Summer Skincare Tips

While there is a definite joie de vivre and abandon with which we navigate the fun summer months, the hot weather means that one must exercise caution to avoid heat exhaustion, over-exposure to the sun and increased vulnerability. This is also an important time to wear sunscreen, but also to check the expiration dates on the sunscreens you have, and replace them with fresh bottles and tubes.

1) Drink plenty of water. I know that this is painfully obvious, but it is something that I often don't do nearly enough of– particularly when I am on the go during the warmer months. Carrying around a good quality water bottle definitely helps remind you to drink water. It is easier than you think to become severely dehydrated, and this is can be very serious.

2) Be diligent in your use of a high SPF sunscreen (at least an SPF 30- though I prefer using an SPF 50 most of the time). The key is to remember to reapply sunscreen frequently. I often find myself applying my sunscreen in the morning and then forgetting to do so again throughout the day. That first and only application offers us a false sense of sun protection, but it does not last from morning until night. I carry sunscreen with me to reapply it, but of course this means that I need to reapply some foundation, tinted moisturizer, blush, or whatever I am wearing on my face that day. While this may not feel convenient it is necessary, and definitely worth the trouble. It should be applied to all exposed areas, and remember that the harmful rays also penetrate your clothing. Vulnerable areas like the ears, back of the neck, the drivers side of your face and body, the back of the hands, and feet are most often neglected. Avoid excessive sun exposure, and seek refuge in the shade. 

3) Wear a wide brim hat. I do this even when I am sitting under an umbrella.

4) Don't forget about your lips! Apply a moisturizing lip balm with an SPF underneath your lip gloss or lipstick to keep them protected. Reapplication throughout the day is the key to remaining protected.

5) Don't forget your hair and scalp! Not only can the sun wreak havoc on your hair, but the scalp is subject to sunburn as well. Use a deep conditioner on a weekly basis to keep your hair in good shape, and consider a good spray on SPF that is formulated for the hair.

6) A good pair of sunglasses won't just protect your eyes, but will also protect the vulnerable under eye area. Repeated sun exposure ages the skin, and subjects it to skin cancer.

7) Have your doctor carefully check your skin (including your scalp) for suspicious moles, spots, bumps or discoloration to determine whether you have cancerous or precancerous moles, spots or lesions. 

What are your favorite tips to get your skin through the hot summer months?

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Summer Skincare Tips

While there is a definite joie de vivre and abandon with which we navigate the fun summer months, this unusually hot weather means that one must exercise caution to avoid heat exhaustion, over-exposure to the sun and increased vulnerability.

1) Drink plenty of water. I know that this is painfully obvious, but it is something that I often don't do nearly enough of– particularly when I am on the go during the warmer months. Carrying around a good quality water bottle definitely helps remind you to drink water. It is easier than you think to become severely dehydrated, and this is can be very serious.

2) Be diligent in your use of a high SPF sunscreen (at least an SPF 30- though I use between an SPF 30-SPF 50 most of the time). The key is to remember to reapply sunscreen frequently. I often find myself applying my sunscreen in the morning and then forgetting to do so again throughout the day. That first and only application offers us a false sense of sun protection, but it does not last from morning until night. I carry sunscreen with me to reapply it, but of course this means that I need to reapply some foundation, tinted moisturizer, blush, or whatever I am wearing on my face that day. While this may not feel convenient it is necessary, and definitely worth the trouble. It should be applied to all exposed areas, and remember that the harmful rays also penetrate your clothing. Vulnerable areas like the ears, back of the neck, the drivers side of your face and body, the back of the hands, and feet are most often neglected. Avoid excessive sun exposure, and seek refuge in the shade. 

3) Wear a wide brim hat. I do this even when I am sitting under an umbrella.

4) Don't forget about your lips! Apply a moisturizing lip balm with an SPF underneath your lip gloss or lipstick to keep them protected. Reapplication throughout the day is the key to remaining protected.

5) Don't forget your hair and scalp! Not only can the sun wreak havoc on your hair, but the scalp is subject to sunburn as well. Use a deep conditioner on a weekly basis to keep your hair in good shape, and consider a good spray on SPF that is formulated for the hair.

