How to Keep Your Skin Hydrated

Learn how to take care of your skin to keep it healthy and hydrated in the summer and throughout the rest of the year.

Your skin needs water to keep its strength and elasticity. This is why it is important to keep your skin hydrated. Dry skin can feel itchy and look scaly and cracked, and it will not appear as radiant as properly hydrated skin. As a result, this can accentuate fine lines and wrinkles.

Fortunately, there are many ways you can help keep your skin hydrated and healthy.

• Avoid taking long baths. Set a time limit of 5 to 10 minutes, and use lukewarm water.
• Avoid harsh soaps, detergents, or cosmetics. Look for products labeled as “gentle.”
• Be careful when using coarse sponges or harsh exfoliators.
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
• Apply skin moisturizer.
• Only use products meant for your skin type (for example, for dry skin, for oily skin, etc.).

If you notice that your skin remains unusually dry even after adopting all of these measures, you should talk to your health care provider, since dry skin can sometimes be caused by certain health conditions.

At Salus Clinics, we have general practitioners and dermatologists ready to assist you. Make your appointment today by calling 787.789.1996.