6 Tips You Can Use to Keep Your Skin Hydrated and Youthful

Using the right products to take care of dehydrated skin is an essential thing on the road not to damaging it more. It’s important to remember that dry and dehydrated conditions are 2 absolutely different things, and the first thing you need to define is what you need exactly.

We at Bright Side are continuing our search on how to help skin look flawless, and we want to share 6 tips that can help you fight dehydration.

1. Put eye cream on your lips.

The wrinkly area around your upper lip is one of the more vulnerable places where lines show quickly as you age. First, people forget to put sunscreen there, and second, the movement of the radial muscles plays a huge role.

Dermatologists suggest applying an eye cream to your upper lip. Eye creams have the most nutrient-rich ingredients to treat collagen production, so your skin can remain fresh and soft.

2. Define whether your skin is dehydrated or just dry.

Dry skin lacks oil, and this can be due to your genetics. Dehydrated skin lacks water and looks dull, tight, flaky, and rough.

If you mix up these conditions, you may pick the wrong skin product and even worsen the condition. If you are just dehydrated, there is no need to apply dozens of oily creams.

3. Exfoliate skin once a week during summer.

First, pick the right exfoliating ingredient for your skin type. It’s better to consult with your dermatologist about what to get. Rice bran is a good solution if you’d like to try a physical product. Don’t forget how hard you will need to press and massage.

Besides, specialists don’t recommend exfoliating more than once a week during summer to keep the damage to a minimum. If you suffer from certain skin disorders, you’ll need to avoid using brushes. Also, don’t use it if your skin is sunburned.

4. Apply moisturizer right after washing.

Dermatologists recommend applying any moisturizer immediately after washing. Products like ointments, creams, and lotions trap existing moisture in your skin. So, to keep your skin hydrated, you need to apply moisturizers within a few minutes after washing your body and face.

5. Stop constantly applying different creams around the eyes.

In general, specialists recommend applying eye cream once every 12 hours. If you prefer to use it during the daytime, you should go for a lightweight formula, so it sits comfortably underneath your makeup. For evenings, you can use richer, thicker creams.

You should remember that sometimes heavy eye creams can wreak havoc on your skin and cause chronic puffiness. Don’t overuse them. In this case, the minimum is better.

Don’t forget that there is no such thing as the necessary use of an eye cream both in the morning and in the evening. You can apply it just once a day if you see that using it more often causes problems.
Also, avoid applying too much product and tapping around your eyes too often, as you can damage the skin.

6. Wash your face with foaming products.

The best product to cleanse dehydrated skin is a gentle foaming cleanser and lukewarm water. Avoid artificial fragrances. Don’t forget, that unscented doesn’t necessarily mean that it doesn’t have fragrance. It happens that unscented skin products “just mean more chemicals.”

How often do you visit a dermatologist or cosmetologist? Have you ever had a skin type test?