Fashion Observer Magazine Feb. 2014 | Page 74

10 TIPS To e n s u r e t h a t y o u g e t t h e m o s t out of this summer season , we’ve c o m pi l e d a l i s t o f o u r t o p 1 0 t ip s f o r skincare and sun safet y as we head into our favour ite time of the year 6 .Love You Lips! We tend to forget that our 1. Slip, 7 .Excel In Exfoliation: The key to great skin lies Slop, Slap! We all know the saying, but this summer make it a fashionable choice by slipping on a stylish kaftan, slopping on a nourishing sunscreen and slapping on a fabulous hat… all ready for lounging by the poolside! 2. Be Sunscreen Savvy: Always wear an SPF sunscreen – the higher the rating the better. Don’t underestimate our Aussie sun as you can still get burnt even on a cloudy day. For a great cover, we love the 50 SPF Sunscreen from Ultraceticals. 3. Drink Up! With summer temperatures reaching into the 30 • C it’s important to keep your brain and body hydrated – it will keep you happy and healthy too. We love Fiji Water or for something totally tropical try fresh coconut juice. 4 .Go Green: What can we say? Good green foods make the world go round… and keep our bodies vibrant. For a morning zing, try a green juice with spinach, kale, celery, apple, mint, lemon and ginger. 5 .Snack Right: Nuts are a great source of energy on the go and keep the skin, nails and hair healthy thanks to their high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Keep a goody bag of macadamia nuts, almonds, walnuts and cashews on hand to keep the munchies at bay. lips can get sun burned just as easily as our skin, so be sure to choose a hydrating SPF lip balm to keep your smile shining all summer long. in your commitment to exfoliation. It removes any dead skin cells and helps to balance your skin’s natural pH level, encouraging a healthy glow. 8 .Hydrate You Skin: Just as we need to keep hydrated on the inside, so too does the need to keep up the moisture levels on the outside. After exfoliation, indulge in your favourite moisturiser and massage it onto the skin from top to toes. 9 .Up The Antioxidants: Summer berries are a delight and have the added benefit of being a great source of antioxidants. Add them to a fruit salad, whip up a smoothie or simply enjoy on their own. 10 .Go Fake: A beautiful tan is the ultimate summer accessory, but you don’t need to put your skin through hours of damaging sun baking to get a golden glow. The secret to looking the part this summer is a healthy natural glow. We recommend using a tanning application that will compliment your skin tone, and of course my favourite is all Australian product,