As these beautiful spring days gradually begin to grow warmer and drier, there is no denying that summer's reign is nearing. During these summer months, it is important to hydrate the body internally and externally to maintain healthy, glowing skin. Here are a few ways to increase your body's hydration this summer from the inside out.
Drink More Water
It is not a secret that to have healthy skin, we first need to prioritize our body's internal health. The first step to having healthy, hydrated skin is to have a hydrated body as a whole. While recommended amounts vary from person to person, drinking at least one liter of water daily is a reasonable starting point. Monitor your activity and energy levels to gauge whether you need more.
Misting
If you are looking for an easy way to add moisture to the skin, consider incorporating a mist into your skincare routine. Facial mists are generally lightweight formulas that contain hydrating, anti-inflammatory ingredients. They can be helpful for people with dry or sensitive skin, or those who want some rejuvenation on the go. Look for mists built around rose water or aloe vera.
Consider Your Diet
During the summer months, it helps to eat in a way that supports hydration too. Fruits and vegetables with high water content are an easy way to increase your intake: cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers and melons. Foods high in Vitamins A and C support a healthy skin barrier, which in turn holds moisture in. Foods with omega-3 fatty acids are worth including as well, since skin needs both water and lipids to stay hydrated. Olive oil, nuts, and oily fish such as salmon, tuna or sardines are all good sources.
Humidifier
Low moisture in the air dries out the skin, leaving it irritated and inflamed. To counter that at home, consider a quality humidifier. Water vapour from the humidifier adds moisture to the air, gently hydrating skin from the outside in. Running one helps skin cells hold more moisture, and it can ease the sinuses and lungs as well, which is welcome during allergy season.
Hydrating Ingredients
Skincare products have different attributes, and some are far more hydrating than others. This summer, look for ingredients that act as natural hydration boosters. Examples include sodium hyaluronate, green tea seed oil, and calendula extract. These are effective at drawing moisture into the skin, which makes them well suited to hot, dry months.
At Mojave Desert Skin Shield, our Organic Desert Nectar Serum is built for exactly this step. With olive leaf juice as its hero ingredient, known for helping the skin withstand environmental stress, our Climate Adaptive serum brings vitality to any complexion. Its concentration of hyaluronic acid in the highly absorbable form sodium hyaluronate helps restore moisture, relieving dryness while plumping the appearance of the skin for a hydrated, healthy glow.
