Summer is in full swing, and at Oslo Skin Lab, we make sure to be 100% ready for the summer sun – with bare legs and sandals. In addition to taking your daily dose of The Solution Beauty Collagen, we have gathered 8 great tips to prepare your skin for the season.
1. Cleanse More Often
Summer often comes with heat and humidity, allowing bacteria to more easily build up in our pores. Make sure to cleanse both morning and evening and try using a product with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to kill bacteria.
2. Use a Water-Based Moisturizer on Your Face, Neck, and Chest
Winter weather usually requires thicker creams and moisturizers, but in summer, a thick day cream can make you feel sweaty the second you step outside. A water-based moisturizing gel is a great alternative for hot summer days.
3. Exfoliate!
Exfoliating the top layer of skin removes dry, dead skin and lets the fresh, new skin shine. Try using an exfoliating glove and coffee scrub to get rid of old skin and make the new skin glow.
4. Use Sunscreen – Everywhere
It’s tempting to try to get a quick tan when you first expose your skin in the summer, but UV rays are harmful to all skin! Make sure to apply plenty of sunscreen all over your body – and reapply several times throughout the day! Did you know that UV rays also break down collagen in our skin, which is the main cause of wrinkles and sagging skin?
5. Consider Self-Tanning
To get the summer glow you’re looking for, you can also opt for a self-tanning product. There are many safe options on the market; look for products that are clean in ingredients and have moisturizing properties too! It can be a great start to the season, so you don’t feel tempted to sunbathe too much at the beginning of the season!
6. Go for the "No Makeup Look"
We prefer the natural look, but on some occasions, you might still want to wear a little makeup. Instead of applying makeup that clumps or sweats off during a hot summer day, you can choose the “no makeup look.” A little makeup looks very delicate, and using a tinted SPF instead can be a great transitional option! Over time, by giving your body hydrolyzed collagen peptides, your body works to replenish collagen in your skin, making it look plumper with fewer lines and wrinkles. And cellulite!
7. Treat Yourself to a Pedicure
Most of us have hidden our feet in thick shoes all winter, and now they might need a little TLC (tender loving care). Treat yourself to a pedicure a bit before the sandals come out, so you don’t have to be embarrassed about your feet when it’s finally time for your favorite flip-flops!
8. Cellulite!?
Unfortunately, cellulite, or "orange peel skin," is a natural part of life, and most people – regardless of age, weight, or general health – have some. Keep your skin hydrated with a good moisturizer, so at least the skin looks fresh and glowing – enjoy the sun, lighter clothes, and be proud of your body 😊 For general cellulite reduction, consider regular exercise and taking The Solution, which has been shown to reduce the appearance of cellulite in a six-month study. Nadia is one of our customers who experienced such a significant improvement in the cellulite on her thighs that she wanted to share the result with us. You can read more about Nadia here, and if you want to read more about the studies, you can find them here.
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