The top ways to you can look after your skin during the warmer months.
The long days and warm nights can put a smile on anyone’s face, but just how well are you looking after your skin during the warmer months?
We believe that skincare should always be simple so that you can get on with more important things. So we’ve got five simple ways that you can fool-proof your beauty routine and ensure your skin is glowing, nourished and protected all summer long.
Embrace your summer fruits
We know the importance of a nutrient-dense diet, so why not indulge while you have so many delicious foods at your fingertips!
Fill your fridge with the likes of watermelon (for a hit of hydration), mango (for radiance and glow), pineapple (to aid cell turnover) and berries (for an antioxidant boost).
Keep up with your sleep
With longer days, it’s easy to get caught up in enjoying your summer nights. Yet, sleep is an integral part of healthy skin. It allows your body time to recover, repair and rest after the day it has had. When you deny your body an adequate amount of sleep, you are also denying it the chance to deal with toxins, maintain pH levels and heal. Give your skin the best chance and keep your sleep routine on track!
Avoid outdoors during peak UV hours
We’re not saying that you should stay away from the sun – we need to sun to remain happy and healthy! However, between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm, UV radiation has been found to be at its highest. To avoid putting your skin through unnecessary trauma and damage, try to remain in the shade or indoors during this period. Prevention is always best!
Drop the shower temperature
Did you know that the hot water of your shower can dehydrate your skin further?
If your skin has been exposed to the heat outside, why not go easy on it and lower the temperature of your shower a little? Not only will it cool and soothe dry, sore or damaged skin, it will stop any further loss of moisture.
Exfoliate
During the warmer months, your skin becomes easily clogged thanks to excess sebum production, perspiration and additional products (such as SPF moisturisers). It’s important to properly remove this build-up using a product like griffin+row’s gentle yet effective Natural Exfoliation Cloth. It can be used daily and ensures any debris sitting within your pores are removed to allow your skin to breathe and get back to glowing.
For more advice on skincare over summer visit our friends at griffin+row.
This article was originally published in Issue 3 – Gratitude & Mindfulness. You can purchase this issue and enjoy more enchanting content here.
