Care, hydration and protection: the essential summer beauty routine for healthy skin under the sun.
Summer is the season of light, of sun on the skin, of salt in the hair and of barefoot freedom on the sand. But it is also a time when our skin and hair require special attention: the heat, the wind, the sea salt and the UV rays can dehydrate, stress and sensitize the skin, if not protected and treated with the right care.
For this reason, it is important to pay attention to a correct and complete beauty routine in summer. Cleansing, hydration and protection are the key words to keep in mind every day, with simple but targeted rituals for face, body and hair.
FACE care step by step
Gentle cleansing
After a day in the sun, your facial skin needs to breathe. Remove all traces of sunscreen, sand, and impurities with a gentle facial cleanser, perhaps based on aloe or chamomile.
Soft exfoliation
Once or twice a week, treat yourself to a light scrub: it helps eliminate dead cells and residues, making the skin brighter and ready to absorb subsequent treatments. But be careful: if the skin is red or sensitive, it is better to postpone.
Mask to regenerate
After a long exposure, the skin is thirsty. Choose hydrating or soothing masks, perhaps with ingredients such as honey or propolis. Leave the mask to act while you relax, for a complete regenerating effect.
Light but intense hydration
Opt for a fresh and light face cream, with a soft consistency but rich in emollient and refreshing active ingredients.
Sunscreen: Your Daily Shield
The summer sun can be wonderful, but it can also be treacherous. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen (high SPF), reapplying it several times a day, especially after swimming.
Eye and lip contour: the details that matter
The eye and lip area are the thinnest and most delicate. Use a fresh and anti-fatigue eye contour, and a nourishing lip balm. A lip scrub based on honey or sugar helps to keep them smooth and soft.
BODY: nourishment and protection
Cleansing without attacking
Choose a delicate shower gel that respects the skin's hydrolipidic barrier, capable of cleansing without drying, perhaps enriched with honey, calendula or oats.
Tailor-made exfoliation
As with the face, the body also benefits from a weekly scrub. Jojoba microspheres, sea salt or brown sugar are ideal for renewing the skin naturally.
Post-shower hydration
After your shower, apply a body cream or moisturizing milk: preferably formulated with nourishing ingredients such as shea butter, grapeseed oil or royal jelly. Make this moment a small daily ritual.
360° sun protection
Use a body sunscreen with a high SPF, which is water-resistant, and remember to apply it to “forgotten” areas such as feet, ears and the back of the knees.
HAIR: shiny even under the sun
After sun cleansing
Wash away salt and chlorine with a gentle shampoo, preferably one enriched with hydrating ingredients like honey or natural oils.
Hydration:
Use specific hair oils or serums to keep your hair hydrated and shiny.
Treatments to nourish and protect
Apply a regenerating hair mask. Use a protective spray before exposure.
Extra hydration
Complete the routine with a light oil on the ends to protect them from dehydration.
Wellness from the inside: extra tips for a top summer
Water always with you: hydration starts from within. Drink lots of water and enrich your diet with seasonal fruit and vegetables, rich in vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants.
Make-up yes, but smart: if you want to wear makeup even on the beach, choose light, waterproof products with integrated sun filters.
Moments of relaxation: pamper yourself with relaxing herbal teas in the evening, get enough sleep and give your skin time to regenerate.
Follow a summer beauty routine means taking care of yourself with awareness and pleasure. With a few simple daily gestures you can protect your skin, nourish it deeply and keep intact that natural glow that only summer can give.