It has been such a hectic past few months, so I thought I would make good use of this May bank holiday to do some posting. I last blogged 3 months ago, so I think its well over due!!!
So, it's that time of the year again.... "Hair gets lighter. Skin gets darker. Water gets warmer. Drinks get colder. Music gets louder. Nights get longer. Life gets better."
Summertime!
However, with all the fun and games in the sun, summer can have some long term damaging effects.
To begin with the most obvious, protect your skin from the sun. Harmful UVA and UVB rays will most definitely age you over time, and not to forget, making you more susceptible to the "C" word. Even if its cloudy, protect your skin by using a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or above. Now when it comes to vanity, the greasy look does not work for me, that's why I love La Roche-Posay's Anthelios range. It gives me the protection I need without looking greasy on my skin. Don't forget your hands, they will definitely show your age if you aren't careful.
You may think that now that summer is here, exfoliation isn't necessary, especially if dry skin tends to occur mainly during winter. However, when the climate gets hotter, so do you, unless you're one of those rare humans that do not sweat (believe me I know a few and I'm very jealous). If there are dead skin cells lying around, they block your pores, and so sweat can not escape easily and your skin will get irritated, causing unsightly sun spots. Stick to exfoliating at least once a week. I'm loving The Body Shop's Vitamin C microdermabrasion cream. Or for something more gentle, St Ives do a microdermabrasion face wash that is gentle enough for every day use. For the body, you can't go wrong with LUSH scrubs, wether its Scrub Scrub Scrub, or LUSH's sugar scrub. Want to know how to make your own sugar scrub? Visit my earlier blog post for the recipe.
As well as looking after yourself from the outside, try to hydrate yourself from the inside. Increase your intake of water, as the heat will dehydrate you and your skin.
Summer is all about ditching the heavy make up and looking fresh faced. Allow the foundation, and try a tinted moisturiser, tinted lip balm and rosy cheeks. Bronzer is your best friend this time of year, so utilise it. A prime example is Miranda Kerr. This fresh faced beauty exemplifies summer beauty.
Hope you all have a pleasant bank holiday, and with another day off at the end of the month, summer is just that little bit more pleasant.
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” Confucius
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