Dry, flaky and rough skin are a part and parcel of summers. Roshni Devi shares home remedies that will help keep your skin hydrated during the season
Keeping your skin hydrated and smooth during the hot summer months can be very challenging. The scorching heat leaves no stone unturned to make you feel dehydrated, retaining moisture becomes a tedious task. Here are a few ways to retain your skin’s moisture without spending a bomb on several cosmetics.
Make water your best friend. Make sure to drink atleast eight to 10 glasses of water everyday if not more. This will help in retaining moisture and will keep your body hydrated thereby locking in the skin’s moisture to avoid dryness.
Fruits and fresh juices can help. Make sure to have ample of citrus fruits in your diet. One can also drink fresh fruit juices to avoid dehydration.
Skipping sunscreen is a big ‘no-no’. Many of us tend to ignore sunscreen and directly apply make-up. This is a strict no. Suncreens help to lock moisture and avoid the damage caused by UV rays.
Use glycerin. One can directly dab a cotton ball into glycerin and apply it all over the face during night. It will help to keep your skin hydrated. If you have oily skin, you can also add few drops of lemon juice into it to avoid making your skin look extra oily.