This article originally appeared on Beauty High

Our favorite parts of summer might be the warm weather and sunshine, but too much sun can zap skin and hair of their natural moisture. To prepare for summer and keep hair and skin radiant and healthy, you’ll need the right tools in your arsenal. Below are the best expert tips for fighting summer dryness!

Be gentle
“During warmer months we tend to produce more oil and this means some people use overly aggressive skincare products. You want to make sure that you use a mildly foaming cleanser to eliminate excess oil but not totally strip your skin. If your skin feels tight after cleansing, the cleanser is too aggressive,” says Gabriela Santana, Executive Director of Esthetics and Teacher Training at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture.
Don’t skip hydration
Because our skin produces more oil, some people forget to moisturize too, which is a big mistake. “Heat makes us perspire more and lose moisture, so it is very important to re-hydrate our skin by applying a lightweight, water-based moisturizer with a more gel-like quality,” says Santana.

Heat and sun flush the water out of your skin. In addition to drinking the recommended eight glasses of water each day, enrich your diet with water-rich foods such as berries, apples, watermelons, salad or broccoli to add extra hydration. “Supercharge skin hydration by choosing skincare products that protect you against environmental damage and encourage collagen production. Powerful skin-protecting and collagen-boosting ingredients include vitamin C, amino acids, probiotics, blueberries or many other fruit extracts with antioxidant activity,” says Dr. Roshini Raj, a women’s health expert and co-founder of TULA. With enough collagen, your skin will stay plump and hydrated, sealing its own moisture in. Remember to also apply your sunscreen […]