Carmela’s tips for radiant summer skin

Blessed with a great summer so far, most of us have had more exposure to the sun than normal. How can we keep our skin looking radiant over the rest of the summer?

A good skin care routine with high quality products is the greatest thing you can do for your skin.  Your face and skin is a reflection of what is going on nutritionally and emotionally.

Using the right products for your skin type and concerns plus applying them correctly will give you the best results.

Professional advice from a qualified beauty therapist is a good place to start rather than being confused by the array of products in magazines, shops and on the internet. Ever bought a product and then thrown it away after just one or two applications?

There is a balance to be met between doing too little and too much. Over treating the skin compromises it and can result in dehydration, broken capillaries and sensitivity.  Many skin care conditions arise as a result of a routine and products that stress the skin and can actually cause problematic skins.

There are 5 basic ingredients in a good skincare routine.

• Firstly, choose a cleanser that isn’t harsh and doesn’t strip the skin.
• Toner should be a treatment for your skin, not a process to finish cleansing.  One that suits your skin provides essential hydration externally, allows serums to penetrate more effectively, and means you will need to use less moisturiser.
• A good quality eye cream is important for the delicate skin around the eyes.  Normal moisturisers are too heavy for this area and can cause premature lines and wrinkles.
• Serums are great for targeting specific skin care concerns and again professional advice in this area will save wasting money.
• Our final step – moisturising with a good quality product that does the work your skin needs.  We are looking for nourishment and protection against the external elements.

If the heat is causing your face to sweat and shine and you feel your make up is sliding down your face, mineral make up powders work wonders and can be used as foundations from giving a light coverage to a heavier made up look.  Blushers and eye shadows are also available in this form.

Good quality water is essential for every internal process and the priority for our body is to keep the vital organs functioning efficiently, so they will be high priority if we become dehydrated and our skin will be low on the list to receive the water. Other stresses and exposure to UV also affect how our skin behaves and often cause us to use up minerals which hold water.  The result of all this can often be fine lines and wrinkles.

Our bodies need a certain amount of sunshine for many good reasons.  The benefits of sunshine help serotonin levels which enhance our mood and vitamin D synthesis. Sun protection creams and high factors are important and sensible when out in the sun or in the water. Remember UV rays are reflected on water which doubles the effect of the UV.  Keep out of midday sun, protect with hats and keep sensitive areas covered with natural fabrics.

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