From coconut water to crystal facials: how to stay hydrated and blemish-free this summer
Take it from an ex-beauty editor: simple does it. Here are 6 easy solutions to make sure you enjoy summer beautifully
Oh, summer. With the warm weather comes beach holidays, pina coladas, breakouts and dehydrated skin. For those who need it, here are 5 simple solutions to make sure you enjoy summer.
1. Screen up, and no, this is non-negotiable
Skin ages much faster when it is exposed to the sun. You don’t want to look like a wrinkly prune with dark spots – or risk skin cancer – after the summer. Sunscreen comes in different tiers, so be sure to choose a brand that is full of hydrating properties and formulated so as not to cause blocked pores. We especially love La Mer Soleil de La Mer The Reparative Body Sun Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30. Lather up and let its satin texture pamper your skin as you bask in the sun.
2. Coconut water is your best friend
Bursting with potassium and antioxidant properties, nature’s Gatorade keeps you beautiful and hydrated with all those electrolytes – and tastes so good. When the temperature soars, coconut water sates your thirst and skin cells, reduces blood pressure and recharges you after a strenuous workout. We have to keep our bodies svelte, don’t we?.
3. Rejuvenate with a self-administered crystal facial
Whether you believe in the potency of crystals or not, many beauty companies have joined the bandwagon, as this age-old mineral emits vibrations that work with our energy fields. We all possess energy fields – or chakras – and crystals work with these to restore balance. Rose quartz, a crystal associated with positive energy and love, has long been used to heal wounds and as an elixir to preserve youth, and is now being studied more carefully for modern-day sceptics. So stop snickering, and get rolling.