Every season brings its beauty challenges (remember winter's chapped lips and staticy hair?), and while we think fondly of summer, it's not all dewy skin and sun-kissed complexions. Between our frolicking in the waves, lounging around bonfires and sipping from bottomless glasses of rosé, there's some maintenance to be done.
Here, we pinpoint what may be plaguing your hair and skin as you navigate the pool parties, and offer advice on how to stay ahead of the season's most beguiling beauty problems. And whether you believe it or not, fall will be here soon -- and with it, a whole new batch of cosmetic quandaries. But having aced these tips, you may just think back with nostalgia to the smell of bug spray and the challenges of applying eyeliner on a hot and humid afternoon ... maybe.
ISSUE: Beachy Buildup
By July, you've slathered, spread and sprayed your fair share of sunscreen and insect repellent onto your skin. Combine that with weeks' worth of sweat and general outdoor grime, and it may
feel like your complexion has a permanent film coating. To tackle this, not just any cleanser will do. Look for a face wash with glycolic acid to gently exfoliate your skin on a daily basis. Peel pads will also do the trick. Just be sure to wear your SPF, as glycolic acid can make skin sensitive to sunlight.
ISSUE: Summer Skin Dull-drums
If your complexion looks like it could use a vacation of its own, treat tired skin to a clay mask with charcoal. Charcoal acts as a magnet, extracting dirt and oil and leaving skin clean and rejuvenated (no airline tickets required).
ISSUE: Pore Panic
As summer rattles on, do our pores actually get bigger, somehow in response to the rising temperatures? Not exactly. Your pore size doesn't change; however, BBQs, camping trips, baseball games and afternoons on the shore mean more opportunities for debris to work its way into your pores, making them appear larger. Dig deep with an exfoliating and refining mask that boasts red algae and volcanic rock to help extract and purify clogged pores.
SPOTLIGHT ON BEAUTY
Makeup and Skincare Tips To Keep
By Bianca Lomedico
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Your Skin Healthy And Glowing