It’s officially summer, which means it’s tough not to talk about how much we all love that summer sun. But caring for your skin throughout the season is essential for staying healthy from head to toe. Whether it’s the blazing rays at the beach or a day out for a picnic, sometimes we don’t even notice that our skin is bearing the brunt of those harmful UV rays. When it comes to protecting against sun exposure and healing and repairing skin – there’s no skimping. Whether you’re protecting your lips or your full body, here’s what you’ll find in my arsenal of summer skin care.
7 Things Not to Skimp on This Summer
#1. I never leave home without applying Cellular Laboratories De-Aging Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+. It boasts multiple sunscreen active ingredients which lessen the skin’s vulnerability to the sun and protect against the signs of aging caused by the sun. Containing a comprehensive blend of four active sunscreen ingredients, in conjunction with the powerful skin-rejuvenating antioxidants of vitamin E and green tea extracts this is the only sunscreen I trust to protect against incoming UVA and UVB rays.
#2. After a long day in the sun….I turn to: Lumière de Vie Volcanic Exfoliating Mask, which is formulated to detoxify, enhance skin’s glow, and dramatically improve tone and radiance. Utilizing rare earth elements and infused with AHA complex and the natural oil-absorbing power of kaolin and bentonite clays, it’s balanced and detoxifying, leaving skin glowing, revitalized and healthy.
#3. Every night before bed, I use Lumière de Vie Eye Balm to help soothe and reduce the appearance of puffiness, while deeply conditioning and hydrating the delicate eye area. Using the chilled (just keep it in the fridge!) metal-tipped applicator, lightly dab a small amount of Lumière de Vie Eye Balm underneath the eyes, rotating the applicator while moving from the inside corner of the eye to the outside. The applicator, along with the motion of the application, will help to increase the circulation under the eyes, decreasing the look of puffiness and under-eye circles. Repeat morning and night.
#4. This is a must in my daily skin routine, especially before heading outdoors for the day. Lumière de Vie Illuminating Fading Fluid is a powerful formula that instantly illuminates the skin, while it minimizes the appearance of dark spots and reduces the appearance of redness. Leaves skin soft and hydrated.
#5. When my skin is super parched and I know I need an extra boost, I turn to Lumière de Vie Intense Rejuvenation Crème – a super-hydrating, intensive repair treatment developed for chronically-stressed skin. An ultra rich, fast-absorbing formula specifically formulated to reduce the appearance of lines, wrinkles and age spots as it imparts skin with the look of improved radiance and newly-found firmness.
#6. Much like my Cellular Labs sunscreen, I never leave home without Motives® Vitamin E Lip Treatment, especially if I am headed out on the boat or to the beach for the day. It is fortified with vitamin E to help repair chapped lips to create soft, smooth hydrated lips that create a flawless canvas for any of your favorite Motives lipsticks, glosses or lip shines.
#7. For that ultimate last step before bed or when I step out of the shower, I turn to Lumière de Vie Intensive Hand & Body Crème, an intensive rich crème that saturates skin for long-lasting hydration. With nutrient-rich ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil and sunflower seed oil, this powerful crème helps break the cycle of dryness and dehydration to give skin a new softness and suppleness.
What’s your summer skin care routine? Are you taking steps to protect, hydrate and repair after those long days in the sun?
