The summer holidays and festive season are around the corner, which means that it’s time to lounge either by the pool, in front of the TV, or maybe even hiding out in your apartment as the city clears out. Regardless of where you’ll be or what you’ll be doing, these products will undoubtedly make you look and feel holiday-ready throughout the silly season.
Holiday Summer Essentials to Look and Feel Amazing
Sun protection
The number one hack to glowing and healthy skin is optimum sun protection. Since you’re more likely to spend time outdoors during the holidays, make sure to pick an SPF that offers broad-spectrum protection – it protects against both UVA rays (the rays that cause ageing and DNA damage) and UVB rays (the rays that cause sunburn).
I like the Hada Labo Tokyo Face Sun Cream SPF50 due to its lightweight, non-greasy formula, which doesn’t leave a white cast or oily residue. There’s also the new Hada Labo Tokyo Sun Protection Body Cream SPF50, which boasts a water-resistant formula that’s easily absorbed and doesn’t make skin feel sticky, aking it suitable for the whole family.
Oh, don’t forget your lips!
As the skin on our lips is thin and very vulnerable to sun damage, it’s important to apply a lip balm with SPF before you go outside. Why not opt for the Softlips Lip Conditioner Balms. Available in various flavours, and containing an SPF20 for broad-spectrum protection, these lip balms are also ultra-moisturizing, leaving your lips soft and smooth.
Smooth legs
Summer is my favourite season because it means shorts and dresses, which means lots more shaving.
Now, if you’re still using soap or shampoo to shave your legs, it’s time to invest in a proper shaving oil – pronto!
Shaving with soap is known to dry the skin, whereas a good shaving oil allows for a clean shave, ensuring your razor glides smoothly so you don’t experience nicks or cuts. The Tree Hut Bare Moisturizing Shave Oils has a unique gel-to-oil formula that helps you achieve a close shave and hydrated skin, thanks to certified shea butter, argan oil, jojoba oil, vitamin E and more.
Foot care
Summer means open-toed shoes, so you may want to look into weekly exfoliation. This will remove dry and dead skin cells from the skin’s surface, while regular moisturisation will restore and retain moisture to help your feet look and feel their best.
The Citrusway Exfoliating Sugar Foot Scrub is formulated to exfoliate, hydrate, soften and smooth your skin whilst cleansing and removing dead skin cells. This multi-functional sugar scrub can be used on feet, body and hands, helping to create a relaxing experience by relieving tension and increasing blood circulation. This can be followed by the Citrusway Foot Restoration Cream, which has antibacterial properties for a moisture-rich solution that helps soften dry, cracked heels and feet while rejuvenating the skin.
Antioxidants
Spending time outdoors increases our exposure to free radicals, which can lead to premature aging and exacerbate other skin concerns.
So, to counteract them, topical antioxidants must be used daily to protect the skin and SKNLogic C15 Booster is a great option. It contains 15% pure vitamin C (a well-known, potent antioxidant), which dramatically brightens uneven skin while improving the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
There’s also vitamin E and ferulic acid, which enhance the appearance of uneven skin tone, dark spots, and pigmentation while brightening dull and lacklustre skin.
A solution for sore muscles
It may be the festive season, but that doesn’t mean your fitness needs to take a back seat.
So, whether hiking, playing Padel, beach volleyball or swimming, your muscles may need some TLC to soothe and relax after so much activity.
Deep Freeze Cold Gel has a cooling action to help relieve overworked, sore, tired muscles and aching joints. It is a convenient alternative to an ice pack and contains refreshing menthol. If you prefer a spray formula, try Deep Freeze Cold Spray, a fast-acting spray that relieves pain from muscle aches and spasms. Deep Freeze Spray cools the area, providing muscle relief from pain, stiffness, and sprains. It can also be used as a cooling spray for tired feet.
Hydration
It may be the season of overindulgence, but drinking plenty of water during summer, particularly when you’re active, is essential to avoid dehydration.
To improve your water quality without purchasing bottled water, I suggest the MAYU Swirl Structured Water Carafe. It restores water’s natural properties, enhancing its natural taste and texture. The swirling motion takes place in a stylish hand-blown glass carafe that looks beautiful when displayed. Plus, if you’re a wine drinker, it doubles up as a wine aerator!
Here’s to happy holidays!
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