Arizona saw an insane amount of rain this weekend 🌧️—and while our desert skin definitely needed the break from dry heat, it’s also a reminder that hydration goes deeper than what’s falling from the sky. When it comes to skin, external water (like rain or even splashing your face) doesn’t actually hydrate long-term—the key is supporting your barrier and locking moisture in. 💧 That means: ✨ gentle cleanser (don’t strip the skin) ✨ humectants like hyaluronic acid to draw water in ✨ occlusives or moisturizers to seal it all in ✨ and of course, SPF—even on cloudy days. Just like the desert soaks up the rain and dries quickly, our skin loses water if we don’t protect it. Consistency > perfection is always the glow formula. 🤍 cleangirlaesthetic skincaretips selfcarerituals