Staying Cool this Summer? How Does your skin Feel about that?

Do we need to moisturize in the summer months?  I’m sure your first thought is no.  With the summer humidity and perspiration you would think your skin wouldn’t need additional hydration.  Unfortunately, this is incorrect.  With so many of us beating the summer heat within air conditioned walls, we are actually dehydrating our skin and preventing the removal of toxins.

Air conditioning tends to remove the moisture from the air and as the environment becomes dry the surrounding air will begin pulling moisture from your skin.  This will make your skin flaky and itchy.

With the lowered temperatures, sweat production reduces and/or becomes non-existent.  Sweating is the body’s natural way to rid itself of toxins.  Holding onto these toxins in our skin causes it to be unhealthy, dull and can even lead to premature aging.  Also, the lower temperatures reduces oil production which is the body’s natural moisturizer.

So, what should you do to stay cool in the summer while keeping your skin healthy and looking it’s best?  Here are some tips:

Drink your water.  Water is key to keeping the body hydrated.

Apply a moisturizer regularly

Take breaks from the air conditioning.  Get out and take a short walk.