Why hydratation is essential for the skin when the sun is back?

Hydrating and exfoliating your skin in summer: the right steps for radiant and comfortable skin

Summer is a season synonymous with sunshine, warmth, and holidays. It's a time eagerly awaited for days spent outdoors, swimming, and summer getaways. But it's also a time of year when skin is particularly stressed.

Prolonged sun exposure, repeated swimming, air conditioning, wind, sand, chlorine… all these environmental factors can quickly dry out, sensitize, and dull the skin's radiance . The result: tightness, discomfort, loss of elasticity, and sometimes even visible irritation.

To maintain soft, radiant, and healthy skin throughout the summer season, two essential steps should be part of your beauty routine: exfoliating and moisturizing . Here are the best practices, tips, and treatments to care for your skin all summer long.

The benefits of regular hydration

• Preservation of the skin barrier

Well-hydrated skin is better-protected skin. Optimal hydration levels in the epidermis help maintain an effective skin barrier , which acts as a true shield against external aggressions: UV rays, wind, pollution, sea salt, chlorine, and temperature variations.

When this barrier is intact, the skin retains water better, which limits dehydration, redness and feelings of discomfort, particularly common in summer.

• Maintaining elasticity and comfort

Skin that lacks moisture quickly becomes uncomfortable: it feels tight, fragile, and loses its elasticity. Conversely, daily hydration , morning and evening, helps preserve the skin's elasticity, softness, and resilience, even during periods of intense heat or prolonged sun exposure.

Well-hydrated skin is also more resistant to the signs of premature aging linked to UV rays.

• Promote the skin's natural radiance

Hydration plays a key role in the overall appearance of the skin. It contributes to a brighter complexion , a more even texture, and a natural glow. It also helps to limit dullness caused by oxidative stress, particularly free radicals generated by UV rays and pollution.

Common mistakes to avoid in summer

Even with good intentions, some summer habits can harm skin hydration.

• Relying solely on water

Drinking water is essential for the body, but it's not enough to hydrate the skin's surface. The skin also needs topical treatments formulated to enhance its ability to retain water in the epidermis. Regular application of moisturizing and nourishing products is therefore essential.

• Lack of consistency

Moisturizing your skin only occasionally, often after showering, is a common mistake. In summer, skin loses water every day due to heat and perspiration. Daily application, morning and evening , helps maintain optimal hydration levels.

• Using a product unsuitable for the season

A product that's too light may lack effectiveness, while one that's too rich can be uncomfortable in the heat. Ideally, opt for light, melting, and refreshing textures , like NU•RISH body care products , formulated to nourish the skin without weighing it down, thanks to naturally derived ingredients such as avocado oil and shea butter.

• Forgetting certain areas of the body

The face is not the only area that needs moisturizing. The neck, décolletage, arms, legs, hands, and feet are very exposed in summer and deserve daily attention to avoid dryness and discomfort.

• Skipping sun protection

Moisturizing is never a substitute for sun protection. Without UV filters, skin deteriorates more quickly, which exacerbates dehydration and skin aging. Always apply sunscreen in addition to your moisturizer.

The right steps for optimal hydration

• Apply body lotion morning and evening

A product like NU•RISH Sorbet Body Lotion It is perfectly suited to the summer season. Its light and refreshing texture intensely hydrates without leaving a sticky residue. Enriched with naturally derived antioxidants, it supports the skin barrier and soothes sun-exposed skin.

• Gently exfoliate the skin once or twice a week.

Exfoliation helps to remove dead skin cells, even out skin texture and maximize the effectiveness of moisturizing treatments .
NU•RISH Mandarin Body Scrub offers a gentle exfoliation that revitalizes the skin without irritating it, while restoring its radiance and suppleness.

• Opt for light textures

In summer, sorbet, milky or gel textures are ideal. They absorb quickly, provide an immediate feeling of freshness and leave the skin soft and hydrated, without a greasy finish.

• Focus on high-performance natural ingredients

Opt for skincare products containing active ingredients known for their effectiveness on the hydrolipidic barrier:

• vegetable oils (avocado, jojoba, sweet almond)

• shea butter

• aloe

• vegetable glycerin

These ingredients help to nourish, protect and soothe the skin, even after sun exposure.

• Limit excessive exposure

When possible, seek shade during the hottest hours. Wearing light, breathable, and covering clothing also helps reduce water loss through evaporation and maintain skin comfort.

Radiant skin all summer long, with ease

Summer is the perfect season to reconnect with nature and enjoy the outdoors, but it's also a time when skin needs special care. A simple, consistent, and well-thought-out routine— daily hydration, gentle exfoliation, and products suited to summer conditions —can make all the difference.

Thanks to NU•RISH's natural, effective and sensorial formulas , give your skin the comfort, protection and radiance it needs to shine all summer long.