It’s beginning to feel a lot like summer here in Maryland; we’re just a few weeks away from Memorial Day and the kickoff of summer fun. With warmer weather fast approaching, here are 5 things to incorporate into your daily routine to keep you looking and feeling your best!
Moisturize
Although we typically think of winter as the time for dry skin, summer can be a culprit too…everything from the heat itself to the chlorine in the pool, and the way air conditioning soaks up the skin’s natural oils can cause your skin to dry out. Using a moisturizing body wash, like Oatmeal & Shea Butter from St. Ives can restore moisture to your skin on a daily basis making it look and feel great. This particular body wash is hypoallergenic, 100% natural, and paraben free, so you can rest easy knowing exactly what you’re putting on your body.
Exfoliate
Exfoliating is the process of removing dead skin cells to give the skin a healthy, radiant appearance. And that’s not the only benefit! Regular exfoliation can help clear up acne and breakouts, and even combat the signs of aging. As we age, our skin loses some of its elasticity and the natural exfoliation process happens more slowly. Regularly using a natural exfoliating scrub, like St. Ives oil-free Apricot Scrub, can help lighten and brighten sun spots and help skin maintain a smooth texture and appearance. Like the Oatmeal & Shea Butter body wash, this scrub is made from 100% natural ingredients and is hypoallergenic and paraben free, making it a safe and natural choice to add to your beauty routine.
Smooth
With warmer weather comes a summer wardrobe of shorts, skirts, sundresses, and swimsuits. No more hiding under layers of clothing, it’s time to get confident and rock those legs! It’s the time of year when shaving becomes a daily part of our beauty routine, so get ready, shave, and shine with Schick’s shave gel, razors, and other shave essentials. Smooth skin will help you be ready for whatever outfit suits your mood and for those wonderful days at the beach!
Protect
It’s no secret that as much as we all love the sun, there are also dangers that come from sun exposure. As someone who has had many moles removed, some of which were classified as atypical {precancerous}, I will be the first person to remind you to protect your skin. It doesn’t matter how tan or beautiful you look if the cost is your life. Make it a daily part of your routine to protect your skin by applying sunscreen. My face moisturizer has SPF 30 in it, then I use SPF 30 sunscreen on the rest of the exposed areas of my body when I’m spending any significant amount of time outside. Hats are a great way to protect your head and face, while still looking stylish too.
Hydrate
As the heat of summer causes us to sweat, our bodies lose water and can quickly become dehydrated. Not only does dehydration cause dry skin, it can also lead to serious health problems. Find a favorite to-go cup, fill it up, and stay hydrated as you go about your everyday activities. Our bodies need more water than usual this time of year, so keep drinking. Your body and your skin will thank you.
So, there you have it; five essential pieces of a healthy summer beauty routine: Moisturize, Exfoliate, Smooth, Protect, and Hydrate. Do you do all of those things on a daily basis? If you’re in need of some of these supplies to get you started, there’s a great promotion going on right now at Ahold stores {Giant, Martin’s, Stop & Shop} you may want to take advantage of: Buy any Schick women’s razor, disposable or refill + St. Ives Skin care = Get FREE St. Ives Body Wash! What are your must-have summer essentials?
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Schick® & St. Ives® . The opinions and text are all mine.
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