When the skin feels tight and suffers from discomfort, applying a topical treatment has become a real reflex. A good gesture that is important to combine with a more global approach such as the precepts of holistic beauty. Here are 5 ways to hydrate differently.
To drink a lot of waterDid you know that 30% of your vital water reserves are found in your skin? You will therefore have understood: drinking is the most important gesture to provide a good dose of hydration to the dermis. It is recommended to consume at least 1.5 L per day and 1.7 when doing sports. Water infused with fruit or mint, juices and herbal teas... There are several ways to quench your skin while having fun. It’s the ba-a-ba! |
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Adopt a balanced diet
Lack of time can sometimes lead to poor eating habits. So much so that it often happens that weeks pass without having touched a single fruit or vegetable. Result ? The skin takes a hit. It must be said that our body's preferred source of hydration remains that of food. (80% compared to 20% for treatments), so we prepare healthy dishes composed of fruits, vegetables, oilseeds, and fish without forgetting foods containing antioxidants , particularly appreciated by the skin. Cucumber, zucchini, citrus fruits, strawberries, grapes, avocado, salmon, artichoke, pecans, prunes… Here is a list (absolutely non-exhaustive) of products that you can easily consume and which will provide maximum results in terms of hydration levels. of your skin .
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Leave to breathe fresh airGetting out of the city and getting some fresh air is not only good for your morale, it's also good for your skin! And yes, the oxygen and ions present in the mountain or seaside air penetrate through the skin and allow better exchange between cells. Result ? The epidermis regenerates faster, blood circulation is improved and the collagen level is reinforced. Well oxygenated, the skin is strengthened, more hydrated, plumper and less dull . Why deprive yourself of it? |
Leave to breathe fresh airGetting out of the city and getting some fresh air is not only good for your morale, it's also good for your skin! And yes, the oxygen and ions present in the mountain or seaside air penetrate through the skin and allow better exchange between cells. Result ? The epidermis regenerates faster, blood circulation is improved and the collagen level is reinforced. Well oxygenated, the skin is strengthened, more hydrated, plumper and less dull . Why deprive yourself of it? |
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Limit external attacks
Beyond listening carefully to the different needs of your skin, knowing how to protect it from everyday attacks is another matter. Tobacco, alcohol, heat, air conditioning, pollution... All these elements can affect the skin barrier and increase the evaporation of water called transient water loss (TEWL). So we ban tobacco and alcohol, we avoid overheating or air conditioning a room and we make sure to maintain a good humidity level at home (ideally 30%) all this to limit dehydration of the skin .
Use a moisturizer adapted to your skin typeHaving a healthy lifestyle is good, but that doesn't take away the importance of a moisturizer in your daily routine! Because applying good care can also help pamper the skin barrier, nourish the cells while reducing water loss. So rather than choosing just one option, why don't you focus on all of them at once? The results will only be seen faster ! |
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