Hydration is the secret behind healthy and beautiful skin. Of course, drinking water is one way to keep your skin hydrated. However, there are other ways to keep your skin hydrated.

Read on to find out the products you should include in your skin-care routine for hydrated skin.

Use the right facial cleanser

Use facial cleanser for your face. Such cleansers are specially formulated to remove oils and dirt on the skin as well as the residue of sunscreen and make-up. Also, facial cleansers unclog pores and exfoliate dead skin cells.

That said, you should find the right cleanser for your skin type. They come in many forms – some are dense and creamy, while others are water-like. Cleansing gels such as the Artistry Hydra-V Foaming Cleansers are easier to use and great for oily or normal to dry skin.

You should use your cleanser twice a day – after you wake up and before you sleep.

Invest in a moisturizer with hydrating ingredients

A moisturizer, as the name suggests, hydrates your skin. Regardless of your skin type, you will reap more benefits by using a moisturizer with hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid. Other important ingredients to look for include vitamin c and pro-retinol, which prevent the aging of the skin. 

I recommend the Artistry Hydra-V Replenishing Moisture Cream because it has Pure Norwegian fjord water which releases hydration deep into the skin, Nutrient-rich European Coastal Plant Extract which replenishes the storage of water in the skin and Hawaiian acai berries delivering lasting hydration for up to 24 hours.

Face serum

A face serum is a lightweight moisturizer. It works better than moisturizing cream because it penetrates deeper into the skin to deliver the ingredients. Aside from increasing the moisture level of your skin, a face serum also makes pores appear smaller and gives you a smoother and firmer texture.

For hydration, look for serums with hydrating ingredients such as amino acids, fatty acids, and ceramides. These ingredients prevent dryness by replenishing natural skin lipids. Also, they improve the moisture retention of your skin.

However, due to their concentration, do not overuse face serum. Just a little, say two pumps, of a good product such as the Artistry Signature Select Serum, is enough to improve the hydration of your skin.

Use a face mask

Before you apply serum, I recommend applying a face mask first. A mask targets the problem areas full force and also helps to cleanse the skin so that the ingredients of the serum are able to penetrate the skin.

A good mask should not only cleanse your skin but also provide long-lasting hydration or remove impurities depending on what you need for your skin type. Like with any other skin-care product, you will reap more benefits by using a quality face mask, such as the Artistry Signature Select Hydrating Mask.

Toner

Toners are used after cleansing and exfoliating. It might not seem like an important product, but it has several benefits.

The main purpose of a toner is to restore the pH balance of the skin after cleansing. However, it also helps with avoiding dehydration and maintaining skin moisture by reducing the size of skin pores.

Use a cotton pad to apply a good toner such as the Artistry Hydra-V Fresh Toner.

Eye cream

Just like the skin on your face, the skin around the eyes loses moisture. In fact, the skin around your eyes is more fragile and sensitive, meaning it requires extra care.

Aside from hydration, eye creams address dark circles, wrinkles, and fine lines. Try the Artistry Hydra-V Refreshing Gel Eye Cream.

Exfoliate your skin regularly

Over time, dead skin cells accumulate. This build-up of dead skin cells makes your skin appear and feel dry.

Exfoliation is the most effective way to remove dead skin cells. You can use an exfoliating sponge. However, a facial scrub will do a better job.

After exfoliating, moisturize your face to hydrate the fresh skin cells. I recommend at least 1 time per week and if you have oily skin you can exfoliate up to two times per week.

Hydrating mist for a mid-day boost

There are moments during the day when you feel your skin is dry. However, you can’t do much since you do not want to disrupt makeup or have a do-over of your whole skin-care routine. In such cases, use hydrating mist. It is an effortless way of boosting hydration. Out top pick is Artistry Hydra-V Hydrating Mist.

Those are my tips for you all on practicing a good skincare routine. As will all things in life, consistency and persistency is the key to getting the results you want! So as long as you do this regularly, you will get the results you desire!