6) A good pair of sunglasses won't just protect your eyes, but will also protect the vulnerable under eye area. Repeated sun exposure ages the skin, and subjects it to skin cancer.

7) Have your doctor carefully check your skin (including your scalp) for suspicious moles, spots, bumps or discoloration to determine whether you have cancerous or precancerous moles, spots or lesions. 

What are your favorite tips to get your skin through the hot summer months?

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Summer Beauty Essentials from Spongellé, The A Method and VOLOOM

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For me, summer means simplifying the products that I use, using fewer products and generally taking a slower pace and enjoying the weather and the natural surroundings. Here are a few products to simplify my beauty routine this summer:

The A Method® SunCare Routine Kit ($190.00 from The A Method): This easy to follow and streamlined skincare routine is perfect for summer. 

Simple-to-follow and applicable in under 5 minutes, prepare skin for sun exposure and free radical defense with this curated 4-piece set of Vitamin C products & reef safe SPF 50. The brand's celebrity dermatologist Dr. Tina Alster and skincare formulation expert Angelia Inscoe have put together this kit for a pre sun care routine that will boost glow and reinforce skin against prolonged sun exposure.

In the Kit:

Silky Vitamin C Cleanser: Antioxidant cleanser formulated with Vitamin C that leaves the skin clean, hydrated and silky-smooth.

C Glow Moisturizer: Antioxidant moisturizer formulated with 5% L-Ascorbic acid and Essential Oil of Tangerine.

C Antioxidant Gel 20%: Waterless antioxidant serum formulated with THD-Ascorbate for potent free-radical defense and skin balancing benefits

Clear Protection Powder in SPF 50: 100% mineral powder sunscreen formulated with 5 organic minerals for reflective protection against sun pollution and other factors. Ideal for hot, humid climates, it is lightweight, crease and water resistant and can be used alone or over makeup. The powder’s built-in brush provides reflective sun-protection throughout the day since it is easy to apply, on the go and compact in size.

VOLOOM Very Airy Low Residue Texturizing Mousse ($30.00 from VOLOOM): Hair mousse is making a comeback! This soft styling mousse doesn't weigh hair down, and it amplifies your desired styles with soft luxurious body and airy movement. It is perfect for wash-and-go styles on all hair types including curly styles (like mine). For even more volume, apply the mousse to your roots and use the heat of your blow dryer. Simply part your hair on the opposite side than you normally do, direct the heat from your dryer on the section and then flip hair back to your normal part. This is fuss-free and a summer perfect product.

Spongellé Mini Buffer Bits ($10.00 from Spongellé): Inspired by delectable tiny donut holes, these Mini Buffer Bits are a sweet extension of Spongellé’s skin-nourishing Confection Body Wash Infused Buffer Line. Available in four mood-enhancing scents (Jasmine Brûlée, Burnt Sugar, Cocoa Bon and Chiffon Rose), these adorable, dual-sided mini buffers are the perfect size for precise deep-cleansing, softening cuticles, nails, heels or any other areas of the body with small dry patches. They feature a special soft cleansing surface on one side and a gentle textured exfoliation on the other. Each Buffer Bit is infused with skin-softening triple butter and exfoliating sugarcane extract. Spongellé always makes impressive, covet-worthy products, and these earn an A+!

Overall Assessment: If you are seeking excellent products to simplify your summertime beauty picks, then these are definitely worthy of your consideration!

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Vichy Summer Skin Saviors

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I have rounded up three of my all-time favorite, and most coveted, Vichy products that I have used for years, and that I have been using all summer long. They are the perfect skin saviors for this hot weather!

I am a huge fan of thermal water sprays, and Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water is sourced directly from French volcanoes. This soothing and refreshing spray feels amazing against the skin, and I often spritz it on right after I apply my favorite beauty oil to help speed up absorption, and because it allows me to use less oil. This can be used any time of the day, but I do like to spritz my face before going to bed for a little extra hydration. However, in the warm and hot weather, I keep this in the refrigerator and use it whenever I need to cool down and feel refreshed, and since the weather has been very hot in LA, I have been reaching for this with great frequency! Furthermore, it can be used to moisten makeup sponges, used to help set makeup. 

