With the onset of summer, prep your skin for the hot weather. Here's a list of basic summer skincare essentials to get that summer glow.
Photo: UNSPLASH/ FLEUR KAANApply a generous amount of sunscreen on your face & body before you step out of the house. Wear sunscreen that suits your skin-type & is at least SPF 30 or higher.
You can buy makeup - BB & CC creams that have SPF & foundation or tinted moisturisers with SPF to have that extra protective layer on your face.
If you have an oil-skin you can use a gel-based moisturiser or if you have a dry skin - go for moisturiser with thicker consistency. Moisturising is a must!
Photo: UNSPLASH/ KELSEY CURTIS1. Cleanse 2 x day
2. Use specific skin-type cleanser
3. It Hhelps unclog pores & kill acne-producing bacteria
4. Cleanser - mild, alcohol free, pH balanced
To get a glowing healthy skin you have to stay hydrated. Drink at least 2-3 litres of water everyday. Eat food rich in antioxidants as well.
Photo: UNSPLASH/ GIORGIA TROVATOAfter exfoliation, you can put a face mask that could be sheet mask or a clay mask. Clay masks help fight acne, remove impurities & absorbs extra oil.
Photo: PEXELS/ SHINY DIAMONDYou can do at home DIY masks. Summer masks include - Aloe vera masks for a cooling effect, turmeric masks, yogurt + honey masks & more!
Photo: UNSPLASH/ RAPHAEL LOVASKIInclude Vitamin C Serum in your skincare routine & Vitamin C in general in your diet. It helps brighten & evens out your skin, reduces lines & wrinkles.
Photo: PEXELS/ MIKE MURRAYKeep loose or compact powder handy because it is long lasting, gives a matte finish to your makeup & controls sweat and shine for hours in hot weather.
Photo: PEXELS/ DS STORIESDon't forget to hydrate your lips this summer season. Keep a good hydrating lip balm. Exfoliate your lips with lip scrubs to remove loose, flaky skin on the lips.
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