HYDRATING YOUR SKIN FOR THAT YOUTHFUL GLOW

Hydrated skin is happy skin indeed. It just looks and feels good to the touch. When it comes to a healthy, glowing complexion, the importance of skin hydration is almost unmatched in skincare. But while it might seem like keeping your skin hydrated should be easy enough, it can be harder than it sounds.

Dehydrated skin needs water, but it might take more than a layer of your favorite moisturizer to bring it back to life. The good news? It's still possible — with the right habits, products and a little TLC.

How to Hydrate Your Face

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Understanding the importance of skin hydration isn't the same as having hydrated skin, unfortunately — but it's the first step toward happier glowing skin.

If your complexion is begging for a drink, focus on creating a consistent routine packed with hydrating skincare products, treatments and, yes, more water. Skip drying ingredients like alcohol in favor hydrating alternatives.

For skin that's hydrated and set to stay that way, aim for:

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1. Use water-based products: The key to hydration is water, so opt for water-based products wherever you can. Try a hydrating water gel moisturizer after cleansing and exfoliating to help restore hydration to your skin. Beauty By Miriam All Natural Rose and Hyaluronic Trio skin care line is my go to. I might sound bias being it is my line, however; my skin care line works well with my skin.

2. Add serums to your routine: Give your skin a daily chance to soak up a power-packed serum. Try using a hydrating serum right before moisturizing your skin in the morning, and add a night serum to your evening routine.

3. Apply a night cream: Skin naturally rejuvenates while you sleep, making it a great time to focus on restoring and treating your skin. Give your complexion an extra nighttime boost with a night cream or a heavier moisturizer than you would wear during the day.

Hydration's Secret Ingredient

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There's no shortage of hydrating products sitting on store shelves waiting to help revitalize your skin. If the choice is overwhelming and you want simplicity in your routine, be on the lookout for one key ingredient — hyaluronic acid. This naturally occurring substance is found throughout your body, but it's especially concentrated in your skin. How does hyaluronic acid hydrate skin? Well, its main job is to bind to water and hold it within the skin's surface.

Pollution and other environmental stressors or triggers that you encounter every day can take a toll on skin health, leaving it feeling dry and looking dull. By incorporating a product that includes hyaluronic acid into your routine, you can help keep your skin hydrated so it looks and feels fresh.

So give your skin a refreshing drink of water — it's earned it, and so have you.

Beauty by Miriam