How to Kiss the Sun and Get Away With It! A 3-Step Approach for Summer

As the temperature soars and all you can think of is shedding away your clothes, you can do your skin a favor and shed the makeup too! Yes, we said it - #NoMakeup.

Beat the heat and let your skin shine with a minimal summer skincare routine.

Step 1: First up HYDRATE, HYDRATE and Hydrate some more!

It’s as simple as sipping some water. One of the best health (and beauty) tips for summer is to drink plenty of water.

How much?

Eight cups (8 fluid ounces) is the daily average. However, the true amount of water intake depends on several factors including age, gender, level of activity as well as environmental factors. Doctors recommend at least 30ml/kg of body weight.

Water keeps skin cells hydrated and plumps up the skin cells making it look youthful.

Additionally, it flushes impurities and toxins out of the system keeping your skin fresh and clean aiding in reducing the breakouts and acne.

• If you do drink as much water but still feel your skin requires more moisture, you could try a moisturizer like OROGOLD 24K Bio-Brightening Skin Tone Moisturizer SPF 30, a hydrating moisturizer with the added benefit of sunscreen.
• Not only does it hydrate and provide moisture to the skin, but it also promotes a fresh, blemish-free look.
• It protects skin from sun damage with an effective SPF of 30 while Vitamin A Retinyl Palmitate, Vitamin E and Gold embellish the skin with a radiant and youthful-looking glow. Pure 24K Magic, indeed!

And finally, to quote the wise words of Mary Schmich, reiterated by Baz Luhrmann;

“If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists.”

Step 2: The ultimate MAKEUP-Detox

If you are guilty of being a makeup addict, the first step is acceptance, the second like any good de-addiction center would recommend, is Detox.

Since you’re already drinking 8 cups of water, squeeze some lemon in one of those cups and add all that Vitamin C goodness to the mixture. A tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar works wonders too.
Pro Tip: A spoon full of raw honey takes away the bitter-sour after-taste of cider.

If having 8 cups of water daily sounds a little boring to you, ditch a cup or two and add some tea to mix it up a little. Root tea like Nettle, ginger, dandelion, and sarsaparilla can help you get your health AND glow back on track! 
Pro Tip: Don’t throw away the used tea bags. Chuck them in the freezer and use them as cooling pads for your eyes after a hard day’s work.

Remember that old adage an apple a day keeps the doctor away?

Well, apples are sure to help you going through the sweltering summers. Apples are packed with the fiber pectin that helps detox metals, and food additives that have accumulated in your body.

Now for the big guns - a mud mask can slough away impurities of your skin, unclog clogged pores, and revitalize the skin. It keeps the oil in check, eliminating the build-up of grease and dirt.

Slather on a nice thick coat and let it sit for a good 15-20 minutes. Follow it up with sitting for a while in a warm bath and let the ingredients work their magic. Rinse off and enjoy the freedom. 

If your skin is still feeling a little hungover from all the makeup, it is time to step it up a bit and scrub those toxic pigments off.

Well, not really scrub; gently exfoliate a few times a week.

You could:

Use 1 cup of finely ground sea salt mixed with a quarter cup of extra virgin olive oil, but even this down-to-earth all-natural exfoliation can be a bit too harsh for sensitive skin.

Instead, facial peels act as a safer substitute, a good peel will sweep away rough, dry skin, dissolve remnants of makeup as well as remove excess oil and other impurities. A peeling gel does all of the above and safely takes care of any blackheads and leaves your face looking flawlessly clean.

Let’s be honest,

we know you came here looking for a minimalist easy-to-do summer skincare routine. Most hard-working ladies don’t have the luxury to lounge around in steam baths and mud packs. And, even the best of us stand guilty of forgetting to take proper care of our skin.

That is exactly why this summer, you need to arm yourself with BeautyFrizz Green Tea Facial Wipes.

• An absolute must-have, these facial wipes cleanse your skin of any impurities and are nothing short of amazing!
• Imbibed with the astringent properties of Green Tea, these wipes penetrate deep into the skin, ridding the skin of dirt and sebum.
• These facial wipes instantly provide moisture to your skin, leaving behind a dewy complexion.

Step Three: Rejuvenate and Protect!

After purging your system of toxins and your face of makeup, it’s time to add some wholesome goodness to bring back that inner glow and throw shade on summer’s sun with your flawless skin.

But first, you need to stay cool.

Blend a cucumber with a sprig of mint with equal parts of ice in a blender; add a dash of lemon and a tiny pinch of salt to perk things up and voila, you have a mint-cucumber cooler to rejuvenate yourself!

P.S. Save two slices of the cucumber to cool down your weary eyes.

Alternatively, you could use the same recipe as a face pack. Just add powdered oats to the mixture to thicken it to the consistency of a paste. Add Papaya as it contains naturally occurring BHA (beta hydroxyl acid) that helps remove dead skin cells and leaves the skin looking bright and youthful. It also helps soothe sunburn!

If you find your skin getting too dry, try a Papaya and honey face mask or if the heat has your face oozing oil, mix Papaya and dried orange peel powder together to make a mask that will put that to rest.

Also, while we're at it, let us talk about-

Vitamin C!

If you want flawless skin, it’s essential that you receive an adequate amount of Vitamin C, especially during the summers when your skin needs that extra boost of Vitamin C the most.

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined links between nutrient intakes and skin aging in 4,025 women aged 40-74. It found that higher vitamin C intakes were associated with a lower likelihood of a wrinkled appearance, dryness of the skin, and a better skin-aging appearance.

Doesn't that sound a little too good to be true?

Vitamin C, aka ascorbic acid, is necessary for the growth, development, and repair of all body tissues especially the formation of collagen. It is also one of the most powerful antioxidants that can protect your skin against damage caused by the dreaded free radicals, as well as toxic chemicals and pollutants.

Which is why Vivo Per Lei Vitamin C Day Cream is a must-have! It delivers a dose of Vitamin C directly to the skin, softening and hydrating the skin with Palm Oil and Shea Butter while Vitamin C, Pro-Vitamin B5, Gold help prevent hyper-pigmentation.

Keep the summertime sadness away from your skin with this #NoMakeup facial detox routine, and brace yourself to face the sun without compromising on your beauty!