Ah, summertime; it’s the most relaxing time of the year. The sun is out, we’re spending time outside, chilling on the beach, and our diets have gone to shit because drinks on a patio is a thing again, right? Life is good! But have you thought about what kind of toll these activities are taking on your skin? Sun, bad diets and sweat can wreak havoc on your skin. That’s ok though! I’m here to show you my summer skincare essentials! You have to keep your skin happy, keep reading to find out how and scroll to the bottom to shop!
Face Wash
Washing your face is crucial for having clear skin, especially in the summertime. Think about it, not only do you have makeup, oil, and pollution to wash off, but in the summer you’re also dealing with a lot of sweat! So make sure you’re washing the day off of your face before you go to bed. If you live without air conditioning and sweat in your sleep, wash that face in the morning too.
My facewash of choice are two from Pacifica Beauty; Sea Foam Complete Face Wash and Kale Detox Deep Cleaning Face Wash. Oldies but goodies. There’s a reason I keep talking about these!
Why do I love them?
- They smell amazing
- Foaming and gentle
- Filled with tons of natural ingredients
- Sulfate, paraben, and petroleum-free
- 100% vegan and cruelty-free!
- A little bit goes a long way
Toner
After I wash my face, I like to use a toner. Why use a toner? Toners are used to exfoliate and clean the skin and add moisture. Exfoliating is important because it helps get rid of all of those dead skin cells that can clog and block your pores. It’s also important if you like to use fake tan as it will help you get a more even result.
My toner of choice is the Pixi Glow Tonic.
Why do I love it?
- It smells amazing
- Gentle on the skin
- leaves my skin feeling smooth and clean
- Formulated with natural botanicals and ingredients
- Never tested on animals
Gel Moisturizer
A lot of people only think about winter when it comes to dry skin; however, you need to be moisturizing your skin all year round. Some moisturizers tend to feel a little too heavy for the summer, so I like to use gel moisturizers.
My moisturizers of choice are Purlisse Watermelon Energizing Aqua Balm and Tarte Drink Of H2O Hydrating Boost.
Why do I love them?
- The cooling sensation when I put them on
- Super hydrating and lightweight
- Oil-free
- Made with natural ingredients
- Vegan and cruelty-free
Face Mist
If you see me in the summer, you can almost guarantee I’ll have some sort of face mist with me. These are perfect for cooling off, keeping makeup in place, and adding more moisture to your skin throughout the day.
My face mists of choice are Pacifica Rose Flower Hydro Mist and Evian Mineral Water Facial Spray.
Why do I love them?
- They cool me down on a hot day
- Add moisture to the skin
- Made with natural ingredients
- Wakes my skin up
Sheet Masks
No matter the time of year, I’m down for sheet masks. One of my favourite ways to relax is to put on a mask and take 15-20 minutes to just chill. Speaking of chill, have you tried storing your sheet masks in the refrigerator? If not, you need to! It’s a totally different experience and perfect for the summertime heat!
I’ve already written a post about my favourite face masks, so I’ll go ahead and link that here.
Sunscreen
If I’ve learned anything in life, it’s that YOU MUST WEAR SUNSCREEN! And not just when you’re planning on getting a tan. You need to wear it any time you go out in the sun. I’ve had so many bad sunburns in my life, one of which I turned purple and my back peeled off in layers…cute right? So I’m learning the importance of sunscreen too, and it’s become a very important step in my summer skincare! You can use whichever brand you like. Here are some of my tips:
- Check the UV index; you can still get burned on a cloudy day.
- Put sunscreen on 20-30 minutes before you go out in the sun.
- Apply it more than once a day if you’re super sweaty or splashing around in the water.
- Use it even if you “want to get a tan.” You can still get a tan with it on, putting on oil instead is going to give you leather skin down the road and that shit ain’t cute!
Aloe vera
If you find yourself with a sunburn, you’re going to need some of this stuff. Any brand is good as long as it’s mostly pure aloe. Put it on after taking a cool shower and throughout the day until your sunburn heals. It will help it heal faster and keep your skin from drying out. Do you have an aloe plant at home? Save your money and use it in it’s purest form!
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I hope you enjoyed this post and found some new products to try out this summer! What are your favourite summer skincare products? Leave a comment down below!
xo Little J
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