Although it doesn’t look like it right now in Edmonton, AB
the spring and summer weather is coming.
Is your skin ready to cope with the heat and humidity of
summer?
Tweaking your skin care habits a little can help you make
the most of this skin-baring season.
Use Summer-Specific
Products
It is important to replace your regular skincare products
with those which are specifically meant for coping with the heat and humidity
of summer.
Getting rid of the excess oil and gunk formed on the face is the
first condition of making your skin summer-ready. Try to adjust your skincare
regimen according to the season.
CLIOSunbelievable Pore Primer Sun Cream doubles
both as a sunscreen (SPF 50) and a makeup primer!
Sunscreen is #1
A sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher is crucial for radiant
summer skin.
Make sure that you apply a water-resistant broad-spectrum
sunscreen on your skin thoroughly every single day before putting on any kind
of makeup. Also, do not forget to reapply it frequently if needed.
Neutrogena®Clear Face Sunblock is great for the face, it gives protection from the sun
while helping keep skin clear of sunscreen break-outs.
AVEENO®PROTECT + HYDRATE® Lotion Sunscreen has sun protection (SPF 30) while
hydrating skin to keep it soft, smooth and feeling healthy . It has a fast
absorbing and oil-free formula that is sweat and water resistant for up to 80
minutes.
Exfoliate
Exfoliation is the key and it is especially true for those,
like me, who may have slacked a bit during the winter.
Whether you prefer a DIYBody Scrub or a store bought scrub like Abra'sGreen Tea Salt Glow, you are going to get healthy glowing summer skin from
your head to toe.
Say ‘No’ to Regular
Soap
Regular bar soaps can contain harsh chemical compounds,
which get rid of the natural oils of the skin making it look and feel dull.
Switch to certain natural (herbal) soaps or
pick a gentle body wash to keep your skin silky smooth throughout the summer.
Keep Your Skin
Moisturized
In spite of all the oil piling on your face, you should
never ever skip your moisturizing routine in summer.
All you need to do is to
find a water-based or oil-free product (moisturizer or lotion). Try to moisturize your skin right after
taking a shower in order to make the penetration of the moisturizer easier into
the skin.
BWCOil-Free Facial Moisturizer hydrates skin with light, oil-free plants like
Aloe Vera and Anti-oxidant vitamins that replenish, balance, and support the
skin and is cruelty free!
No more Hot Showers
No matter how strong your love for hot shower is, you have
to learn to break up with it at least for the summer months.
Using hot water
during this time can dry out your skin, making it look rough and unhealthy.
Try to be shower smart by washing your entire
body with lukewarm water and finish it off with a cool rejuvenating rinse.
It
will keep your pores closed and reduce outbreaks.
Modify Your Daily
Diet
Get your skin summer-ready from inside out by making
significant changes to your everyday diet.
Consume lots of fresh fruits and
colorful as well as green leafy vegetables to provide enough nourishment to
your skin cells.
Make sure that your diet contains sufficient amounts of
antioxidant vitamins (A, C and E) so that your skin remains bright and youthful
even in summer.
Increase Your Water
Intake
From detoxifying our body to regularizing our metabolism, keeping
our skin hydrated, water plays various roles in our body.
Drink plenty of water all through the day so
that your skin looks flawless regardless of the heat and humidity.
Sweat it Out
Workouts can help you immensely in prepping up your skin for
the season.
It not only gives blood circulation a boost, but also removes
toxins from the body along with sweat.
Both of these are necessary for a
radiant summertime skin.
So, get ready and enjoy the summer!
~Jennifer
