The biggest secret to youthful-looking skin: Hydration

Posted on by Nicole Beckley

woman washing face, water, merlot skin care

At the beginning of every new year there’s a push to de-toxify and de-stress. One of the keys to de-toxifying is also one of the biggest secrets to youthful-looking skin: hydration.

Drink those eight glasses

While how much water we need depends on where we live and how active we are, the classic eight glasses a day is a good jumping off point. To make sure you get enough H20, keep a re-fillable water bottle on your desk and keep it filled throughout the day. Drink one bottle in the morning, one at lunch, and one in the afternoon.

Remix your diet

Certain foods can also help keep up our hydration levels. Spinach, watermelon, and other fruits and vegetables can be great sources of water. Easily add in a spinach salad to your lunch or dinner.

Hydrate while you sleep

Overnight, our bodies lose water through respiration (exhaling) and transpiration (sweating). To keep skin hydrated, consider adding a night cream into your daily routine. Dry, dehydrated skin can be more prone to show lines and wrinkles, while moisturized skin helps maintain your youthful look.

Raise a glass – of water!

Make 2014 Your Year

Posted on by Nicole Beckley

At the start of every new year it’s easy to get wrapped up in resolutions.  While it’s thrilling to make ambitious plans and set challenging goals, it’s also important to make sure that we take care of ourselves every day.

Whether your goals are to climb Mt. Everest or get a new job, you’ll want to make sure that you’re looking and feeling your healthy best!

Here are some simple ways to stay feeling good daily:

water* Drink more water — One of the best ways to give your skin a thoroughly healthy glow is to make sure you’re hydrated.  Try this — drink a small bottle of water with your breakfast, and then one in the afternoon.  You’ll look and feel better.

* Cleanse your face before bed — Remove the dirt, oils, and stress of the day by cleansing your skin before you go to sleep.  Make sure your makeup gets properly removed and let your pores breathe.  Then you can rest easy.

* Don’t forget the SPF — The sun doesn’t only come out in summer (even though it sometimes feels that way!) — it’s important to protect your skin against UV rays year-round.  Look for products like Merlot Moisturizer that have an SPF built-in.

* Pay attention to your hands — Our hands are one of the places that most notably show our age.  Make sure they stay soft and protected.