Importance Of Hydrating Your Skin/Body

The skin naturally has some oils and waxes which help in the barrier function. This barrier protects against other germs and entrants into the skin. This barrier function is disrupted in certain skin diseases like eczema, psoriasis where there is a lot of dryness and scaling. Other causes of dry skin are excessive use of soaps, harsh chemicals, harsh weather that cause evaporation, etc. Dry skin isn’t able to protect itself from irritants, its more sensitive, dull and also ages quickly.

This is why its important to moisturize skin for healthy functioning

A moisturizing lotion for the body that isn’t too heavy is suitable for people with oily skin and normal skin but those with dry skin or skin conditions like eczema need to moisturize with heavier emollients .

Similarly for the face lotions and serums are suitable for normal to oily skin whereas creams are suitable for people with dry skin.

How To Stay Hydrated Inside Out - Whether Sun Or Rain

Make it a point to hydrate internally by staying hydrated. Drink 8 glasses of water per day (2-3 litres) . You can make this interesting by adding herbs, fruit etc to the water to make it herb or fruit infused.

Avoid bottled water, bottled drinks and other carbonated aerated drinks. Avoid canned fruit juices. All these contain preservatives and sugar which Is harmful for your body.

Seek shade, use sun protection. Staying outdoors in heat dehydrates the body quickly. When working out you sweat quite a bit which can also cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance esp for long distance runners. Keep hydrating with water

Externally misturise with body lotion or cream and face with a hyaluronic or vitamin C based serum