Top 5 Hydration Hacks For Healthy Skin

Help your skin become the best version of itself through these hacks!

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Moisture is the bedrock of healthy, glowing skin. But with factors such as stress or the changing seasons wreaking havoc on our skin, having an effective skincare routine might not be enough. Eating healthy food, getting lots of exercise and drinking lots of water are ideal steps but short of chugging down gallons of water on a daily basis, getting well-hydrated, glowing skin can get tricky.

Here are our top 5 hydration hacks that you can easily follow to help your skin become the best version of itself:

Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!

We can’t stress this enough! Don’t be tempted to skip this essential product, especially during colder weather. Cold temperatures tend to dry up our skin even more, making it feel tighter and more sensitive to irritation. Use light, moisturizing creams that can be absorbed well by skin, to help make it softer and more supple.

Drink up and drink smart!

Loading up on liquids doesn’t mean your favorite coffee or matcha drink. These caffeinated drinks - while giving you energy - work as diuretics, which increase fluid loss and results in dehydration.  The ideal 8 glasses of water a day is still the key to getting your skin to look well-hydrated. Tired of drinking boring, old water? Try coconut water, an even better option as it contains high levels of potassium, an electrolyte that helps maintain and improve your hydration levels.

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Exfoliate

You might think this is counter-intuitive, but exfoliation is an essential hydration hack you shouldn’t ignore. When you exfoliate, you remove dry and flaky skin as well as dead skin cells, allowing your moisturizer to penetrate easily and deeply into the skin. It also boosts circulation, improves lymphatic drainage and stimulates collagen synthesis, which are key to having soft, supple and glowing skin.

Amp up your night-time skincare routine

If you want to wake up with your skin all dewy and fresh, you need to level up the products you apply during your skincare routine at night. Hydrating masks, serums and oils, or a rich moisturizer should do the trick. Ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, ceramides, lactic acid and glycerin are hydration superstars in the skincare world, so try products that feature these as one of the main ingredients.

Pamper your skin!

Yes, leading a busy and successful career is wonderful, but don’t forget to take care of yourself. Get yourself and your skin pampered with a relaxing facial treatment! Upkeep Med Spa - with boutiques located at Dallas and New York’s Upper East Side and West Village - offers luxurious facial treatments for your skin’s every concern. Try our Hydra Facial, perfect for restoring your skin’s hydration level - your skin will thank you for it!

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