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5 Ways To Nourish Your Skin This Summer

 

Summer is just around the corner, which means sundresses, swimsuits, shorts, sandals and more. With all the exposure, the effects of the harsh sun can really take a toll on your skin. I love being out in the sun. Sunbathing is my favorite summer activity.  The lord knows how badly I need color to these legs after a cold winter. It gives me the vitamin D that my body craved for all winter long. But too much of anything has its side effects. Prolonged exposure can put you at risk of sun damage and aging. Taking the proactive measures needed in nourishing and caring for your skin, will protect you all summer long.


Here are 5 easy ways to nourish your skin all summer long:

1. Make water your best friend. Its VERY important to remember to stay hydrated with the higher temperature weather. Of course we know that hydration helps with our inner organs and tissues, but it also helps with our skin as well. Water helps keep our skin healthy. Drinking regular water or coconut water will help you with hydration.  During the spring and summer months, I like to incorporate foods such as berries, cucumbers, lemon, mint, and melons with my water. They all have high water content and encourages hydration. 


2. Sunscreen....Sunscreen....Sunscreen!!! Sunscreen is a must! Always remember to throw away last years products. They aren't meant to last forever. Buy a sunscreen that has UVA and UBD products and comes in SPF 30 and SPF 70. Use a handful all over your body, and a teaspoon size on your face when sunbathing or while enjoying any water activities. Re-apply every two hours. During the day, you should wear a sunscreen moisturizer under your foundation.




3. Exfoliate. Exfoliating is very important to our skin health. Our bodies shed cells every min of the day. Without ridding your bodies of these dead cells, our skin starts to look dull and dry. You will never get glowing skin without exfoliating, no matter how much lotion you apply daily. Dull and dry skin will always be the outcome if you don't exfoliate. Hit your local drug store or Ulta for a good body scrub in a scent you love, and hit the shower. 






4. Keep your skin hydrated with lotion. Lotion up every morning and night with a light and fast absorbing body lotion with added collagen. During the summer months, you won't need those thick body butters that our skin craved for all winter. I like to use gels and purees around this time of year. They absorb super fast. In the summer months, my go to scents are fruity or floral. 



5. Add Hyaluronic Acid. Excessive sun exposure can really increase the aging of our skin. It takes away your youthful appearance, while adding aging spots and fine lines. Hyaluronic acid helps quench the skin cells. It intensifies the skins moisture. Hyaluronic acid helps renew and revitalize your skins appearance. Time to get softer, smoother, and more radiant skin. Add Hyaluronic Acid TODAY!


The above are my top 5 secrets to nourishing my skin during the Summer months. Is there a Summer skin regime that you have and swear by? I encourage you to share with us in the comment section below!





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