1. Protect Yourself From UV Rays
Spring is over and now is the time of relaxing on the beach. And of course, all of us want to look our best on the seaside. This doesn’t rely on just your waist size or bikini; it also depends on your appearance, especially your skin. To ensure you look flawless this summer, particularly on the beach, we would like to introduce some fantastic tips that you can follow.
Maybe you already know that the exposure to UV rays can damage the skin and lead to skin cancer. However, the impacts of UV radiation take many years to develop; that means you cannot notice the detriment until it is too late. Take the precautions and avoid UV exposure can help prevent effects like premature aging, cataracts, skin cancer, etc. So, to keep the skin and eyes healthy for this summer and for many years to come, you need to stay safe in the sun. These following directions will be useful to you.
- Avoid going outside when UV rays are at their height that is from 10 am to 2-3 pm.
- Apply sunscreen even while you are not going to the seaside. This is the common error of most people. They practice sunscreen only after they hit the shore. Apply the sunscreen 15-20 minutes earlier than you move out.
- Put on protective clothing.
- Buy lip balms with SPF to protect your lips.
- Use UV-blocking, polarized sunglasses.
2. Moisturize Your Skin
You can be on your summer holiday. However, the skin care routine will have zero days off. Besides your cleanser, ensure you don’t leave the moisturizer for both your face and body. It’s easy to assume that the days of summer do not require moisturizer, yet that’s a mistake. Without the sign of nourishment, the summer sun can damage and dehydrate the skin thus making it rough to the touch. However, you need to remember that during the days of summer, you should option water-based moisturizer as oil-based products could clog the pores and cause breakouts.
3. Stay Hydrated
High temperatures and much time outdoors not only damage your skin but also result in internal dehydration. As a result, you can experience a headache and dizziness. To prevent these problems, it’s advised to consume eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Additionally, water flushes toxins from the body; thus it helps you to avoid numerous diseases.
Another reason to consume more water in the summer is that water has a positive effect on skin physiology through biochemical and hydration behaviors. So, staying hydrated throughout the day will make your skin healthier.
4. Don’t Forget Your Feet
Flip flops, “regular” sandals, romance sandals, the summer footwear list go on and on. That’s why it’s such a shame as you cannot find useful tips for the prettiest feet for this summer to make sure that the delicate skin on your feet looks flawless too.
- Let’s change that by some practical things you can do for smooth and lovely feet:
- Use a foot scrub.
- Avoid cutting down the nails’ two sides to avoid the problem of the ingrown nail.
- Soak the feet in warm water about 10 minutes, then take the dry skin off with the foot file or pumice stone.
- Apply sunscreen on the feet.
- Moisturize your feet daily.
5. Protect Your Hair And Scalp
To look flawless this summer, you also need to protect your hair and scalp before and after sun exposure. Like the face and body, the hair and scalp can be damaged by the sun. As a result, the hair looks lifeless, dry, discolored, and so on. Therefore, you should follow this effective hair care routine to give the best protection for the hair and scalp:
- Avoid using too much chemical hair treatments to prevent the dryness of the hair and scalp.
- Don’t wash the hair every day.
- Avoid heat-treating the hair during hot summer days.
- NEVER shampoo the hair before going swimming.
- To treat your hair after the exposure to the sun, apply a leave-in conditioner to dry areas, then wrap a plastic cover or a towel and go to bed.
- Use a hat or scarf to cover your head while going out.
- Put the hair in comfortable styles.
- Another way to treat hair after the exposure to the sun is hot oil. You can apply coconut, avocado, or olive oil to your hair from ends to roots after shampooing. Rinse it off and condition as usual. This helps moisturize the hair without making it greasy.
6. Soothe Your Skin After Sun Exposure
Spending all day at the beach swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying your life may cause damage to your skin. Sometimes, you will forget to reapply the sunscreen and feel uncomfortable consequences. It’s needless to say redness is the last thing that you want to see on the skin. The damage is done. However, while you cannot undo it, there’re many ways you can do to decrease discomfort, reduce inflammation, and speed up the recovery of the skin:
- Apply cooling balms to the over-exposed skin, especially reddish areas.
- Add an apple cider vinegar cup to your bath water to stimulate healing.
- Use lotions which contain aloe vera.
- Soak in an oatmeal bath.
- Apply cool (not cold) yogurt or milk on sunburned areas.
- Use chill cucumbers by mashing them in a blender, then applying on affected areas.
7. Forget About Harsh Exfoliants
Although exfoliation is a part of a skincare regimen, certain exfoliants are too harsh for the skin in the summer. They make your skin prone to damage. To eliminate impurities and dead skin cells, which cleanser cannot reach, you should prioritize gentle cleansers with natural ingredients. Also, you can find the variety of recipes to make exfoliants from natural ingredients you already have in your kitchen. It’s also useful to note that you don’t need to exfoliate too frequently during the summer.
Above are seven tips to help you look flawless on the beach in the summer. With these practical methods, you don’t need to worry about the dark skin anymore. All content provided is for informational and educational purposes. We recommend you consult a healthcare professional to determine which method is appropriate for you. Thanks for your reading!
