5 Summer Beauty and Skin Care Essentials

Summer is quickly creeping up, and it’s a fact that summer weather can take a toll on your skin. To make sure you are prepared to fight the elements, here are 5 beauty tips and skincare essentials that you should have handy.

* SPF

Sunscreen is a summer essentials for everyone. Over exposure to the sun causes premature aging, so it is important to slather SPF all over your body and face, and appropriately re-apply, if you are swimming. Make sure the sunscreen you are using is broad spectrum, Broad spectrum sunscreen protects your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays.

* Lightweight Foundation

A lightweight  foundation is a must have during summer time.

Foundation provides your skin extra protection form the sun, while perfecting flaws. If  you are not into foundations, a great alternative to a lightweight foundation is a tinted moisturizer, BB or CC cream.

* All of those hours spent swimming in the pool or ocean are harsh on your hair.

Both salt and chlorine dry your hair out. A simple solution to this is treating your strands to a hair mask once a week. Look for something with rich emollients like Argan oil, Avocado oil or Shea butter.

* Waterproof Mascara is one of those cosmetic products you should never leave the house without.

Since, no one likes raccoon eyes, choose a waterproof mascara for your summer time aquatic activities. even if you’re not going to be getting wet, hot and humid climates can cause regular mascara to smudge.

* Tinted Lip Balm

Summer make-up is always best when it’s understand. Instead of wearing a traditional lipstick, opt for a tinted lip balm. A tinted lip balm will give your lips a wash of color, while keeping them moisturized throughout the day.