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No matter the season, there’s one thing they have in common- dehydrating our skin.  So how do we prevent it and treat it?  Here are some steps to help:

Use a gentle cleanser.  You want to opt for a hydrating, gentle, and naturally scented cleanser.  Look for ingredients that will help maintain your moisture such as glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and camilla flower.  Avoid harsh cleansers that strip the skin of its natural oils.  Sugar Sugar ™’s Grace Cleanser is safe and approved for facial and full body cleansing.

Hydrate with Moisturizer.  Choose a moisturizer that is rich in humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid which draws water back into the skin.  Moisturizers with fatty acids or those that are made up of fatty acids such as grapeseed oil, shea butter, and coconut oil help restore the skin barrier and lock in the moisture.  Start off your day with Sugar Sugar ™’s Helloy Hydration whipped body butter and throughout the day, when needing an extra boost of hydration, Sugar Sugar ™’s Moisture Mist (in three scents) contains hyaluronic acid and aloe making sure to keep the water back in its place all while smelling pretty darn good.

Exfoliate.  Using an exfoliator such as Sugar Sugar ™ ‘s Body Polish Scrub will help remove dead skin cells allowing your moisturizer to penetrate more effectively.  Consider scheduling  a facial to not only relax, but to let the aromas of an enzyme exfoliate, and the cooling of a face mask rehydrate that glow back in your face.  Sugar Sugar ™ has eight different facials you can choose from, but the Farm to Facial is dedicated to hydration.

Use a humidifier.  In dry or cold environments, using a humidifier to add moisture to the air and prevent your skin from becoming too dry.  

Avoid hot showers and hot tubs.  Hot water can strip your skin of its natural oils.  Using lukewarm water for showers and baths helps avoid drying out your skin.  Be sure to limit your hot tub usage because the chlorine can be very drying as well.

Protect your skin from the elements.  Applying a Zinc Block (yes, Sugar Sugar ™ has you covered there, too) during the day protects your skin from UV damage, which can  exacerbate dehydration.  

Add oils to your skin routine.  Considering adding a face oil to your nightly routine.  Oils with rosehip help lock in and nourish your skin.  Be sure to check out Sugar Sugar ™ ‘s G’Night N’Brighten that contains exactly rosehip oil, carrot seed oil (rejuvenates the skin), and pomegranate seed oil (regenerates the production of collagen).  

Avoid alcohol-based products.  Alcohol-based toners and products can further dry out your skin.  Opt for products that are clean and organic containing aloe, hyaluronic acid, rose water just  to name a few.  Sugar Sugar ™’s Skin From Scratch skincare line is always clean, organic, vegan and cruelty free with products containing ultra hydrating ingredients.   

Most importantly, drink water.  Hydrating from the inside by drinking plenty of water throughout the day plays a crucial role in maintaining skin moisture.

By following these steps consistently, you can restore moisture to your skin and keep it hydrated and healthy!