Get Radiant Skin

As temperatures begin to climb so does my yearning for a lighter makeup routine.  I switch from my daily foundation to just a light powder one.  Preparing and prepping my skin is key for such a light look.  Here are my top four tips on how I make it work.

 

1.  Exfoliate.  Coming out of winter months skin can give off the appearance of being tired and worn.  A simple trick is to exfoliate lightly once or twice a week.  *Be Careful!*  Look for scrubs that are made for the face and have super fine granules and do NOT rub to aggressively.  Not all scrubs are made for the face and using one to strong may leave skin damaged, irritated, and red.  I personally do a light exfoliating once a week concentrating on mainly my forehead, nose, and chin.

2.  Hydrate.  Keeping adequate moisture in my skin will ensure a nice even complexion and more youthful appearance.  Moisturize every morning AND night.  At night I make sure to apply a hydrating serum before my cream.  The moisturizer helps your skin to lock in and absorb the serum more efficiently.

 

3.  Protect.  We all know the harmful damage the sun can do to your skin.  I look for a daytime moisturizer and lightweight powder foundation with a built in SPF.  This way I ensure my skin is being protected.  I personally don’t care for cream or liquid foundations in the summer, with the added heat it just feels to heavy.  Mature or more dry skin may not like my powder routine though, you may want to check out a tinted moisturizer instead.

4.  Routine.  Make one and stick to it!  I make a skincare ritual for 4 weeks or more before I decide that it needs any altering.  This may seem challenging when you see a small break out at first but really you have to give your skin some time to adjust, especially if you are using new products that your skin is just not accustom to.  Using three different moisturizers within two weeks will not help your complexion, if anything it could actually aggravate it because it’s just to much change in such a short time period for your skin.  It never has time to adjust.  *Obviously if you notice your skin’s having an allergic reaction discontinue use of that product.*  I once was trying an eyelash growth liquid and right on my lash line I noticed my skin was getting more red every time I used it.  As per the instructions, it said it can be common and to switch from twice a day to once a day.  After 2-3 weeks it never got better and I threw the product out.  Listen to your skin.

 

I’m officially two weeks in on my summer skin routine and my skin adapted extremely well this year to the change.  I started one week ago a new skincare company that I’m reviewing for you and so far it’s really great, can’t wait to show you!  If you have any special changes you make to your skincare routine in the summer I would love to hear them.  It could help my ritual or maybe another girls.

xoxo Heather