As a race of people, we unfortunately are not predisposed to becoming instantly bronzed, beautiful and ready to bare as soon as May 1st rolls around.\u00a0 It takes a little work, especially after most of our skin has spent winter in wool-knit induced hibernation.\u00a0 But there are a few summer skin care tips you can use to ease your skin\u2019s venture into the open.<\/p>\n
Break the Routine <\/strong> Remember, your skin type may change from season to season.\u00a0 Those who have normal to dry skin in winter may be of a combination to oily disposition in the summer for example.\u00a0 Check with your skin therapist or dermatologist if unsure and tailor your products choices accordingly.\u00a0 <\/p>\n You may also experience more blocked pores in our sunny season because the sun can stimulate sebum production.\u00a0 This can be exacerbated by the sunscreen you will no doubt be wearing so make sure to clean your face thoroughly each day, more than once if possible.\u00a0 Lastly, make sure you exfoliate at least once a week.\u00a0 This will remove dullness on the skin as well as help prevent blocked pores by removing dead skin cells.<\/p>\n Use Protection!<\/strong> A bare minimum of SPF 15 is essential, and don\u2019t forget your lips which are prone to painful burning and chapping.\u00a0 Stay in the shade between 11am and 3pm and don\u2019t forget sunglasses to protect the delicate skin around the eyes which is especially susceptible to wrinkles.<\/p>\n That Elusive Summer Glow<\/strong> Avoid the harmful effects of the sun and unsightly burns and bikini lines with a little self-tan.\u00a0 Preparation is the key to keeping things even.\u00a0 Slough away streak-causing dead skin cells with thorough exfoliation, especially on those giveaway elbows and knees.\u00a0 Wear a tanning mitt or latex gloves for application to the body, and then evenly apply a little to the backs of hands with cotton pads.<\/p>\n Just remember to go easy on it, an iridescent tangerine glare is not a good look.\u00a0 If you\u2019re apprehensive or want to keep things as light as possible, try a moisturiser with a hint of tanning agent.\u00a0 They are as natural as they come and near blunder proof, even for the most misfortunate of oompa loompas.<\/p>\n So keep skin clean, smooth, hydrated and protected this summer.\u00a0 Effective summer skin care will prevent blemishes and dryness in the short term and help off-set signs of ageing in the future.\u00a0 This with the help of a little home-bronzing will allow you to lighten up on the winter mask of make-up and show off your radiant summer skin.\u00a0 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As a race of people, we unfortunately are not predisposed to becoming instantly bronzed, beautiful and ready to bare as soon as May 1st rolls around.\u00a0 It takes a little work, especially after most of our skin has spent winter in wool-knit induced hibernation.\u00a0 But there are a few summer skin care tips you can […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":720,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n
\n It is, of course, essential that you keep up your daily cleanse, tone and moisturise routine throughout the summer months.\u00a0 However there are a few tweaks you can make to your usual regime to transform it into optimum summer skin care.<\/p>\n
\n If you are dismissive of the health risks associated with sun exposure perhaps some of the cosmetic repercussions will get you slathering on the sunscreen.\u00a0 The natural changes that occur in the skin over time are accelerated by UV rays from the sun and sunbeds.\u00a0 This results in premature wrinkling, age spots, droopy and sagging skin, yellowish tints, broken blood vessels and the dreaded, and frankly quite frightening, leathered skin.\u00a0 These are the permanent consequences of a tan that may only last a week, it is not worth it.<\/p>\n
\n There are a few simple things you can do to improve skin radiance in summer.\u00a0 First, drink plenty of water.\u00a0 You need it even more in the summer to replace what you lose through perspiring.\u00a0 If you\u2019re thirsty you are already dehydrated, and dehydration means dry skin.\u00a0 No amount of miracle creams will give you that healthy glow if you\u2019re not hydrated from the inside out.<\/p>\n