4 Reasons to Hydrate Your Skin

Spring has officially sprung which means its time to shed that dry, dehydrated winter skin and prepare it for summer time. Dehydrated skin appears dull and weathered and is a result of low humidity, heavy sunlight, pollution and diet, just to name a few.

While everyone understands the importance of drinking at least eight glasses of water per day, skin hydration is not talked about as much as it should be. As water helps flush out toxins, relieve fatigue and improve mood, skin hydration can enhance its appearance, resulting in a youthful, healthier complexion.

As we shed our layers and get ready to enjoy the sun here in the Temecula area, iTAN Inland Empire District Manager Monica Golloian has shared her four top reasons to hydrate your skin:

Anti-Aging. Dehydrated skin thins, wrinkles and breaks out more easily than hydrated skin. However, with proper hydration, you can fight the effects of aging on all fronts. Hydrated skin better maintains its elasticity, meaning you can delay and smooth out deep wrinkles. In addition, hydration fights the build-up of skin cells that trap acne-causing bacteria, helping reduce blemishes and the pesky scars they leave behind.

Skin Brightening. That fresh, back from vacation look is closer than you think. Along with minimizing wrinkles, dryness and blemishes, keeping your skin hydrated gives you a noticeably brighter complexion. Drinking plenty of water is the first step to achieving bright skin, but hydrating products that are formulated to increase the water content in skin can quickly give you a plump, supple look.

Detoxification. Skin is our protective barrier against the toxic agents we encounter throughout the day, including pollution and pore-clogging beauty products. Not only does maintaining adequate skin hydration support the integrity of this protective barrier, it also helps detoxify the pollutants that inevitably make their way into skin pores.

Extending Your Tan. Whether you plan to soak up a bronze glow at the beach or in a salon, the hydration of your skin can have an enormous effect on the lifespan of your tan. That’s because when skin is dehydrated, it becomes rough and flaky, and it sheds sooner than it should. Never forget to apply sunscreen to protect your skin, and the next time you make a trip to the beach or salon, be sure to incorporate a hydrating moisturizer afterwards to sustain your tan.

Knowing what you’re up against and the importance of keeping your skin hydrated is half the battle. As the warm weather approaches, be sure to wear sunscreen, drink water, regularly exfoliate, and apply hydrating toners, serums and masks. For full-body hydration, try iTAN’s Hydration Station which replenishes your entire body in just 20 minutes with revitalizing moisture through infrared heat and vitamin-infused steam.