NATURE. NURTURE. NOURISH.

How to Hydrate your Skin Naturally

Ashley, an Ayurvedic health expert, told us, “This is a common misconception among a lot of my patients. Whenever I mention their dehydrated skin, they start defending themselves by saying that they moisturize their skin enough.”

Moisturisation and hydration cannot be used synonymously. When we talk about hydration, it simply means upscaling the quantity of water in the skin. Moisturization, on the other hand, means locking in the skin’s protective barrier and aiding it to prevent water loss.

We are 70% water, which makes it inevitable that water plays a huge role in our physiology.

Epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue form the three layers of our skin. Inadequate water content on the outer layer leads to dullness and even affects the elasticity of the skin ultimately hampering the dermatological functionality.

So, this blog is solely dedicated to helping you in hydrating your skin well.

But before we get into the tips on how to hydrate our skin naturally, let’s understand what dehydrated skin looks like.

How to know if you have Dehydrated Skin?

Dehydrated skin and dry skin are not the same things. Dry skin is a skin type whereas dehydrated skin is a skin condition. You cannot use the terms interchangeably. But how will you understand if your skin is dehydrated? Check for these symptoms of dehydrated skin.

Your skin will appear duller than your actual skin tone.
Dark circles and puffiness around your eyes will persist even after sleeping adequately.
Skin irritation and itchiness.
Your face will show early signs of aging, like wrinkles.

5 lifestyle changes that will help you hydrate your skin naturally

Ayurveda is a science that believes in natural healing by bringing your inner constitution in balance. This balance can be achieved by bringing some lifestyle changes.

The solution to dehydrated skin also lies in bringing some lifestyle changes. Read them below!

Drink water

Drinking water is a universal tip that fits in all situations. From mental to physical health, water is the ultimate remedy for any woos! But how many of us actually take it seriously? How many of us fail to finish even a bottle of water throughout the day? Well, I've got my hands raised here!

But it is essential! For everything else and hydrating your skin! Drink it! Keep water bottles all around the house and at your workplace! You can prepare detox water by adding citrus fruits to it! It not only adds flavor but also acts as an antioxidant!

Quick Tip - Caffeine intake highly dehydrates your skin. Switch them with herbal teas as they are a great source of hydration.

Eat Water-based Foods

Another natural and quick way of hydrating your skin is eating food that has high water content.

“Rasa, the essence of the food that you eat, forms the first tissue, according to Ayurveda. This can be equated to lymph. Rasa hydrates the skin, keeps up the skin health and immunity. Rasa also regulates the effects of hormones on the skin,” says Dr. Zeel Gandhi, Chief Ayurvedic Doctor at Vedix.

Snack on tropical vegetables and fruits like watermelons and cucumbers during the summertime and indulge in delicious oranges and strawberries during the winters.

The bathing regime

We all love to get inside hot water at the end of the day as it helps us relax. But..

You should avoid using too hot water to take a shower every day, unless you’re a cold-region dweller. This is because hot water takes away all the essential oils that our skin secrets naturally and also amplifies the sensitivity of our skin.

Use only natural cleansers on your skin

Did you know that only 32 out 100 people in the U.S. check the ingredients list before buying cosmetic or skincare products?

Do you belong to the 32% population? If not, start looking out for artificial fragrances, chemicals, synthetics, anything that is not natural or as we say, ANYTHING YOU CANNOT EAT!

This is because these products will strip out your skin’s natural moisture content. Use natural cleansers that will keep your skin hydrated without stripping its moisture content.

The bathing regime

We all love to get inside hot water at the end of the day as it helps us relax. But..

You should avoid using too hot water to take a shower every day unless you’re a cold-region dweller. This is because hot water takes away all the essential oils that our skin secrets naturally and also amplifies the sensitivity of our skin.

Use only natural cleansers on your skin

Did you know that only 32 out 100 people in the U.S. check the ingredients list before buying cosmetic or skincare products?

Do you belong to the 32% population? If not, start looking out for artificial fragrances, chemicals, synthetics, anything that is not natural or as we say, ANYTHING YOU CANNOT EAT!

This is because these products will strip out your skin’s natural moisture content. Use natural cleansers that will keep your skin hydrated without stripping its moisture content.

Include a natural serum or facial oil in your skincare regime

Facial oils are not everyone’s favorite. They’re often loathed because of the stigmas around them!

Read 6 common myths about facial oils here!

But these emollients form one of the crucial steps for hydration. Facial oils or serums have a high content of hydrating ingredients that can provide the skin with an adequate amount of water.

We recommend natural facial oils such as Ayurvedic Origin’s Kumkuma Miracle Glow Serum!

This oil is said to be one of the best choices for hydrating your skin because it is the concoction of Kesar, Lal Chandan, Manjishtha and 23 other magical ingredients!

So, these are our 5 most effective tips to hydrate your skin naturally.

Did you know that Ayurveda categorizes the skin on the basis of their energies or Doshas - Vata Pitta Doshas! Among the three of them, people with Vata skin type experience the perils of dehydrated skin.

If you are a Vata, inculcate these five tips in your daily life to see effective changes.

Don’t know your dosha yet? Read here about the Ayurvedic Doshas and identify your skin type!

Safe and 100% Natural Ingredients

Not Tested on Animals

Skin Care to Reveal Your Natural Beauty

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed