1) Use Sunscreen
You may hear this a lot, but the sun poses real beauty risks to your skin. Though the bronzing effect of a tan is attractive, the sun damage that follows contributes to premature aging. In addition, sunburns can lead to dry and peeling skin that looks flaky and unhealthy.
In addition, sunburns can lead to dry and peeling skin that looks flaky and unhealthy.
When you wear at minimum SPF 30 sunscreen, however, you can fight the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays. Though you may think it's enough to wear sunscreen once per day, dermatologists recommend that you should reapply your sunscreen frequently to keep up its effectiveness.
Every two hours should be enough. You should also avoid the sun when it's at its strongest: usually from 10am-4pm. You may want to use makeup that also contains an SPF.
Are you worried about acne and irritated skin from constant SPF? There are now plenty of options that can agree with your skin type. Shop around for lotions made just for sensitive skin and oily skin. It's also possible to avoid that "shiny" look by using sunscreens that leave a matte texture—perfect for the summer.
Shop around for lotions made just for sensitive skin and oily skin. It's also possible to avoid that "shiny" look by using sunscreens that leave a matte texture—perfect for the summer.
2) Get A Tan! The Safe Way
Don’t spend hours baking out in the hot sun! If you love the look of a tan, try to get it the healthier way. Exposing your skin to the sun constantly can mean bad news for your health in the long run.
Exposing your skin to the sun constantly can mean bad news for your health in the long run.
Not only do you increase your risk of skin cancer, you can also make your skin age more quickly. You'll develop rough skin, brown spots, and fine lines. Your skin will be dry and withered if i is exposed to too much sun.
You'll develop rough skin, brown spots, and fine lines. Your skin will be dry and withered if i is exposed to too much sun.
Instead, get a spray tan or use a self-tanning lotion that you can find in most makeup stores and pharmacies. This can give you that healthy tanned look without the harmful sun damage. Many tanning lotions are infused with natural moisturizers as well, which ensure your skin will be both glowing, and hydrated.
Many tanning lotions are infused with natural moisturizers as well, which ensure your skin will be both glowing, and hydrated.
3) Exfoliate
This is something you should do in all seasons. By removing dead and dull surface skin, you can help your moisturizers work more effectively by penetrating the fresh skin underneath your old skin. Your SPF protecting lotions and BB creams will also last longer when applied to recently exfoliated skin.
Your SPF protecting lotions and BB creams will also last longer when applied to recently exfoliated skin.
Exfoliation has more beauty benefits than just moisturization.
In fact, scrubbing your skin can also boost Collagen production to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles!
The frequency should be limited to once a week for sensitive skin, but as your skin gets used to the process, you can increase the frequency according to what your dermatologist says is okay. You can exfoliate in a variety of ways at home.
- Facial cleansing brushes
- Microdermabrasion kits
- Chemical peel kits
- Exfoliating Facial Washes
You can also get a few professional treatments that deliver more dramatic effects.
- Facial
- Professional chemical peel
- Professional microdermabrasion treatment
- Full body scrub (p.s. - do one before a spray tan)
No matter how you prefer to exfoliate, make sure you exfoliate regularly to boost the effectiveness of all your lotions and creams.
4) Adopt These Unique Korean Beauty Tips
Aside from daily lotions, you should try a couple skin care tips from Korea, which is well-known for its amazing skin care. Here are two things to try this summer.
- Use collagen sheet masks: These soothing masks do wonders to lock moisture into tired and aging skin. While regular lotions evaporate quickly after application, sheet masks allow a moisturizing collagen solution to penetrate your skin for almost a half hour. You'll see the difference when you remove the mask! Aloe masks are especially cool and refreshing for the summer.
- Try snail cream- This is a Korean beauty secret that's becoming more known in the west. Snail essence products are highly moisturizing and have powerful anti-aging effects.
5) Drink More Water
Dehydration is a real risk when it gets hot outside. Also, since your body is 70% water, you can be sure that your skin also needs plenty of hydration internally.
You'll also feel better when you maintain proper water intake.
Doctors recommend eight 8-oz glasses of water per day to keep your body functional and your skin moisturized.
Water is the fastest way to quickly rehydrate your skin. It will appear full and plump with proper hydration all summer.
6) Sunburned? Use Aloe
If you overdid it in the sun, you still have remedies on your side. Don't let your skin flake away on its own. Instead, use Aloe Vera gel to help your skin heal more quickly. Aloe helps reduce inflammation and redness. Though you'll still feel discomfort and heat from your burns, you aren't dealing with them for as long as you normally would.
7) Nourish Your Body
Though hydration is a large part of keeping your skin healthy and moisturized, eating the right foods can also help your skin. Foods rich in essential oils naturally improve your skin over time. You may not notice a change at first, however, over time, your skin can show improvements when eating the right foods.
For example, eating more Vitamin C can boost collagen production, which helps keep your skin plump and youthful. In the grocery store, you have an arsenal of healthy foods that can make your skin look and feel incredible from the inside out.
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If you have more questions about how to keep your skin hydrated all summer long, contact us. We have a multitude of professional treatments and can recommend the best way to prevent dry skin over the summer, as well as aid skin that is susceptible to dryness. You can also book an appointment online.
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