How Chic Is a Natural Skin Routine This Summer?

Don’t you feel like days you spent on the beach last summer actually happened a million years ago? It’s June already and we can’t wait to show off our new bikinis at the beach! Besides our thirst for salty waves, cold lemonade, and the heat of summer, another feeling waking up is our desire to implement natural ways into our daily routine. Natural skin care is very chic these past few years, and for good reason – it is the best thing you can do for yourself.

Soak in the real nature

There is no way you are going to have beautiful, healthy, and glowing skin if you apply expensive serums and oils and barely ever leave your apartment save from going to and from work. Your skin needs the sun and wind, these are natural elements that remind us that we are alive, and add plenty of essential vitamin D into our bodies. Of course, you should always use sunscreen and limit the time you spend on the beach, but exposing your skin to the sun will give you a nice tan and feed you with vitamins, which means that you will be healthier and your skin will look beautiful. If you are worried about not getting enough vitamin D in your system, do not hesitate to use vitamin supplements and add more fish oil to your diet.

Wash the toxins out

You know that you should drink at least six glasses of water through the day to stay hydrated and health. This does not mean that you should drink water when you’re thirsty (by that time your body is already dehydrated), but try drinking a glass every few hours instead. There is only a certain amount of water our bodies can absorb in an hour, so keep a steady flow instead of drinking four glasses all at once. Making sure you are well hydrated from the inside does not exclude the need of moisturizing, though. Applying rich moisturizer every morning or evening will ensure that your skin keeps its glow, especially the skin on your face. In addition, you should use vitamin C serum, which will help your skin to keep its firmness and elasticity, especially when exposed to the summer sun.

Exfoliate and cleanse regularly

Exfoliating is incredibly important because we should rid our skin from those rough, dry layers which build up every day. Make your own gentle but powerful body scrub using coffee, brown sugar, and coconut oil, and use it at least once a week (better twice, though). However, exfoliating too often can strip your skin from its protective layers too, so don’t do it every day. On the other hand, unlike with exfoliating, you should cleanse your face at least once a day; but since you are doing it on a daily basis make sure you use a mild natural cleanser which will keep your skin soft and not strip it of its natural oils.

Natural masks

It is best to avoid ‘shady’ chemicals that can be found in pretty much any skincare product, and start making our own face and hair masks using ingredients from our fridges and kitchens. Use ingredients rich with oil for dry skin, for example avocado, honey, and coconut oil, and to soothe acne breakouts mix oatmeal, warm water, unsweetened yoghurt, and a bit of honey. If you would like to lighten your skin, simply use fresh lemon juice, honey, and a bit of papaya. In addition to being completely natural and safe, these masks are also delicious!

Remember, blindly following trends has never brought anyone anything good, and just because everyone is talking about something, it doesn’t mean that it is a good thing. Do your research, find out as much as you can about products you intend to use, and don’t hesitate to give up using a product if you notice side effects you don’t like. After all, your health should always come first, not just this season, but always.

This post is a guest post by Zara from highstylife.com!

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