Are you trying to keep your skin flawless this summer? While it might seem difficult, there are many ways to keep your skin healthy, beautiful, and well protected against the sun. Here are some summer beauty tips to keep your face, arms, legs, and other parts of the body problem-free.
When it is hot outside, you can often get dehydrated, leading to dizzy spells, headaches, and dryer skin. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated; not necessarily eight glasses a day, but about four glasses in order to maintain the balance of moisture in the skin and body. Water also helps in detoxifying the body. Try to avoid caffeinated beverages as much as possible, as they can dehydrate you and you will need even more water.
Many people seem to assume that one application of sunscreen is good enough to stay protected from the sun throughout the day. In actuality, this sunscreen will wear off in just a couple of hours before you need more. If you spend time outside throughout the whole day, apply sunscreen every two hours.
For the face, a teaspoon is a good amount. For the rest of the body, apply as much as would fill a shot glass.
We also recommend staying out of the sun from mid morning to late afternoon, as these are the brightest and hottest times of day. In this case, sunscreen may not be as effective.
If your goal is to gain a perfect golden tan, you can also develop wrinkles and rough skin in the process, no matter if you get a sunburn or not. When light from the sun makes contact with the skin, microscopic damage can result that leads to inflammation and enzymes that destroy collagen. To be protected from the aging effects that are caused by the sun’s UV rays, use skin care products that are high in caffeine, salicylic acid, acai oil, alpha-lipoic oil, green tea extract, alpha-hydroxy oil, and other antioxidants.
Foods that are also rich in antioxidants are good for the skin as well as your health overall.
You likely want to spend a lot of time in the sun and want to have a lot of fun this summer, but too much sun can also be hazardous to your skin. Definitely use sunscreen, or an alternative if you suffer from issues related to sunscreen, and be mindful of the time spent in the sun.
Contact your esthetician for personalized advice about taking care of your skin in the summer and all year round.