This summer
Summertime is here and almost in full swing. Spending long days at the pool and weekends splashing around at the beach is a great way to kick back and relax. However, chlorine, humidity, and sun can have ghastly effects on your skin and hair. Defend yourself with the top beauty must-have products for the summer.
Oil free face lotion with an SPF will give your face a finished matte look while protecting it from the sun’s harmful UV rays. When choosing a lotion make sure it is waterproof so you are still protected after splashing around in the water. Oil free means no shiny, greasy skin when you are out in the hot sun. Jan Marini AntiOxidant Daily Face Protectant with SPF 30 and Aveeno Continuous Protection Active Sunblock Lotion with SPF 50 are both great choices to keep your skin protected and moisturized every day.
Chlorine and sun are a bad duo for keeping your hair shiny and healthy. Both will cause your hair to become dry and brittle. Using an anti-frizz serum like Citre Shine Miracle or Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Weightless will give your hair a healthy shine without a greasy look or feel.
Summer activities can leave you with split ends and damaged hair. Leave in conditioners are great products to treat your hair to after a long day in the sun and water. After getting out of the pool or ocean, apply a small amount of leave in conditioner in the palm of your hand, work into your hair evenly, and gently comb through. Infusium 23 and Neutrogena Triple Moisture Silk Touch Leave-in Cream are perfect choices to keep your hair soft and detangled.
Barex Sun Essential Hair and Body Shampoo is an absolute must to have for the summer. What a fabulous product. Wash both your hair and body with just one product. Barex Hair and Body Shampoo will rid both your body and hair of salt and sand. As an added bonus, this shampoo will protect your hair from the damaging effects of the sun.
If you don’t like your face to look au naturalle and desire a more finished look, try out some waterproof mascara. Maybelline’s line of waterproof mascaras like Stiletto, One By One, and Falsies outlast humidity as well as water. These mascaras can beat the heat also. You can wear these with confidence, as they will not melt or smudge, even on the hottest days.
Treat your skin to an exfoliating body scrub. Exfoliating body scrubs will remove all of that dead, ashy skin from your body. Senorita Margarita Hot Salt Scrub and LaLicious Brown Sugar and Vanilla Sugar Souffle will leave your skin looking new and refreshed, not to mention, how incredibly soft and luxurious it will feel.
Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen of at least an SPF of 30 or higher should be used on every part of your body that is exposed to the sun. Being out in the sun can have negative effects on your health, most of which can be avoided simply by using sunscreen. Most importantly, don’t forget to reapply every two hours or after getting out of the water. Hawaiian Tropic and Neutrogena both have a line of lotions that are effective and smell great.
Nourish and pamper your skin with after sun lotion. Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada and Ocean Potion After Sun Lotion are made for this specific purpose. Intentionally made with vitamins, aloe, and other moisturizers, after sun lotions will revitalize your skin after harsh exposure to the sun, leaving it soft and supple.
SPF lip protectant is a very important summer necessity, and very easy to overlook. Chap Stick makes lip protectant with SPF 30. Using this product will keep your lips kissable and soft.
For many, summer is the most fun time of year, but it can take a toll on your body. Be proactive and use good skin care and hair care sense and make your summer unforgettable.