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Summer Beauty Tips

Here are some summer beauty tips that will help you keep your skin looking and feeling healthy in the hot sun.

Summer is almost here! That means it is time to get your body into bikini shape and your hair and skin shining as bright as the sun. Keeping your hair, skin, and body healthy during the summer can be difficult. The hot summer sun can cause flaky skin or dry hair. To keep looking beautiful you have to protect yourself from the sun. Here are some tips for having radiant skin and healthy hair this summer!

Tip #1 – Antioxidants are your Friend

Research has shown that antioxidants could be your skin’s best friend during the summer. They prevent collagen destruction, inflammation, and wrinkles in human skin cells. Antioxidants will help protect your skin from being damaged by the sun’s harmful UV-B rays.

Tip #2 – Exfoliate!!!!

Over exposure to the sun can cause flaky, peeling skin. By exfoliating regularly you can remove the dead skin cells from your body and keep your skin looking healthy. You can make a great natural exfoliant at home by brewing a green tea pouch in ½ cup of hot water. After the tea cools, mix 2 tablespoons of the green tea with 2 tablespoons of sugar. When they combine, add another 2 tablespoons of sugar. Lightly rub the mixture into the skin and you will be exfoliating and protecting it at the same time!

Tip #3 – Moisturize with Coconut Oil

Keeping your skin moisturized is just as important as exfoliating. Coconut oil contains lauric acid, a fatty-acid that fights off bacteria and viruses. It will also moisturize and smooth your skin without leaving you with an oily or sticky feeling.

Tip #4 – Stay Hydrated

Proper hydration is key to staying energetic and healthy during the summer months. With higher temperatures comes more perspiration. Whether you eat fruits and vegetables high in water content or just chug down some bottled water, stay hydrated.

Tip #5 – Less is More

Wearing thick foundation, creamy lipsticks, blushes, and eyeliner is much easier in the fall and winter. In the summer, the heat can turn your makeup into a sticky and suffocating mess. The heat will cause the pores on your face to open up and be more receptive to whatever is applied to the skin. This means that your foundation and creams can clog up your pores and cause acne. To avoid this, use light all-natural products.

Tips for Winter Skin Maintenance

It’s no secret that the cold air of winter can dry out skin. Women often dread the winter months due to the uncomfortable and unappealing effects it has on their skin. Another problem is that many of the skin care products that offer treatment for dry skin can cause allergic reactions which leads to itching, red splotches and coarse patches.

At The Beauty Bar we understand how hard it can be to get healthy looking and comfortable skin when the mercury drops so we offer some helpful tips that will allow you to brave the cold and dark days with radiant skin.

The cold temperatures create conditions that lead to dehydrated skin. Nothing will dry your skin faster than a lack of moisture and when the skin barrier, the top layer of skin that protects you from the elements, is dry and flaky it breaks down making it easier chemicals to penetrate and cause damage. Protecting this barrier is essential to keeping your skin hydrated. Though hot showers and baths are very tempting in the dark days of winter the hot water will further dehydrate your skin and dermatologists recommend using lukewarm water to prevent skin from drying out.

It’s also recommended that you use a moisturizing product within three minutes of bathing. Locking in hydration while the skin is still damp is crucial to preventing dry and flaky skin and you should look for moisturizing creams that hold water well. Eucerin, Curel and Aveeno are a few of the more popular moisturizing creams that will help your skin stay healthy in winter.

Lastly, try removing scented items from your beauty kits. Dermatologists say the top cause of allergies in skin care products is fragrance and if you have sensitive skin it is wise to steer clear of fragrance laced creams and moisturizers that can lead to allergic reactions and dry skin. Perfumes are usually synthetic and the chemicals used to create the pleasing fragrances can be damaging to your skin, especially in the cold winter months, so be careful about what you use to treat your skin.

For more tips on how to keep skin healthy and radiant contact the Beauty Bar

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