No matter how hot and humid it is, it is imperative that we take care of ourselves to boost our energies and keep us glowing in this heat. A nourishing skincare routine that pampers your skin and keeps painful and irritating skin conditions at bay coupled with healthy routine and food intake can definitely keep you beaming this summer.
Here are few essential summer care tips.
Don’t Cut Down Your Resting Time
Your body needs time to repair itself and maintain healthy skin. That’s why no matter what schedule you maintain, try to take out enough time to rest. This is crucial because during the summer months, the days are longer, and most of us tend to be active for longer. Being exposed to the sun longer also leads to dullness and the appearance of the signs of aging. Getting enough sleep prevents the signs of aging, improves skin barrier function, and makes you look generally fresher and more attractive.
Cool Off With a Face Mist
A cooling face mist works wonders on a hot and humid summer day. It helps in soothing sunburns and inflammation and makes your skin look fresh and dewy. Try getting your hands on calming ingredients like chamomile and lavender as they soothe and rejuvenate the skin. You can buy facial mists or even make one at home.
Take Cold Water Showers
Avoiding hot showers and steam baths during summer may be the best idea as they dehydrate the skin. Take a cold water shower instead. It keeps your skin pores unclogged and prevents acne breakouts. It is also much more refreshing.
Try Home Remedies For Glowing Skin
Cucumber feels extremely soothing on the skin. For this face mist, grate one cucumber and strain the juice through a cheesecloth. Mix the juice with a tablespoon of rosewater, mint leaves and, a teaspoon of lemon juice in a spray bottle. Spritz it on your face throughout the day. Why spend money on store-bought body scrubs? If you have coffee grounds at home, making this body scrub is a breeze. Mix a quarter cup of brown sugar, half a cup of coffee grounds, 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, olive oil, a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil, and a tablespoon of sea salt. Store the mixture in a glass jar. Use this mixture as a body scrub. A refreshing eye mask can instantly take all the tiredness away from your delicate eye area. For this easy eye mask, blend a few mint leaves, extract the juice, and mix it with half a cup of cucumber juice. Add rosewater to it. Dip cotton pads in this mixture and place them on your eyes. If you want, you may place the soaked cotton pads in a ziplock bag and refrigerate it for 15 minutes before using it. You will love the cooling sensation of this eye mask.
Exercise
If the summer heat, sweat, and humidity are keeping you off the treadmill, don’t give up. Though staying in and watching a movie while sipping iced tea is a tempting option, exercise is equally important for maintaining healthy skin during summer. Physical activity improves blood flow, which means your skin cells get more oxygen. Exercising can be one of the best stress reduction techniques, so do go out this summer. Thus, your body heals any tissue damage (like a sunburn or acne) easily. You think exercising in the gym is monotonous? Add some fun to your workout routine and try Zumba instead. Even better, go cycling, play volleyball with your friends, or try hiking. Any form of exercise is good for your health.
Go Easy On Makeup
When it comes to makeup during summer months, go minimal. That’s because your skin needs to breathe, so try wearing mineral-based makeup when the weather is super hot and humid as these products are light and anti-inflammatory. If you absolutely cannot do without your foundation, go for a tinted moisturizer with SPF and layer it with face powder to avoid any patchy spots.
