Stay Hydrated During Autumn!

At the end of a vacation,the skin is often dull and dehydrated and hair is damaged by the sun and sea salt. Help your skin revitalize after the summer vacations. Hydration is probably the most important step in our daily skincare.

5 Simple Tips To Stay Hydrated:
1. Bath time should not exceed 15 minutes, as water, especially if it’s very hot, dries the skin out.
2. After showering, wipe lightly with a towel and while the skin is still fresh, apply a rich moisturizer or moisturizing oil (if you have a problem with severe dryness).
3. Prefer cosmetics enriched with active ingredients of antioxidant activity, such as vitamin E, shea butter and cocoa, which have emollient and moisturizing properties.
4. To boost your stem cells naturally, all you have to do is resort to an exfoliating treatment: it is a cleansing product that is recommended to be used during the shower two or three times a week. Removes dead skin cells and leaves the skin smoother and more radiant, ready to absorb all the active ingredients of the moisturizer.
5. Finally pick a cream, enriched with super hydrating agents, which in addition to deeply nourishing the tissues, will help restore the lipid bilayer, which exists on the surface of the skin and it is a natural shield against external factors.

Moisturising with Natural Oils
Natural oils can be derived from:
the root of plant (eg almond, jojoba).
the seed (eg grape seed oil).
the extraction of a herb into a base oil (eg calendula petals).

The main base oils are:
Jojoba Oil
It is used for the face, body and hair, while it is also ideal for massage. It is the best and most common base, to which essential oils are added to create formulations that are applied to the face, because it is absorbed immediately without leaving an oily skin.
It nourishes and tones the skin, as it is very rich in vitamins and minerals, maintaining its moisture and elasticity. It is ideal for all skin types and cleanses deeply, giving radiance and health. When using in hair,it helps treat split ends and results in shiny hair.

Calendula Oil
Extracted from the petals of the Calendula officinalis plant, it is ideal for face and body care, as it relieves skin irritations and redness and helps to quickly restore skin problems. It is rich in essential oils, flavonoids and carotenoids, with beneficial properties for the skin.

Grape seed Oil
Vegetable oil from grape seeds, ideal for face and body massage. Protects and improves the texture of the skin, slowing down the aging process. Bioflavonoids, key components of grapes, prevent the harmful effects of free radicals. It is also a good source of vitamins, minerals and fatty acids.

Almond Oil
Very rich in vitamins and trace elements, nourishes and cares for the skin, leaving it smooth and soft. It is an ideal base for essential oils, creating a highly enriched oil, but also ideal for massage on the face and body. It is suitable for eye make-up removal and eyelash toning. Contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, E, trace elements and fatty acids.

How to Use Natural Oils:
Natural oils can be used neat or mixed together, depending on your skin type. Apply with circular gentle movements on the face and neck, or massage them all over the body. You can also add natural oils in the tub when having a bath, or in a bath salt.

Internal Hydration
Apart from cosmetics for external skincare, a healthy diet also plays a key role in body hydration.
The first beauty rule is to add foods in your diet that are rich in antioxidants, ingredients that are able to fight the action of free radicals. These are mainly vitamin E (found in vegetable oils), vitamin C, lycopene (a natural antioxidant found in tomatoes) and resveratrol (a substance contained in grapes). These ingredients remove the useless substances that are produced by the normal metabolism of the cells and which, when not properly excreted, accumulate in the cells and strain them. Eating fish is extremely valuable for the body as well, as they are very rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which fight aging.