There’s no better time to upgrade your summer skincare routine. Maintain a glowing complexion with essential summer skincare treatments. Keep reading for helpful tips and tricks.
Get Beautiful Skin with Summer Skincare
Extra time in the sun undoubtedly impacts the skin. Humidity and excessive sweating can clog up pores. Establishing a summer skin routine helps to improve overall glow. Find what works for you.
1. Apply (and Reapply) Sunscreen
If you do nothing else this summer, put on lots of sunscreen. Choose products that offer enough sun protection factor (SPF), broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, and lip defense. Keep a bottle handy so you can play outside without the sunshine playing you. Apply at least 30 SPF or higher, and don’t neglect hands, feet, ears, and lips. Be sure to cool off in the shade, too. Treat sunburns quickly with aloe vera gel or another after-sun product. Before use, test a small patch of skin for allergic reaction.
2. Hydrate
Hydration starts within. Even in the heat of summer, skin is prone to dryness. Moisturize from the inside out and drink lots of water! Invest in a BPA-free, reusable water bottle that combines easy function with a sleek design and eco-friendly materials. To tone and rejuvenate skin, try a facial mist. Hot tip: store in the refrigerator for an extra zesty spritz.
3. Regularly Remove Makeup
A tried and true habit. Run lukewarm water and apply a good foaming facial cleanser to remove any makeup or grime from the day. For an extra-deep clean, use reusable cleaning rounds to gently rub micellar water in circular motions around the face and eyes. Finish with this facial moisturizer, offering a clean scent of spring rain, white citrus, fresh cotton flower, and tonka bean. A dash of lip balm and you’re all set. Repeat this step for a fresh start to the next day of summer skincare.
4. Exfoliate
Sunscreen and sweat clog up pores. Help remove this buildup by gently exfoliating once or twice a week. Use a washcloth to help exfoliate or opt for a bath strip that offers more length, plus convenient handles to easily reach the back, neck, and other difficult areas.
5. Incorporate Antioxidants
Antioxidants help to neutralize harmful free radicals, which evolve through things like environmental pollution, UV rays, processed foods, and stress. Vitamin C helps to shield the effects of hyperpigmentation. Apply a few drops of Vitamin C Serum for instant brightness before moisturizing skin. In addition to boosting collagen production and improving the appearance of fine lines, dark spots, melasma, and inflammation, Vitamin C comes with great health benefits. This antioxidant is vital to the maintenance of bone, skin, teeth, and joint health.
6. Lighten Up
Take a lighter approach to everything, from makeup to food. Allow your skin to breathe and free up pores by lessening heavy foundations and products, or try water-based products! You can even delight in summer delicacies with increased health benefits. Who doesn’t love a protein-filled summer salad over carb-rich meals? Add watermelon and cucumbers to your diet for extra hydration. Leafy greens contain carotenoids, which help the body protect against UV rays. Mango is high in calcium and Vitamin C. Nourish summer skincare by embracing seasonal goods. Hello, fresh juice season!
7. Take Care of Your Feet
Treat feet with care and don’t walk around barefoot! This increases the risk of bacterial infections, ringworm, and warts. Break-in sandals gradually to avoid blisters. If you are leaving the pool or lake, make sure to dry off wet feet to avoid fungi and odor before jumping into the car. Keep nails trimmed with our stainless steel nail clippers and feet moisturized with body lotion.
8. Dress for the Weather
Spending lots of time in the sun? Looser fits are best for staying cool. Try wearing light-colored materials like cotton, linen, or jersey, and think cropped sleeves, button-ups, and oversized dresses with plenty of room to breathe. Help reward your summer skincare routine with a wide-brimmed hat to avoid those UVA and UVB rays, but baseball caps and sports visors work just as well.