1) First of all get H2O. You have wonderful resources: water, fruits & veggies!
2) Wear sunscreen and re-apply every 2 hours and make sure is of 15spf or more unless you wan skin cancer in the long term or the least look like a lobster all summer long. Neither of them is sexy or cool!
3) Just because is summer is hot and humid you can skip moisturizing your skin! Dead wrong. Find a moisturizer with spf. And for the face as well as for the entire body find a lotion that is oil-free. A little secret apply it while skin is still damp to lock-in the moisture from the water. Make sure that among the ingredients you have either one of the following jojoba oil, aloe or shea butter.
4) Scrub the old like a good old snake that you are. Jeje. Yep scrubbing to remove dead cells. You can buy it or make your own with salt or sugar and a bit of olive oil. Do this depending on your skin needs to achieve a glowing and soft skin that is the envy of the summer's breeze.
5) Protect the eye area. With a good pair of sunglasses that have uv filters and use an eye cream with spf if possible. Is a delicate area and is where we most and fast we show the signs of aging.
6) Get enough rest. Sleep deprive is a killer, a nightmare and a torture do yourself a favor and get 7 to 8 hours of sleep daily. And this I need to repeat to myself every night.
7) Mind the skincare regimen. I know is summer and the make-up routine is a nightmare but trying to find how to look or at least but some color into our faces is a tricky routine during the melting heat of summer.Look for a tinted moisturizer with SPF ( e.g Josie Moran, Mark or Laura Mercier) that complies with your face skin needs. Find multi-taskers that offer lip and cheek coloring e.g Benetint, or Mark's Just Pinched Instant Blush Tint if not then you can try a creamy lipstick to do the job. I have done it and it works! A good waterproof mascara and waterproof eye kohl from your favorite brand.
9) Wear comfortable and breathable clothes material trust me your skin will thank you for it!!
10) For summer I tend to put my face creams and foundations in the fridge. I love the cooling sensation of it when its apply on-to the skin and keeps the constancy of such liquids perfect shape.
11) Exercise regularly but please mind the time, the spf, the skin breathing and please hydrate.
12) Ditch sugary, salty, spicy, caffeine and alcohol loaded foods or drinks. They make you more thirsty and they suck on your digestive system, did I mention it will make you moody because it will suck the natural cool of your body from your body fluids to its natural air cooler, notice how you sweat more after you binge on them. If you load on these types of foods or drinks and forget to look for other alternatives to quench your thirst you are looking at gained weigh scenario and even at dehydration. Look for healthy snacks like nuts ( protein loaded), fruits ( some of them loaded with fiber, vitamins and water :-p ), yogurt( protein plus calcium) and drink lots of water instead of pop soda.
13) Try to it lighter food that are not fried. There are wonderful options for it and way cheaper and healthier than just heading to the closest fast food chain.
14) Listen to your body at the first sign of not normal and this should be all-year round!
15) Do something outdoors.
16) Smile more. I dare to smile at strangers! Even the skies smiles!
17) Do something that you been putting off but you love to do it soooooo much as soon as possible!! I do not care for excuses find the time, trust there is time to do it!
18) Declump your beauty drawers and look for the basic staplers that you use often as long they are not past their expiration date.
19) Do a daily exercise for your brain.
20) Dance to your heart's rhythm and let your body dance to its own beat.
21) Love, forgive, respect, admire and become a partner with yourself. You will be surprise by knowing what moves and ticks you off can help you out a lot with others. Dare to date yourself.
I love your summer beauty tips! <3
I wish I lived on an island.