We’re so used to slathering on creams when the mercury drops, but when summer arrives, we get seduced into thinking hydration isn’t as important. But that’s absolutely false! Not only does your skin need hydration year round, but during the hot season, sun exposure, air conditioning, exposure to chlorine in swimming pools and saltwater at the beach all further contribute to drying out skin and decreasing its natural moisture levels. Moreover, shaving more often, using bug repellent, and tanning or getting sunburned all contribute to dryness.
Why hydration during summer is key
With longer days and more available sunlight, avoiding the sun is not so easy. If you find you are being exposed to the sun more often than not, make sure you are moisturizing every day and maybe even multiple times per day to make sure the moisture lost is replaced. Light, serum moisturizers are ideal in the hotter months because they won’t feel as heavy as the creams you most likely use during fall and winter. Plus, they won’t feel sticky on the skin on hot, humid days. Even if your skin is oily and you feel that it doesn’t need hydration, it can still lose its innate moisture when exposed to the sun or chlorinated pools or saltwater. Also, oily skin can benefit from light moisturizers and moisturizing serums that aren’t heavy and won’t make the skin feel even oilier. Try the Y – Raising Beauty moisturizing face serum, a potion of hyaluronic acid in 3 molecular weights and glycerine, with a delicious super light texture to have your skin always deeply moisturized, fresh and glowy.
For best results, hydrate in the mornings and evenings, but also after prolonged swimming or sun exposure. Also remember to always hydrate after a hot shower or time spent in a hot tub.
Super boost? Take more masks
In summer it’s extra hot and we spend outside and under the sun extra hours? So we deserve an extra beauty treatment, an extra moisturizing and glow.
How to? Take moisturizing, anti-oxidant and illuminating face masks more often. Feel ready, Feel glowy is the perfect solution. Even every day! And you will shine bright like the sun!
Happy Mindful Summer