Essential Summer Skincare & Beauty Tips To Protect Your Skin - Make-Up Dos & Don'ts
Posted: Wednesday, April 01, 2009
by Kacycarr
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Summer Skincare - What have you got planned for this summer, is it days out in the countryside, maybe a weekend trip away, or just basking the hours away on a beach in some hot country? Whatever you do plan it will include you at sometime having to venture outside into the scorching hot sunshine. Summer is a fabulous season; however, fabulous it is not for the skin. Sun worshippers especially have to very careful at this time of the year. We have seen much misery caused by the sun and in some cases very sad. The sun can kill, and you need to be remembering this for every time you step outside. Think, is a golden tanned skin for the time being which will in time eventually dry and wrinkle, really worth the risks. You could be sacrificing your health seriously if your skin goes without protection.
Both sunscreens and sun-blocks offer added protection from the sun's harmful rays, but since they work in different ways, it's best to ask advice from your GP or local pharmacist on what is best for you and your skin type.
Below you will find some beauty summer skincare tips to help you not only feel good about yourself but most definitely look great. Get your cosmetics and wardrobe right this summer and half the battle is won. For the perfect look this summer, proper application of make-up and the way you present yourself when dressed is the key. Even though you may have chosen the right beauty products that match your skin type, remember, too much of a good thing can spoil. No matter how perfect the make-up, quality or brand it can still melt in the heat so you should consider working with your natural beauty
1. Use as little makeup as possible. Skin pores easily bung up with sweat and dirt during hot days. Let your skin breathe!
2. Swap face foundation for tinted moisturizer as foundation or powder can feel heavy on the skin.
3. Light neutral eye shadow shades are best. Instead of wearing black mascara use black to brown, or brown which are more suitable for the summer months? If brash bright shades were normally your forte for on the eyes then bring bold colors to the fingernails. Treat your finger and toenails before coating with nail varnish for that sharp expert look. Untidy nails attract attention. Waterproof cosmetics are best for hot weather. Choose bronzer for evening and blush anytime to create an image of sun-kissed
Make-up can only be deemed as giving a person a false identity. More times than not, cosmetics are used for concealing imperfections. If this be the case for you then you should treat the imperfection if possible saving you time and money. As with our own personal traits changing with the weather so does the skin behave differently too. So when caring for your skin this has to be taken into consideration making certain you are using the appropriate face creams, gels and beauty products to achieve the best results by using the right summer skincare range.
In the hot months your skin changes and tends to become greasier due to (humidity.) As humidity rises, so does moisture content in the skin. The outcome, skin becomes less dry and needs lighter moisturizers. Use hyaluronic acid based products for lightweight hydration. Much beneficial for the skin at this critical time is to use a face mask. They help to absorb surplus oil and help un-block and clean pores. Every now and again during the day freshen and clean up the skin up with an oil absorber.
Vitamin A products can make the skin more sensitive to the sun which is what you are looking to avoid. Instead use a Vitamin C based products. You don`t miss out by doing this, you will still get the anti-wrinkle benefits, but vitamin C will help protect against UV rays as well which are seriously dangerous to the skin and overall health.
If you`re plans include you being in the sun for extended lengths of time and you suffer from acne then you may want to find alternatives to Accutane, Retin-A, and Benzoyl Peroxide. These mentioned treatments make the skin more sensitive to the sun giving it an opening to burn more easily. Try an AHA or Salicylic Acid routine for the summer. Alpha hydroxy acids do not increase the skin's burning potential as much.
Summer Skincare Tips
- If you love the great outdoors but worry about your hair then comb lemon juice through it. The sun will lighten the coated strands providing a natural sun-streaked look.
- Deep condition your hair at least once every 7 days.
- If you swim a lot, spritz on some leave-in conditioner under your swim cap to help prevent chlorine or salt water damaging your hair.
- If you are going to use a bronzer on the skin wear gloves for applying.
- Sunscreen with minimum SPF 15 should be used. Sunscreen with insect repellant can be purchased.
- Drink plenty of water to keep the body adequately hydrated
- If you`re skin is sun burnt use lotions with Aloe Vera ingredients as this will soothe and cool the skin down. Calamine lotion can be used for this also.
- Dilute toner with water, and spritz your face and body every time you feel yourself overheating.
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)I'm glad I haven't been out in the sun that much this summer. I guess that's the only positive about staying inside!
I'm glad I haven't been out in the sun that much this summer. I guess that's the only positive about staying inside!Hi Royce thanks for dropping by to comment . Uptil now we haven't had much of a summer, so no choice but to stay in.Keep wellKacyRoyce thanks for dropping by to comment your time is much asppreciated.Keep wellKacy
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