Skincare at Summer’s Close: after spending a lot of time outdoors this summer, we must prepare the skin for fall and changes in the weather.
We just completed more than three months of sun-worshiping and hot weather, spending hours outside, soaking up the rays (sometimes forgetting sunscreen), digging in our gardens, being bombarded with salt water spray, soaking in chlorinated pools, and getting sand in places we don’t want. And don’t forget the sweat.
It felt good to do things that happened to be so hard on our skin, but now it’s time to recover. Time to rejuvenate, re-energize and reverse the problems that the warmest weather causes: sun damage, all that’s in the air that attracts to your skin like a magnet causing clogged pores, and oily or irritated skin.
Soaking in bath salts eases tired, achy muscles after being so active. Also, a bath of powdered milk gets rid of dry, ashy skin. The feet need attention, too, after a season of open–backed sandals and flip–flops rubbing around the edge of the heel. Consider adding scented oils like gardenia, patchouli or peppermint (and get additional aromatherapy benefits). Make sure that water isn’t too hot! it will melt away the natural protective oils and cause skin to dry out.
Don’t forget to exfoliate to get rid of dead skin. Exfoliate with scrubs purchased or a sea salt scrub made at home. Get that healthy glow now since we won’t be able to exfoliate as much as the weather gets colder and drier.
One major thing to do to help your skin stay young, supple and healthy is to hydrate! Everyone says that because it’s true. You must increase the water intake to make up for the loss from exertion. Hydrate to flush out impurities that can harm the organs. And remember: the skin is the body’s largest organ!
Finally, apply a light moisturizer to seal in all the benefits from your pampering soak. Repeat through Fall and you’ll be ready for whatever you face for the rest of the year!
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