($10.00 for 5.1 oz. from Vichy, Walgreens and SkinCareRX)

According to Vichy.

Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water enriched with 15 rare minerals. 15 clinical studies have proven the skin health benefits of Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water. Recognized by the French Academy of Medicine for its soothing and fortifying properties. Completes every skin care regimen and infused in all Vichy skin care products. 100% pure and natural. Preservative free. Paraben free. Fragrance free. Alcohol free. Non comedogenic. Allergy-tested. 

Features: 
- Extremely soothing and infused with antioxidants, Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water is a natural solution for boosting skin quality and health
- A unique combination of 15 rare minerals that give the Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water its remarkable ability to fortify & protect the skin from environmental aggressors
- Spray on face before makeup application or as a booster throughout the day
- Can be used to wet makeup sponges

Ingredients: AQUA / WATER.

Vichy Mineral 89: is described as a "new generation face moisturizer." It features 89% of Vichy's iconic Mineralizing Thermal Water that is further enhanced by Hyaluronic Acid to deeply boost hydration and fortify the skin. The consistency is that of a lightweight gel-like serum that sinks into the skin immediately leaving it hydrated with a luminous, ethereal glow. Dehydrated and dull skin gives way to comfortable, refreshed and moisturized skin without any greasy residue or stickiness. Furthermore, this fragrance-free moisturizer plumps fine lines, nourishes the skin and leaves skin soft, smooth and supple. It offers my normal/combination skin enough moisture and hydration during the warmer months that I can forgo a regular moisturizer altogether, and it pairs beautifully with my favorite serums and face oils, but during the rest of the year I layer it with richer moisturizers. 

($29.50 for 1.69 oz. from Ulta, Amazon, Dermstore and Walgreens)

According to Vichy,

For the 1st time, a breakthrough moisturizing formula, with 89% Mineralizing Thermal Water to help strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier and make skin more resistant to visible aging caused by environmental factors combined with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump skin.

Minéral 89 face moisturizer fortifies and makes skin more resistant to visible aging caused by pollution, stress to skin, and fatigue. Its moisturizing formula boosts hydration to replenish the skin's moisture barrier. As a result, skin feels more hydrated, plumped, and toned. Day after day, skin radiates with a healthy glow.

Directions: Apply morning and evening to cleansed skin by spreading a touch of booster all over the face. Spread with outward movements from the middle of the face, without applying too much pressure. All skin types benefit from Mineral 89. It can be easily included in any beauty regimen after cleansing and before your usual serum and/or moisturizer.

Ingredients: Aqua, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Biosaccharide Gum-1.

Formula Properties: Pure and Clean, Oil free, Alcohol free, Fragrance free, Silicone free, Colorant free, Paraben free, 100% transparent formula, Allergy-tested, Tested on sensitive skin and tested under dermatological control for safety.

Vichy 3-in-1 Micellar Wipes: I use makeup wipes all of the time, and these micellar wipes are among my very favorites. They gently and effectively remove every trace of makeup, they are gentle enough for sensitive eyes and skin, and they soothe and hydrate rather than irritate and strip the skin.

($7.99-$8.99 for 25 wipes from Vichy, Walgreens, Dermstore and Amazon)

According to Vichy,

Micellar cleansing makeup remover wipes instantly cleanse skin in only one-step. The makeup remover formula, enriched with Vitamin E, soothes and refreshes skin. Skin feels softer and more comfortable.

These makeup remover wipes are a one-step cleansing solution that:
1. Cleanse
2. Remove Waterproof Makeup
3. Soothe Skin

Directions: Gently wipe face with makeup remover wipe to remove dirt and all traces of face and eye makeup. Wipe without rubbing face and eyes. Reseal pack to prevent remaining makeup remover wipes from drying out.

Ingredients: Water • Isohexadecane • Dicaprylyl Ether • Hexylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Sobitan Laurate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspoylymer • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Propylene Glycol • Aminomethyl Propanol • Lauryl Glucoside • Polyglycerol-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Glycerin • Citric Acid • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate Code F.I.L. : D208813/1.

Overall Assessment: I use these all of the time, and will continue to buy them over and over and over again! They are perfect all year round, but they are utter perfection during the summer!

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