Summer brings longer days, sun-filled afternoons, and time spent outdoors—but it also introduces a new set of challenges for your skin. Rising temperatures, humidity, UV exposure, and even air conditioning can disrupt your skin’s moisture balance, leaving it dull, tight, and more prone to breakouts.
To maintain a dewy, glowing complexion, hydration has to be at the core of your skincare routine. With the right habits and high-performing products, you can protect your barrier, lock in moisture, and give your skin the radiant finish it deserves.
Signs of Dehydrated Skin
Dehydrated skin can happen to anyone—especially in the summer months. It’s a skin condition, not a skin type, and can even lead to other skin concerns like redness, congestion, and enlarged pores. Transepidermal water loss ‘TEWL’ is the process of water being evaporated from the skin into the environment.
Watch for these common signs:
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Dullness and uneven skin tone
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Flakiness or rough patches
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Fine lines appearing more visible
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Tight or uncomfortable sensation
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Sensitivity or redness
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Makeup not applying smoothly
Understanding these signals is the first step toward correcting them.
How Do You Keep Your Skin Hydrated and Glowing in Summer?
1. Hydrate from the Inside Out
Healthy, hydrated skin starts with what you eat. Include water-rich fruits and vegetables like watermelon, cucumber, and leafy greens. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods like flaxseeds, walnuts, and salmon, support your skin’s lipid barrier and help retain moisture.
Also consider cutting back on dehydrating substances like caffeine, alcohol, and sugary foods, which can counteract even the best skincare routine.
2. Don’t Rely on Water Alone
While drinking water is vital for your overall health, it won’t directly hydrate the outer layers of your skin. Topical hydration using the right products is what makes the visible difference. Think of internal hydration as the foundation, and skincare as the finishing layer.
3. Skip the Harsh Actives—Focus on Skin Barrier Support
Frequent use of exfoliating acids can compromise your skin barrier, especially in the summer. Instead of relying on actives, switch to a skin-soothing routine that rebuilds and strengthens.
Start with the Botanical Moisturising Toner, which calms and balances the skin post-cleanse using niacinamide, lactic acid, and botanical extracts. Follow with the HA Hydrating Serum, packed with sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, panthenol, and aloe to deeply replenish moisture and reduce irritation. These gentle yet effective formulas deliver results without stressing your skin barrier during the hotter months.
Fill Your Routine with Hydrators That Work
It’s not just about what you use—it’s also what you avoid. Harsh exfoliants and alcohol-based products can strip your skin barrier and cause transepidermal water loss (TEWL). Instead, opt for gentle, nourishing products that replenish and protect. Look to humectants, which are water-binding ingredients that attract and absorb water from the environment into the skin.
Here’s a summer-ready hydration routine using Face Club's expert picks:
Step 1: Botanical Moisturising Toner
This alcohol-free toner balances and hydrates with niacinamide, chamomile, lactic acid, and botanical extracts. It gently exfoliates while calming inflammation and prepping your skin to absorb moisture effectively.
Step 2: HA Hydrating Serum
A hydration powerhouse, this serum uses sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid), glycerin, panthenol, and aloe vera to attract moisture and soothe irritation. Ideal for dehydrated, sensitive, or breakout-prone skin.
Step 3: An-Balm Radiant Hydra Balm
Using a facial balm that is rich in oil helps to ‘seal in’ moisture. Layering hydrators and moisturizers corrects both a lack of water and a lack of oil, resulting in balanced, hydrated skin. This magical product has the added benefit of 86 antioxidants, helping safeguard the skin from free radicals and UV damage.
Step 4: Coola Dew Good Moisturizer + SPF 30
A multitasking moisturizer with built-in sun protection, this formula hydrates, protects, and gives a fresh, radiant finish. It contains BlueScreen™ Digital De-Stress™ technology, plant-based glycerin, and aloe to combat environmental stressors and maintain hydration throughout the day.
Bonus Tips for Staying Hydrated This Summer
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Use a gentle, non-foaming cleanser to avoid stripping your skin (we love Environ Low Foam Cleansing Gel for the summer months)
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Refresh your face midday with a hydrating mist or toner like the Botanical Moisturising Toner
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Keep your environment skin-friendly with a humidifier, especially when using air conditioning
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Always wear a broad-spectrum SPF—even on cloudy or indoor days
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Lock in your routine with a balm like the Ân-Balm Radiant Hydra-Balm to prevent moisture loss and reinforce your skin barrier
Final Thoughts
Keeping your skin hydrated during the summer is about more than just drinking water. It's about protecting your barrier, using proven hydrators, and locking in moisture with smart, seasonal skincare.
With targeted products like the Botanical Moisturising Toner, HA Hydrating Serum, An-Balm Radiant Hydrabalm and Coola Dew Good SPF Moisturizer your skin will stay plump, calm, and glowing—no matter how high the temperature climbs.