Hydration needs for healthy skin
 
Hydrated skin is healthy skin. When the epidermis (outermost layer of our skin) does not contain enough moisture, the skin loses its elasticity, feels rough, looks red and inflamed and exaggerated fine lines and wrinkles. Hydrated skin, on the other hand, feels smooth and soft. The epidermis needs the moisture to flush away toxins and carry all the good and essential nutrients to the skin cells. Irritants and germs are also more able to slip through the lipid barrier when the skin lacks moisture.
 
The easiest way to hydrate skin is by drinking plenty of water, up to 1.5 litres a day. We should eat foods that are rich in essential fatty acids such as salmon, olive oil, walnuts and pumpkin seeds. Baths and showers should be warm and not too hot. Too much heat (heating) and cold (air conditioning) can also steal moisture from the skin.
 
And of course, applying a good moisturiser a few minutes after cleansing your face will help your skin to absorb moisture whilst your pores are still open.
 
Our favourite moisturisers are:
 
- Elemis Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser
- SkinCeuticals Emollience 
- Dr Levy Intense Stem Cell Enriched Booster Cream