Get the Glow of Sun-Kissed Summer Skin

​Summer is here! Yes, finally here in the northeast, the sun has come out and the weather has warmed up.
 
Summer is by far, my favorite time of year. Nothing feels better than a sun-kissed face. And as a former sun worshipper,  a true sun-kissed face looks anything but glowing. It can leave your skin, dry, flaky and dull. It’s screaming at you to give it some juicy hydration to maintain that healthy glow.
 
Please, take good care of your skin this summer. I found some great tips from Diabeticpick that I want to share with you along with some of my own. Follow these great tips to maintain smooth, soft, and glowing skin.

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Take Care for Summer Skin

1. Drink plenty of water. 
Think of your skin like a plant. It needs hydration, it needs water, daily care and love. Once your water that plant, think of how it just comes to life. This is your skin on water.  Feed your thirsty skin! Aim for at least 12-14 glasses of water a day. If you workout on a daily basis, up that total!

2. Use a toner. 
A toner works to keep your skin cool  and glowing, and also aids in keeping those pores closed! Burt’s Bees makes an excellent rose water toner, leaving your skin feeling naturally refreshed.

3. Use a daily moisturizer that’s water-based.
Do not skip your moisturizing routine! That’s rule #1. Rule #2. The best beauty tips for glowing skin must include a water-based moisturizer. One of my favorites is Josie Maran’s Whipped Argan Face Butter. With or without the summer sun, I have the driest skin on the planet. This moisturizer has saved my skin! It’s all natural. The argan oil does wonders to hold in the moisture all day and gives me that wonderful sun-kissed glow. Can’t say enough about this moisturizer.

4. Limit your soft drinks.
If you are like me, I still love an cold soft drink full of ice on a hot summer day. While is may temporarily quench your thirst, remember that in the process it can create great stress for your skin between the sugar and caffeine. Stick to some fresh water with lemon or lime, fresh fruit juices, or coconut water to stay hydrated.
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5. Use sunscreen.
This may seem like a no brainer, but it’s easy to forget this simple step or apply it at the wrong time. Before heading outside, apply your sunscreen 25 minutes before exposure. And it you are spending a good portion of the day outside, don’t forget to reapply. Your skin will thank you. Clinique makes a great sheer, high-level, broad-spectrum UVA/UVB daily sun protection that's perfect alone, or as an invisible makeup primer. It’s a lightweight formula with SPF 25 helps wick away perspiration and absorb excess oil so makeup looks fresher, longer. It contains no chemical sunscreens.

6. Exfoliate and Cleanse.
The best summer skin care tips must include exfoliation. More than the rest of the year, it is important to exfoliate the skin in the summer to improve the blood circulation to the face. Choose from any of the cosmetic scrubs available in the market or make one at home. Want some help? Dr. Denese makes a great exfoliate and cleanse duo. It hydrates as it cleans and exfoliates the skin. Daily and weekly treatments help to give skin the appearance of a youthful-looking, glowing, radiant complexion. 
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7. The Skin Basics
​Eat healthy, exercise and sleep well! You can cleanse, exfoliate, and protect your skin from the sun, but if you don't do these three things, your skin will show it!  Eat a healthy, balanced diet, work out for at least 25 minutes every day and get 7 to 8 hours of sleep. 

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​Have a wonderful, sun-kissed summer!
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