The Importance of Hydration for Your Summer Skin Care Routine

When the temperature drops, we are so accustomed to applying lotions for keeping the dryness at bay. But with the onset of the summer season, we somehow convince ourselves that it’s already humid outside and we are sweating a lot hence we can skip on our hydration. However, that is wholly untrue!

Not only does your skin require hydration during the winter and spring seasons, but during the hot summer season as well. Exposure to the sun, long sittings in air conditioning, chlorine from swimming pools, and saltwater from the beach all work together to aggravate skin dryness and deplete its natural moisture levels. Hence, it’s important to give your skin a proper boost of hydration even during summer.

Having known the importance of hydration in your skincare, here’s how including hydrating skin care products in your skincare regime helps you achieve more glowing and plump skin during scorching weather.

Benefits Of Hydrating Skin Care

When you hear of hydration, the first thing that comes to your mind is water. But, for our skin to stay hydrated and beat the summer heat, water is not enough. Drinking ample water and including hydrating skin care products can help retain the skin’s moisture and give it a radiant look. Not sure about the benefits of hydrating skincare products? No worries, check out a list of benefits below and we’re sure you’ll be convinced to include them in your summer beauty regime. 

• Prevents Water Loss

Using humectants, hydrators like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, etc. present in hydrating skincare aids in retaining the moisture level of the skin. These humectants aid in gathering environmental moisture and binding it to the skin, preventing skin from getting dry.

• Gives Your Skin A Youthful Glow 

Dry skin is prone to redness and itching. Hence, using hydrating skin care products provides nourishment to the skin from within, thus giving a youthful glow. Skin that is properly hydrated appears more supple, healthy, and youthful.

• Lets Your Skin Flush Out Toxins 

Dehydrated skin is less resistant to irritation from the external environment. Because your cells are receiving all the moisture they require from hydrating skin care products to perform at their highest level, it is better able to combat inflammation and flush out pollutants and toxins.

• Helps Deal With Early Signs of Ageing

Dehydrated skin is more prone to wrinkles, blemishes, fine lines and other early signs of ageing. Hydrating skin care products allow proper functioning of your skin’s lipid barrier, thus preventing moisture loss from the skin and reducing the early signs of ageing. 

• Prevents Sunburn and Suntan

Hydrated skin is very less prone to sunburns and suntan. Drinking plenty of water isn’t enough to hydrate your skin. Hence, the natural ingredients such as aloe vera present in skin hydrating skin care products help maintain the moisture level of the skin, making it less prone to issues caused by sun exposure. 

• Reduces Acne Breakouts 

Dehydrated skin is low on defence from external pollutants that clog pores and result in acne breakouts. Ingredients present in hydrating skin care products such as Hazel Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, AHA & BHA, and Fig Extract, clear dead skin cells and nourish skin from within.

• Tightens Skin 

Who likes sagging skin? No one! Well, just intaking plenty of fluids isn’t enough to provide your skin with the moisture it needs to stay firm and tight. Hydrating skin care products provide your skin with the extra dose of hydration that it needs to stay firm and supple.

• Helps Maintain pH Balance

Dehydration disturbs the pH levels of your skin, thus making it prone to various skin issues. A layer of hydrating skincare products helps balance and bring back the original pH levels of the skin, aiding it to become less susceptible to skin problems like wrinkles, acne, pigmentation, fine lines, etc.

• Evens Out Skin Tone

A well-hydrated skin is less likely to face skin issues and clear skin calls out for even-toned skin. Hence, giving your skin an additional boost of hydration through hydrating skincare products along with plenty of fluids and water may help you get that clear even-toned skin you always dreamt of!

How To Keep Skin Hydrated In Summer: Summer Skincare Routine

We know sunscreen is important to prevent your skin from the harsh outbreaks of the summer season. But, that’s not the only skincare product you need to protect your skin and maintain its youthful glow. To maintain the radiance of your skin, you need to follow a proper summer skin care regimen that prevents your skin from getting dry and tanned. Here’s a summer skincare routine you must follow this season:

• Cleanse your skin

Cleansing your skin helps remove excess oil, thus unclogging the pores. However, do not often wash your face, as it may make dry out your skin. As your skin produces excess sebum and there is a lot of oil on your skin already, avoid cream-based cleansers, rather opt for gel-based cleansers like Revlon’s Touch and Glow Advance Radiance Gel Face Wash. It is infused with the goodness of Fig Extract, Hazel Extract and Capsuine Flower Extract that works excellently toning, rejuvenating and tightening skin pores. 

• Toning

The next step in your summer skincare regime is toning the skin. Use a pore-minimising toner from Revlon. It helps in preventing skin breakouts, reducing dark spots and gives you a smooth glowing skin. 

• Apply Serum 

A serum infused with Hyaluronic works best to retain the skin’s natural moisture and Salicylic acid’s antimicrobial properties help in preventing breakouts and acne. Revlon’s Touch and Glow Advance Radiance Face Serum with these two major ingredients and willow bark and apple fruit extract helps maintain skin’s health and anti-wrinkle agents improve skin’s elasticity. This is a crucial summer skincare step. 

• Moisturiser 

No matter if your skin is oily or not, a moisturiser is a must in keeping the moisture levels of the skin intact. It helps in making your skin soft and plump. Try Revlon’s amazing Touch and Glow Advance Radiance Cream infused with dual sunscreen to protect your skin from sun damage, honey for moisture and an advanced vitamin agent that makes your skin glow.

• SPF

Whether you love to stay indoors or move outside in the sun, an SPF is a must. Choose Revlon’s Touch and Glow Advanced Radiance Suncare Daily Moisturising Lotion with SPF 50 or Touch and Glow Advanced Radiance Suncare Daily Moisturising Lotion with SPF 30 that hydrates your skin with the goodness of aloe vera and sunscreen agents that protects your skin from UVA/UVB rays.

Lastly, once you are done with your skincare routine, we suggest you choose makeup products that feel light and blend in easily with your skin. Avoid doing heavy makeup during the summer season, as it may make you look horrible and sweat a lot. 

Conclusion

Stepping outside in the sun from a chilled room or vice versa, high levels of humidity, engaging in swimming to stay cool and excessive exposure outside can have adverse effects on your skin. But by providing your skin required hydration and following a proper summer skincare regime you can restore your skin’s natural shine, texture and health. With this blog, we believe we helped you in knowing the benefits of hydrating skin care products and summer skincare steps you should follow for healthy-looking and glowing skin in summer. If you understood the same and want to give your skin a boost of hydration, include Revlon’s skin care products in your beauty regime and start to see the difference. 

Frequently Asked Questions on How To Get Hydrated Skin

- Does hydration brighten skin?

Hydrated skin is free from skin issues such as wrinkles, blemishes, fine lines and rough texture, thus providing you with clear and clean skin. Clean skin free from skin issues aids in improving the complexion. 

- How do you know if your skin needs hydration?

You can check your hydration levels by pinching the skin on your cheeks, back, abdomen or chest. If your skin doesn’t return to normal, chances are high that it is lacking proper hydration.

- Does hydrating make you look younger?

A well-hydrated skin is free from signs of ageing such as fine lines, wrinkles, freckles and blemishes and gives you a youthful glow.