Our favorite time of the year; summer vacations, drinks poolside, and lots of time with friends and family at the beach. To get you ready, we’ve pulled together our top 7 skin care tips to keep you looking fresh and hydrated wherever your summer plans take you.

The most important thing you can wear this summer is sunscreen. Look for an SPF 30 with “broad-spectrum” protection, which simply means that the sunscreen protects skin from both UVA and UVB rays. Both types of rays contribute to skin cancer, so stay protected when you’re out and about and don’t forget to apply it to your hands, feet, and even your ears!

This may seem counterintuitive, but your skin needs moisture in the summer just like it does in the winter. In the summer months your skin can easily become dehydrated, dry, red and irritated from the sun and salt water. Using a lightweight, non-comedogenic rejuvenating moisturizer and hydrating serum will help keep your skin fresh and radiant. We’ve seen great results with our 2-Step System powered by Elastaplex®. Extra Tip: Even if your skin is oily, moisturizers will help reestablish the stratum corneum, your outermost layer of the skin, protecting your skin from harmful pollutants and chemicals as well as preventing further irritation or dryness.

As refreshing as a summer shower feels, taking multiple showers a day can take a toll on your skin which can lead to over dryness, inflammation and sometimes eczema. Water strips away the natural oils, so it's recommended that you keep showers short, around 5 minutes to keep skin looking and feeling it’s best. You’ll also want to try a cold shower as it helps to decrease inflammation, relieve itchiness and tighten pores which will leave you with healthier looking skin.

‘Tis the season to slough away. If you have oily skin, slowly add more exfoliation into your skincare routine and increase the amount of days you exfoliate per week. Try an exfoliant with caffeine which helps to soothe the skin, we recommend our very own Gentle Exfoliating SKIN Cleanser with Invigorating Caffeine.

Drink lots, and LOTS of water. Drinking water is known to keep skin hydrated and healthy. Try to drink about 2 liters of water a day. If you need help to remember to drink water we suggest a smart HidrateSpark Pro water bottle that glows to remind you when you need to drink. Cheers!

It’s berry season, take advantage! Foods that are high in antioxidants help to increase your skin’s radiance while protecting it from UV rays. Stroll over to your local farmer’s market and see what’s on the menu. A smoothie or fruit juice could be just the right thing to cool you down and keep your antioxidant levels powered up!

You may be thinking that getting your beauty rest is just a myth. But we’re here to tell you there’s science behind it. Sleep assists the skin with its normal skin turnover and exfoliation. So while you get your zzzs, your body’s cellular repair rate increases and boosts blood flow, allowing your skin to regenerate and replenish skin cells, so you wake up to a hydrated, healthy glow. Extra Tip: Experts suggest getting at least 7 hours of sleep each night. To help get a good night's sleep, we suggest heading over to Sheets & Giggles to pick up some cozy and sustainable bedding to help with your sleep routine. Trust us, your body will thank you.

Summertime is a great time to start a new routine. The days are longer, and nicer, giving you a little more daylight time to squeeze in your new skincare tricks. We hope these tips help you stay hydrated, protected and radiant all summer long!

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