4 EASY WAYS TO KEEP YOUR SKIN HYDRATED DURING THE SUMMER

Here are 4 easy ways to keep your skin hydrated whilst enjoying the warm weather:

1. CLEANSE AND EXFOLIATE

Cleansing the face before exfoliating allows you to kick off your beauty routine with a fresh start.  A splash of water & a zesty exfoliator can excite your senses and give your skin a lively feel that you can fall in love with. Morevover, cleansing and exfoliating can aid in removing dead skin cells that would otherwise cause uneccessary build up and damage. 

1. MOISTURISE YOUR SKIN

Just like our body, our skin can get incredibly thirsty. The most important benefits of moisturising your skin is to keep it hydrated and prevent dryness. 

In addition, sun damage can easily happen to the skin and cause cause early signs of ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles. As such, my keeping your skin moisturised, you’re helping to keep these ageing appearence factors at bay .

1. DON’T FORGET SUNSCREEN

Summer means sunny outdoor adventures!  But before going outside to enjoy the beautiful weather, the best thing you can do to keep your skin looking young, healthy and prevent damage is to make sure to use a form of sun protection on your skin daily, even when there are clouds in the sky. 

Sun exposure can dehydrate your skin, causing it to lose moisture, and burn the surface lauers, resulting in an ever drier feeling, so don’t forget to apply your sunscreen every time you step out for the day.

1. USE HYALURONIC ACID

Hyaluronic acid is a hero active ingredient in skincare and is critical in maintaining skin hydration. Its molecules can attract up to 1,000 times their own weight in water, which is why they're so effective at hydrating the skin and keeping it moisturised throughout the day. Look for products that make the most of this water-retntion ingredient to really get a boost from your skincare routine!

Our favourite hydration routine at Dr Botanicals:

• Kale Superfood Nourishing Day Moisturiser 30ml
• SPF 30 Body Cream 50ml