to dehydration.
- Neglecting Skincare: Inconsistent cleansing and moisturizing routines can compromise skin hydration.
- Over-Exfoliation: Excessive exfoliation can strip the skin of its natural moisture barrier.
5 skin hydration tips everyone must follow
If you want to keep your skin looking plump and fresh, try these skin hydration tips:
Water
On average, you should drink 6-8 cups of water a day to meet your minimum hydration needs. Whenever possible, drink sugar-free, low-calorie, and low-caffeine drinks to ensure your skin stays hydrated from the inside out.
Get enough sleep
Try and get 7-9 hours of sleep every night to ensure your skin stays hydrated and healthy. If you don’t have sufficient sleep, your body fails to undergo crucial repair processes, including regenerating your skin cells. When you sleep, there’s increased blood flow to your skin, supporting nutrient delivery essential for your skin’s elasticity and hydration.
Eat hydrating foods
Try and eat a varied diet of hydrating foods rich in essential fatty acids. Foods like watermelon, tomatoes, fish, berries, cucumber, oranges and spinach can help keep your skin hydrated, leaving you looking youthful and vibrant.
Use skincare products
Add a range of different skin care products to your grooming routine to maintain your skin’s natural oils, elasticity, and hydration levels. Try looking for scientifically proven skin cleansers, toners, moisturisers, face masks, oils, and serums. Don’t go overboard, though. Slowly add these to your routine one at a time to note their benefits.
Limit long hot showers
Try sticking to short showers to prevent your skin from drying out and being stripped of its natural oils. Shower at a lukewarm temperature for around 5-10 minutes and moisturise after to keep moisture retained within your skin.
What teas support hydration?
In addition to drinking water, why don’t you add some low calorie herbal teas to your diet? Here are some of our best hydrating teas:
NutraReflux
NutraReflux is a great tea to support skin hydration. Its main herb is chamomile, which contains natural oils and compounds that can help moisturise your skin. Chamomile also has many anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation and puffiness and prevent flakiness. NutraReflux is also an herbal tea that supports stomach and digestive health.
NutraPreg
Don’t focus on the name. NutraPreg is not only an herbal tea to support pregnant women but also a well-rounded premium blend that provides support for sleep and immunity, key functions needed for good skin hydration. One of the main ingredients in NutraPreg is ginger, which can help your body absorb fluids and electrolytes more efficiently.
NutraFlow
If you’re interested in maintaining good skin hydration, one tasty herbal tea you should try is NutraFlow. This tea helps support urinary tract health, the kidneys and your body’s defences. One of the main healing herbs in NutraFlow is acerola which is high in antioxidants such as flavonoids and carotenoids, which help protect your skin from oxidative damage. It’s also high in vitamin keeping your skin hydrated, maintaining elasticity and firmness.
NutraJoint
Another ingredient which can help with skin hydration is green tea. In NutraJoint, 30% of our blend contains green tea, and while this herbal tea helps mainly with joint health, it also supports skin hydration. Green tea contains polyphenols which help retain moisture and allow your skin to look more health and radiant. Moreover it’s high in antiinflamatory and antioxidant properties which prevent dehydration and dryness.
Conclusion
Overall, when it comes to hydration and dehydration, your skin is one area that should not be overlooked. Some of the best skin hydration treatments and tips are relatively simple, such as getting 7-9 hours of sleep, drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day,eating hydrating foods, using a range of skin care products, and more.
Want to know more about keeping your skin hydrated? Learn more about hydrating herbal teas.
