• Don ’ t forget to apply to the tops of your feet , your neck , your ears , and the top of your head .
• Apply sunscreen to dry skin 15 minutes before going outdoors .
• When outdoors , reapply sunscreen approximately every two hours or after swimming or sweating , according to the directions on the bottle .
Skin cancer also can form on the lips . To protect your lips , apply a lip balm or lipstick that contains sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher . Keep in mind , there is no safe way to tan . Every time you tan , you damage your skin . As this damage builds , you speed up the aging of your skin and increase your risk for all types of skin cancer .
Do Not Forget to Exfoliate .
A tenant of basic skincare is to exfoliate your skin . Exfoliation is crucial to smoother and brighter skin , as it removes dulling skin debris and piledup dead cells . Gently exfoliating allows your skin to breathe more easily . No matter how much lotion you use , to have glowing , fresh skin , exfoliation is your go-to . Grab a body scrub and , in the shower , gently rub your exfoliator in circular movements on your entire body from the shoulders down . It is vitally important to exfoliate your whole body and not just the face . Keep in mind , you will want a facial exfoliator specifically for your face and neck , and always rinse clean . Continue to do these two to three times a week for beautiful skin year-round .
Apply Nutrients to Your Skin .
Keep in mind that your skin needs extra hydration and moisture during the summer . iS Clinical ’ s Hydra-Intensive Cooling Masque is an excellent option . This lightweight gel facial masque soothes , calms , and hydrates your skin . Hydra-Intensive Cooling Masque provides a cool , refreshing sensation , contains soothing botanical antioxidants , acts as a rinse-off treatment , and helps treat sunburn and inflammation .
For hydration to use in between clinical treatments , may I suggest slicing a large strawberry in half , take a fork and poke at the flesh to awaken the juices , then swipe it across your face in small circles . Leave it on for about two minutes , then rinse off .
Excessive summer heat can dehydrate your skin , so it ’ s important to keep it moisturized during the summer .