Three Beauty Tips For The Summer
The summer is one of the common times during the year for people to travel, relax and just enjoy the outdoors. Since odds are you’ll be interacting with more people during the summer, it only makes sense that you should look your best! Although the summer weather makes it the best time to be active outside, the harsh sunlight and high temperatures also pose unique challenges to health and beauty.
During the summer, you may find that you’ll have to change up your beauty routine a little to deal with issues that you don’t need to worry about during the cooler months. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here are three fantastic beauty tips to keep you happy, healthy, and absolutely stunning during the summer.
Be Careful About Products
Skincare can often seem overly complicated, with endless lines of tiny (and expensive!) bottles of various products that all seem to advertise different effects. What some people don’t realize is, many of these products can actually cause more harm to your skin than good! Some skin care products can actually clog pores and cause acne breakouts and or even nasty skin infections. This problem is even worse during the summer, since the warm weather causes additional sweat and oil production on the skin which can also clog pores.
When choosing skin care products, always look for “non-comedogenic” products, since these are designed not to clog your pores. It’s also a good idea to use more lightweight products and makeup during the hot months, to keep your skin as fresh as possible. Remember to use a gentle facial cleanser once or twice a day to remove sweat and oil as well.
Stay Hydrated
During the summer, one of the most important healthcare concerns is dehydration. In the United States, on average more than 600 people die each year due to heat-related causes, a primary cause being dehydration. Your body cools itself down through the release of sweat, which obviously uses water. Not only does dehydration put your health at risk, but it’s also bad for your skin.
You should drink more water than usual in the summer, and try to stay in shady or cool areas. Additionally, your skin is more prone to drying out during the summer months due to sunlight and more frequent cleansing, so you should invest in a good hydrator in addition to your regular moisturizer. By drinking lots of water and keeping your skin hydrated as well, you’ll feel more refreshed, energetic, and beautiful than ever.
Look After Your Body
The summer months are the best time to really start focusing on improving your physical health and fitness. Not only is the summer weather the most conducive to outdoor activity, it’s also likely the most social time of the year. Fitness is extremely important, both for physical health and looking your best. Fortunately, the summer makes exercise easy, and the possibilities are endless. You could start running in the mornings, or begin a biking routine, or simply play some beach volleyball with friends.
There’s no better time to start your journey for achieving your best body. Be sure to remember to apply sunscreen while outdoors, as sunburns and sun-related skin damage are painful and can have lasting health consequences, such as accelerated aging and skin cancer. Ideally, you should use separate sunscreens designed for your face and body. It’s also a good idea to look for waterproof sunscreens, especially if you intend to spend time near the beach or pool.
To learn more about looking your best this summer, please do not hesitate to contact us today. Our team of skilled providers is happy to schedule you with a consultation to put you on the path to meeting your beauty goals!
