Does your skin sometimes feel like it’s giving you a tight hug? Maybe when you try and feel the surface of your skin it feels like sandpaper. Don’t even mention the cracks, make you look like ‘The Thing’ from the Fantastic 4.

Those are indications of dehydrated skin. Quite literally your skin is thirsting for some water. But I get it sometimes it’s not the easiest thing to remember to take your 8 glasses of water everyday.  Work-life balance is tough. So I am going to give you 5 simple steps to keep your skin hydrated:

🧼Using Gentle Cleansers

💧 Hydrating Toners or Serums 

🧴 Moisturizer 

🚰Drink Water 

1. Use a Gentle Cleanser

That doesn’t have any fragrances or heavy lather. Cleansers like CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser and Uncover Green Tea Revitalizing Cleanser will not strip your skin of its natural oil or moisture. 

Once in the morning while you are showering and in the evening before you. going to bed could make all the difference.

Here is a trick you can use, make sure you have a cleanser in your bathroom for your morning routine and one small one next to your sink for your evening routine. 

Every time you see them you will be reminded to cleanse and now you are step 1 into that plump skin.

Try to avoid hot water while cleansing, because it can heighten your level of skin sensitivity and dry out your skin, stripping it of necessary natural oils. Rather opt for lukewarm water or even cold water.

2. Don’t Forget your Hydrating Toners and Serums

Think of them as tiny water magnets for your skin, because they are full of humectants like hyaluronic acid or glycerin that help your skin with the absorption of water by increasing water content to the epidermis (the top layer of your skin). ^{1}. Then prepare your skin for the next step which is to moisturize. 

A toner like Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence and Mizizi Rose Water  to be used before the serum would help in locking in moisture thus, hydrating your skin.

A good serum like Uncover Baobab Glow-C Serum and La Roche Posay Hyalu B5 Serum on top of your bathroom counter will cue you into this habit every morning and evening. Apply on your skin while it is still a little bit damp.

3. Moisturizing is a Must!

This can never be foregone in your routine. It’s the entire reason why we started the routine in the first place. Moisturizers don’t add water to your skin, no. They trap your natural moisture inside. 

They act like sealants, trapping water and the hydrators that you’ve just applied from evaporating. ^{2} This comes right after the serums.

A good hydrating moisturizer like Sunkissed Hydragel Oil-Free Moisturizer and Garnier Even & Matte Aquagel Glow Jelly Moisturizer that will deeply nourish the skin by locking in moisture, strengthening the skin barrier, and leaving your complexion soft, smooth, and radiant all day.

4. Drink Your 8 Glasses Everyday

Hydration starts from the inside. If you don’t have moisture in your body, what moisture do you expect to be trapped in? Drinking water helps your skin cells function better, keeping your skin elastic and plump.

The secret is to divide your water intake routine into 4 different times. 2 in the morning, 2 in midday, 2 in the evening, and 2 before you sleep.

It’s time to say good bye to that dry irritating skin. With a 4 step simple routine you can change your entire look. No more looking like ‘The Thing’. The power is in your hands and with great power comes great responsibility.

Now this stays between us, okay? 🤫Never forget your sunscreen—it’s your skin’s real MVP. The main line of defense. The holy grail.

Take your super power today