Indian summers are so relentless
that they’re almost a part of the culture.
Now year long tans and tank tops
aren’t necessarily a bad thing,
but dehydrated prune skin definitely is!
Dehydrated skin is caused
when our skin loses its water content
and moisture levels, making it look dull and lacklustre.
But here’s the good news
that’s probably the ONLY downside to summer!
Nothing has quicker results than something
working internally, because as true in most cases
it’s all an inside job.
In this case what you need to put on the inside
are foods that are exceedingly rich in Omega-3 fatty acids
and here’s why.
Your skin contains a certain amount of fat
and omega-3 fatty acids make up an important part of it
What this fat does is that it helps your skin become
a strong barrier against
all the junk that’s trying to get into it.
It also packs in the moisture,
so if this barrier is weak,
the water from our body escapes by seeping through it
leaving you with dehydrated, itchy skin.
So to avoid becoming this unfortunate soul,
make sure you include
some easy sources of Omega-3 in your diet such as
walnuts, flaxseeds, soyabean
and fish, especially mackerel and salmon.
When it comes to a hydrating liquid,
good ol’ H20 definitely wears a crown.
However in addition to drinking plenty of water,
there’s also the humble glass of coconut water that
constantly lives in its shadow.
Not only is it also restorative in terms of
quickly replacing all the lost body fluids that are
essential for us to stay hydrated,
but it comes with its own list of benefits
such as anti-aging properties
and the ability to ward off acne.
So in case you’ve been waiting for it
this would be your cue to drink up!
Lotions are the way to go in summer
because when putting the right things into your body
and applying the right things topically on it join hands,
then the results are nothing short of magic
it’s teamwork I guess!
Nivea’s Aloe Hydration Body Lotion
is a good one to opt for because its light formula
gently hydrates the skin.
Aloe Vera alone is known for its soothing properties.
It helps treat sunburns, rashes, calms down redness
and since its leaves are thick and fleshy,
they store so much water
making it the perfect ingredient to promote hydration.
Do right by your skin by taking a coin sized amount
and spreading it all over your body.
It's completely non-greasy and fast absorbing,
which works well for those of us
that don’t want to walk around looking like
a weather and product induced oil spill.
It absorbs in seconds so you'll barely have to wait
before putting your clothes on.
Since frequently dunking your face
into a cold wash bin everywhere you go is not only
impractical but downright weird,
you can create your own hydrating, spray-on mist
to achieve similar results!
The simplest little concoction,
all you have to do is cut up a small cucumber
and put it into the blender.
Then take the cucumber mush and place it onto a cheesecloth,
squeezing all its juice into the bowl beneath it.
Next add a tsp of aloe vera gel into the bowl
and finish up with ⅓ of a cup of distilled water.
Pour the mixture into a spray bottle
and you have yourself a quick and easy way
to get moisture into your skin
whenever you feel the need
and the best part is, you can do it all
without ruining your makeup.
Yes, I know it feels like you’ve found nirvana
after crawling in the desert heat when coming home,
but the AC is sneakily dehydrating your skin
and the little drops of water dripping from it
are proof of that.
An AC cools the air in your room
by sucking all the moisture out of it,
creating this dry, vaporless air.
It works the same way on your skin as well,
by sucking the moisture out of it.
So if your nursing terribly dehydrated skin
and the thought of hitting the off switch on the air-conditioner
is horrific to you,
massaging a light lotion into your skin
to keep it hydrated through the night is a great option.
What you have there is a great little trick
to avoid waking up looking like a prune every morning.
So make sure you follow these tips
especially during summer
because it’s a jungle out there and it’s super important
to keep your skin smooth, healthy and irritation free!
I hope you have all that down, because thats a wrap!
I’m Seerat and until next time stay tuned and stay Glamrs