Hydrating Secrets that Reveal Radiant Skin
- Published: Tuesday, February 22nd 2011
- in Beauty
Aging skin doesn’t just account for expression lines, crow’s feet, or deep-set wrinkles – dull, dry skin can also make us appear older than we’d like. The reason? Lipids, the natural oil and fat compounds that protect against moisture loss, break down as we age, resulting in parched, lackluster skin that’s more apt to highlight the appearance of those irritating fine lines and wrinkles. When it’s time to do damage control, we turn to our fave NewBeauty experts, who say drinking water and utilizing moisturizing skincare products can reverse the effects of dehydrated skin (we’ll toast to that!):
Quick tips to keep you refreshed:
• Drink tons of H20 to stay hydrated, but avoid excessive amounts of alcohol and caffeine
• Antioxidants are your new BFFs. They replenish lost moisture and strengthen your skin
• Moisture can’t penetrate through dead skin cells, so exfoliating regularly to unblock pores should be a vital part of your skincare routine
Beauty products to enhance hydration:
• SPF protection gets another plus: Sun exposure can contribute to dryness and loss of elasticity, so guard yourself against harmful rays with the Miracle Skin Transformer. This tinted moisturizer has SPF 20 properties and is packed with encapsulated antioxidants and vitamins that offer skin a hydration boost. $48, miracleskintransformer.com
• Antioxidant-rich creams can have potent results. This Snowberry Cellular Regeneration Night Cream features water-restoring pomegranate extract and idebenone, which help neutralize free radicals and boost collagen and elastin. Best applied right before you catch your Zzzzs. $145, snowberrybeauty.com
• A water-soluble, creamy milk cleanser like ESPA Hydrating Cleansing Milk purifies without stripping the skin’s natural balance of oils responsible for hydration. $45, espaonline.com
• Éminence Organics Strawberry Rhubarb Masque’s strawberry, rhubarb, and grape-seed extracts combine with hyaluronic acid to leave skin soft, dewy, and smelling yummy. $52, eminenceorganics.com
Kate Phillips
