For as long as I can remember, my skin has always been on the dry side. Not the Mojave Desert, of course, but somewhere close to this climate. The condition of my dry skin gets somewhat better during the warm periods of the year. In fact, it gets pretty oily around the T-zone. Plus, my crater-like pores always attract dirt, making the overall situation less than pleasant.
Replenish and Hydrate
Anyways, since the time when I finally started to take care of my skin, I have tried various products trying to replenish the hydrolipid balance. Lightweight daily and nighttime moisturizer has certainly helped my skin to feel and look better, but I always felt like this wasn't enough for me, especially in winter. But the solution to long-lasting skin hydration was so obvious that it took me by surprise, and today I'm going to share this secret with all of you, my lovelies.
How to Tell That Your Skin Is Dehydrated?
If you know, you know, of course. But because some of us are so used to the feeling of dryness, it helps to highlight the most telling signs.
Visually, dehydrated skin can look dull, lose its bouncy elasticity, and show a fine network of tiny, crepey lines. You might also notice that your complexion suddenly looks tired or shadowed, particularly around the eyes, because the skin cells are deflated from a lack of internal moisture. The sensation itself is very distinctive, and it's important to learn how to identify it – it feels tight, annoying, and the surface of your skin can feel stretched, almost like a balloon.
Layer over Moisture?
The skincare puzzle started to get solved a few years ago when I received a Banish Acne kit for a review. Together with a few skin masks that help to cleanse pores, I was lucky enough to try Banish Face Spray. It is an incredible product! I wanted to use it in the summer to refresh my thirsty skin. But one day, I decided to use this meadow in a spray bottle in an unusual way. Let me share the details.
Have you ever seen Johnson's Baby Oil commercial, where a lady applies oil on her skin right after the shower? She applies a portion of baby oil on wet skin, without drying it off with the towel. The idea of such a skin-hydrating method is simple – oil is heavier than water, so it locks it in the skin, not allowing it to evaporate.
So, I thought, if it works with water and baby oil, why wouldn't it work with facial mist and moisturizer? And I tried to apply my night moisturizer on my face after I generously sprayed it with the mist. What do you think, did it work?
Simplicity Is Genius
It was a shocking revelation that such a simple method of skin hydration worked wonders for my skin! And why haven't I tried it before? Well, as you can see, it took me millions of years to finally try it out, but better late than never, I guess. Ever since this skincare experiment, my skin feels a lot more hydrated and glowing. I even include this step as part of my glass skin routine for that flawless, youthful glow.
Água Floral or Flower Water by Brazilian skincare brand Elemento Mineral is an all-natural toner, which I use daily to hydrate my facial skin and neck. All it has in the ingredients is water and rose petals' extract, which calms down irritation, refreshes, and rejuvenates the skin. Rosewater is recommended for acne-prone skin, eczema, and different types of dermatitis. It not only refreshes skin but also helps to remove excess skin oil and dirt.
How to Implement It?
There are a few ways to use rose water in your skincare routine. First, use it as a skin toner. Apply a small amount of water on a cotton pad and cleanse the skin after you wash. Rosewater toner will remove the remaining dirt and old skin cells. The second way to use rose water is to spray it evenly on your face and neck before applying moisturizer. As I mentioned earlier, this method will lock the water and vitamins in the skin and prevent early evaporation.The next way is to substitute regular water in a clay mask preparation with rose water. It is less rough than tap water and will infuse a clay mask with extra benefits and oils. I like to mix my green clay and white clay with lavender and rose water.
This hydrating trick works wonders on every skin type: from dry and flaky to oily and acne-prone. If you have any other issues with your skin – hypersensitivity, eczema, Rosacea, or battling tsw – then this low-key skin hydrating trick will surely relieve any unpleasant symptoms. You can try it on any part of your body, like dry elbows, knees, feet, and even on your hair!
This Works on Hair Too!
This hydrating method works just as well on the hair. Right after the shower, I dry it gently with the old cotton t-shirt to remove the majority of water, and then I apply coconut oil or serum to moisturize my thirsty hair cuticles. Try this low-key hair hydrating method, and you'll feel (and see) improvements after the very first time. Your hair will be softer and look shinier and smoother, plus you'll feel the difference when you're going to brush your deeply-hydrated locks.
Summing Up...
And what about you, lovelies, how do you keep your skin and hair hydrated? Maybe you have some product suggestions for me and other readers to try? Please, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. I'll be happy to hear your opinions! Thank you for reading my post; hopefully, it was interesting and somehow useful to you. I'll talk to you soon!
