The summer sun is once again beating down on us all and with it comes a whole lot of beauty don'ts. If you want to know how to avoid these common mistakes then keep on reading.
Heavy Moisturizer
Women with very dry skin should still stick with their thick/heavy moisturizers, but if you feel it's too thick/heavy for summer switch it out for another one that will still keep your skin moisturized but won't feel so heavy on your skin. The reason why thick/heavy moisturizers are bad for summer is because it will allow your makeup to streak or run as you sweat throughout the day.
Streaky Self-tanning
No matter how popular the cast of the Jersey Shore is, looking like an oompa loompa doesn't look good on anyone. We all love to have that sun kissed bronzed skin, especially if we just don't have time to go get a tan or lay out under the sun for a bit. Naturally it's much easier to grab a bottle of self-tanner. Here's some tips to make that fake tan look gorgeous. Before applying the self tanner to your skin make sure you use exfoliate in the shower. This will make your skin smooth and remove any dead skin. Next, apply the self tanner before bed time this will allow the color to sink in over night so it doesn't rub on your nice clothes (use some pjs & sheets you don't mind getting orange). Spray-on tanners will coat more areas with less rubbing, but the creamy lotions work just as good as well. Remember, use a pair of rubber gloves just as your would if you were applying hair dye to yourself. Rub the self-tanner all over your body, keep in mind where the sun would hit your body more. Apply lighter amounts of tanner on the undersides of your arms and wrists, this will avoid the obvious fake tan. Once you've done your entire body, remove the gloves and apply some tanner to the tops of your hands, rub only tops of your hands together against one another, avoid putting any tanner in between your finger and on the palms of your hands, remember, we're going for a natural tan. If you're very pale mix your tanner in equal parts with a moisturizer, this will reduce the concentration in half. When you wake up in the morning inspect the places you applied tanner, if you notice a few streaks, exfoliate again and apply a little more tanner to even it all out.
Fading Hair Color
Hair dye fades from the sun and chlorine, but you can minimize that damage just by getting a few new hair care products. Look for color extending shampoos and conditioners, this will protect your hair color. Wear a hat when you're out in the sun. If you're going to be swimming in a pool, tie your hair up. Applying some conditioner to your hair before swimming helps keep the color intact and prevents snarls. Also look for hair care products that are infused with SPF to protect your hair color. To keep chlorine damage to a minimum, shampoo immediately after swimming. There are several shampoos out there that will remove chlorine build up from your hair, my favorite is from Bumble & Bumble. Remember to always rinse your hair with cool water after anytime your wash your hair.
Sunburn
So you forgot to apply sunblock and now you're stuck with a painful sunburn and looking as red as a lobster, or you forgot to reapply after you went swimming. Even worse, you had no idea you were even exposed because it was cloudy and didn't feel the sun on your. Remember, there's no such thing as too much sunblock. Use an SPF 30 or higher. Well the damage has been done now it's time to fix it. Use aloe vera ointment, it looks gross and freaks some people out, but it works wonders, trust me. Apply this gel by the handfuls to the affected areas, for extra cooling effects, pop a bottle of this gel in the fridge and keep it there all summer, this will feel wonderful against your hot skin. Take ibuprofen to kelp with headaches, pain, and chills. Wear very lightweight, loose-fitting cotton fabrics that won't rub on the affected areas. Drink a lot of water and juices to stay hydrated (stay away from juices like cranberry or grape which can give you the runs, this will only dehydrate you more), and don't use hot or warm water when showering. If possible, stay out of the sun until the burn heals, otherwise keep the affected area covered and stay in the shade as much as possible or use an umbrella. Most importantly, don't peel off your shedding skin, let it come off naturally. If you peel it off yourself, you're liable to peel off too much and can cause a scar. Don't forget to moisturize a ton.
Over Bronzing
Bronzer is a wonderful thing, when used correctly. Bronzer is supposed to enhance your natural pigment. Find a powder that's one or two shades darker than your natural skin color, it doesn't matter if it has shimmer or not, the preference is yours. If you're going to be take photos though, stick to one with no shimmer. Apply the bronzer to a clean, dry face with a wide bronzing brush to evenly distribute color. Think about where the sun would naturally hit your face, forehead, temples, nose, and cheekbones, apply only to these areas. Keep another clean brush near by to blend or brush away excess color.
Cracked Dry Skin
It's summer so of course you're revealing more skin, but it's important that your smooth and silky from head to toe. Give some extra love to the spots you know get dry such as your elbows, knees, hands and feet. Use an exfoliating glove in the shower with a body scrub once a week to smooth out skin. A pumice stone can even out cracked heels and calluses. Lightly towel dry and apply lotion or body oil while your skin is still damp, this will maximize benefits and use less product. Don't forget about your feet, be sure they soak up the moisture too, slather on a thick lotion before sliding on some cotton socks before bed, or when hanging around the house.
Here are some great products to use:
From Lushusa.com try
-Buffy: an exfoliating and moisturizing bar
-King of Skin: Luxur butter bar for royally soft skin
-Running To The Embassy: LUSH's version of the pumice stone with btters to soften
-Awua Mirabills: Scrubby shower massage for marvelously conditioned skin
-Lemony Flutter: Softening butter for tough, cracked skin and cuticles
-Helping Hands: For sore dry hands, with honey, moisturizing oils and nourishing butters
-Stepping Stone: Foot scrub
Curel also offers a wide variety of lotions at a more affordable price and are easily accessible.
Caked on makeup
The summer heat sure makes it hard for us to wear makeup, especially when you live in dry or humid places. I happen to live in the middle of the desert, when it's a dry heat it's not so bad, but when it's humid, a second outside and your makeup is already running down your face. This is not attractive at all. I personally hate being hot and sweaty. Best bet for summer is the less is more concept, particularly during the day. Try using a tinted moisturizer that includes SPF, this will eliminate extra steps and product layers, or sunscreen with a powder foundation. Use a cream-based blush, this will blend with your skin more evenly. Use light lip stains that look like you've just eaten a popsicle instead of using a goopy gloss. Set your makeup with a refreshing mist that cools you off and tightens your pores.
Here are some links to some of the best tinted moiturizers out there.
Also available at the links I provided are setting sprays as well as primers.
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