Summer might be a few months away, but if you want to ensure your skin is as perfect as possible, now is the time to start taking care of it. While nothing beats relaxing in the sun, the heat can leave your skin looking dry, dull, and lifeless. For perfect summer skin, have a read of these five must-know tips.
- Sunscreen is essential.
When we’re heading off to the beach, we always make sure to apply sunscreen, but what about when we’re simply running errands? It’s far too easy to make the mistake of thinking that you only need to protect your skin from sun damage when you’re outside for long periods. However, that’s not the case. Even the shortest of strolls or running a quick few errands can put you at risk of too much sun exposure. In the summer months, it’s crucial that as part of your morning beauty regime, you add in sunscreen. To give your skin an extra health boost, look for products enriched with antioxidants.
- Hydrate your skin.
During the warmer months, our skin is more prone to drying out. That’s why, in addition to drinking, at least, eight glasses of water each day, it’s also important to eat lots of water filled foods. The best water filled foods are fruits like watermelon and oranges. It’s also essential to ensure that you’re regularly moisturizing your skin with a hydrating face cream. The best creams to use to lock in moisture are shea butter, coconut or cocoa butter based ones.
- Keep skin bright with regular cleansing and toning.
The warm summer weather and overexposure to the sun can leave skin looking dry and dull. However, by regularly cleansing and toning, you can revive your skin giving it a healthy glow. Each day, you should be washing your face with cool water, following with a gentle cleanser and then a toner. If you don’t already have a calming and soothing cleanser, you need skin whitening milk this summer. This brightening cleanser helps to revive the skin, giving it a smooth, sleek appearance.
- Exfoliate to remove dead, dry skin cells.
To get rid of dry, dull skin, regular exfoliation is crucial. While you could have a microdermabrasion treatment performed by a beautician, you can achieve the same results at home. All you need is a gentle sugar scrub and an exfoliating cloth, and you can gently lift away dead skin. Plus, regular exfoliation is also amazing for cleansing your pores, reducing their size and helping to prevent spots.
- Stick to using BB cream.
If you’re not keen on going makeup free, why not switch to using a BB cream? Beauty balms are ideal for smoothing your complexion and evening skin tone. They’re also amazing for giving your skin the hydration boost it needs while giving you that perfect illuminating glow. You can still achieve that beautiful natural look; it’s just a case of picking the right product and only applying a small amount.
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