Here are five tips to help you achieve Sexy Summer Skin and enjoy looking good enjoying the outdoors and indoors as well
Use Lighter Makeup
Summer is a sweaty time, so it doesn’t feel (or look) great when we clog our pores with heavy makeup, only for it to sweat off. A lighter foundation like colour correcting cream, coupled with light blush and highlighter will have you looking glowy and won’t feel so cakey in the heat.
Switch Up Your Cleanser
Our skin has different needs at different times. Investing in a summer skincare regime that is antioxidant rich, extra nourishing and targeted towards your individual skincare needs will go a long way towards protecting your skin against the heat and boosting your natural summer complexion. Eg. If you run more oilier with the summer heat Ultra Balancing Gel Cleanser will balance your skin while washing away surface oil and daily residue.
Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate
Summer activities like swimming in salty water or getting sunburnt lead to dry, flaky skin. Investing in a good exfoliating routine will detoxify, brighten and soften your whole body.
Don’t forget to exfoliate your lips too, which can be prone to wind burn or sunburn whilst on the beach. An affordable range of exfoliant products to achieve your skin goals is Frank Body!
Say Goodbye to Razor Burn
Shaving, waxing or receiving laser hair removal can make your skin irritated and even cause bumps or ingrown hairs in areas that are often on display when you’re in togs. Along with gently exfoliating the area regularly to keep it smooth, treat any red bumps with an ingrown hair cream like one from Malin+Goetz. It’s packed with chamomile to calm irritation along with glycolic and salicylic acid to exfoliate.
Fake It, Don’t Bake It!
The harsh Australian sun is not something to mess with. Skip the skin cancer risk by faking a glow with the St Tropez Self Tan Luxe Dry Oil. This tinted oil tanner is easy to apply and dries down to a smooth, natural-looking tan. It’s infused with Brazil nut oil to keep skin moisturised (win!) and fragranced with essential oils of neroli, lemongrass and grapefruit.
