Beauty
DRY SKIN HYDRATION HACKS FOR PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Winter or should we say the milder temperatures , are well and truly over , here in the region . The heat in the Middle East , can be very harsh and can wreak havoc on your skin . Keeping your skin hydrated in these desert conditions is important and below are a few hacks that you should try , in order to ensure your skin remains constantly moisturised .
Sleep with a humidifier
It sounds so simple , but this trick will work , for both dry skin and acne-prone skin types . When we feel our skin getting drier , our first thought is to use a heavier , creamier moisturizer , which can lead to clogged pores , for those with congested skin . A humidifier , on the other hand , will put more moisture into the air , helping to regulate your bedroom ’ s environment . Your skin can grab more hydration .
Keep your shower temperature properly regulated .
Hot water can be very drying and strip the skin of its natural oils . The heat from the shower softens the skin ’ s natural oil barrier , and soap washes it away . Without this barrier , skin easily loses moisture , leading to dryness , itchiness and irritation . A hot shower can also exacerbate skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema . Always take a lukewarm shower and keep it short ( around 10 minutes or less ). If you take a bath , set a timer before you get in , so you don ’ t lose track of time .
Spritz with rosewater
Rose is awesome for hydrating skin when mixed with water , and feels incredible when you are getting sticky from walking around outside .
Drink more water
Drinking more water won ’ t directly affect skin hydration , but staying hydrated has its benefits . When your body is dehydrated , it sends water to other organs before your skin . It also pulls moisture from anywhere it can , starting with the skin . By drinking more water , you ’ re ensuring that all your organs have enough water to function properly . But the water that reaches your face won ’ t affect the outermost layers , so topical hydration is still a necessity !
Eat fatty foods
Well , ones with good fats , like omega- 3s . Green juice and things like avocado , flax and olive oil are popular for hydration and anti-aging . The healthy fats help bolster the cell membrane and increase the skin ’ s ability to hold onto water — keeping it healthier and hydrated from within .
Apply body lotion / oil when skin is still wet
If you ’ re moisturising post-shower , do it before you dry off completely . When applied immediately after bathing , the moisturiser product is able to trap some of the water still on your body and use it to hydrate your skin . If you leave your skin bare for more than one minute , it will start to dehydrate as the dry air attracts moisture out of the skin . Try a luxurious natural body oil .
Intensify hydration overnight .
Apply foot cream before bedtime and cover feet . The socks help to ‘ lock in ’ moisture for extra dry skin relief , while you sleep , so that your feet are soft and smooth in the morning . If it is too hot to sleep in socks , keep your feet covered for as long as possible , after moisturising , in order to trap in some of the moisture .