Sunny summer days are finally here. We enjoy every single moment spent on the beach, having fun and relaxing. Still, high temperatures, UV rays, humidity or those frequent changes of temperature could cause some unwanted skin and body issues that might become rather annoying if not properly taken care of. This is why we should invest in some summer beauty essentials able to prevent the negative effects this season might have upon our body.
Everybody loves summer. Sunshine, sand, beach, fun, friends,
flirty, effortless looks, sun-kissed skin. Still, whether we are
talking about skin, hair or lips, there are numerous factors that
affect our body during the warm season. Therefore, the best thing
to do is to invest wisely in summer beauty essentials in order to
protect and prevent certain severe problems.
Besides all the summer-appropriate makeup products, there are a
few must-haves a girl should keep into her summer beauty bag. We
are talking of course about sunscreens, moisturizers, hair
treatments, but also about after sun body lotions, hand creams and
lip balms.
Sunscreen
Yes, it might sound a little bit boring since everyone is talking
about how vital is to use sunscreen. However, we shouldn't
understate its importance especially in case of extremely sensitive
skin. During summer, your skin is highly exposed to harmful
UV rays that can cause serious damage. Therefore, make sure you
apply a generous amount of sunscreen with a sun protection factor
(SPF) of 30 or even higher. Apply it 30 minutes before going out
and as often as every 2 hours, after sweating or staying more than
40 minutes in water. Make sure you look for sunscreens which work
against both ultraviolet-A and ultraviolet-B (UVA and UVB) light,
known as 'broad-spectrum' sunscreens.
Moisturizer
Even though one might think that moisturizers are useless during
summer as they only make the skin greasy, you should know that they
are utterly effective providing the necessary hydration your skin
needs. High temperatures and sun rays, pollution, humidity, loss of
water are some of the enemies of your skin. First of all, sun rays
are harmful to the collagen structure causing wrinkles and
premature aging. Second, pores might be clogged by different
external factors, but also by not using moisturizer. And finally,
water loss in the skin leads to a dull, dehydrated appearance. In
every single one of this cases, a good moisturizer offers
protection and nourishes the skin in order to prevent unwanted
issues. If you have oily skin, try an oil-free
moisturizer.
Body lotion and after sun body cream
If you want to look gorgeous and have a fresh-looking skin,
keep in mind to always nourish it using the proper body lotion.
During summer you can choose a non-greasy lotion for pampering your
skin. Pick a product that contains vitamin E and antioxidants and
get ready to maintain your skin hydrated and protect it from
dryness. As for the after sun creams, these should offer intensive
moisturisation, keeping the skin healthy and making your tan last
longer.
Hair care
The worst summer enemies of your hair? Sun, heat, chlorine,
humidity, sea salt. Main effects? Split ends, dryness, moisture
loss, brittleness, among others. If you want to prevent some of
these negative consequences, you should change your hair care
routine and try to limit the use of hair chemicals and styling
tools such as straightener, hot rollers, curling iron or blow
dryer. Go for natural, messy
hairstyles which are so hot this season. Hydrate your hair
and protect it by applying a nourishing serum before and after
swimming. Before going out you can use a leave in conditioner with
sunscreen. Besides, opt for more natural shampoos, conditioners and
masks and stay away from those containing formaldehyde or
alcohol.
Lip balm and eye cream
Lips represent a sensitive part that needs to be well taken care
of. During summer, use lip balms that have at least 15 SPF and
apply it frequently. For maximum nourishing, a lip treatment with
shea butter and vitamin E is so effective. Another delicate area is
the skin around the eyes. Sunglasses and hats are essential to
protect this area against summer heat. Besides, a good eye cream
with SPF 15 provides protection and a Vitamin C boost able to
repair the daily sun damage.
Hand and feet cream
For smooth and soft summer hands, get a cream that can both nourish
and refresh the skin and apply it overnight. As for the feet, use
sunscreen and anti-fungal medication.
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