Natural ways to keep mature skin looking radiant and fresh in the Summer heat
24 Jan 2017
Burning and dehydration is a major cause of ageing skin, something summer lovers need to be aware of. Another issue many experience during the warmer months is a glow or oily shine on those humid days, which can be hard to balance. So how do we keep this under control and our skin looking radiant but cool? Here are five top tips from natural skincare expert Angela Clifford to help you glow naturally this summer.
1. Hydrate
Keeping your skin hydrated is a great way to prevent wrinkles and discoloured skin. One of the fastest ways to rehydrate your skin is with Aloe Vera, so spraying an Aloe Spritz on your skin will keep you both feeling and looking fresh. Keep a handy spritz in your bag and spritz yourself as needed when you go outside.
2. Exfoliate
During those hot summer days, your body is sweating more and excreting more fluids and toxins. On top of that, if your skin is dry your body will try to over-compensate for the dryness by producing more sebum, leaving you with an oily film on your skin. It’s therefore important to exfoliate in the summer months, so that you slough off those dead skin cells and that extra body oil.
3. Moisturise
With the harsh summer sun drying out your skin, it’s really important to replenish the moisture and keep your skin hydrated. There are particular oils that are more beneficial for your skin and that have a natural UV protection such as Rice Bran Oil, Raspberry Seed Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Camelia Oil just to name a few. Such oils will penetrate deeply, keeping your skin hydrated and protecting you against further sun damage, which in turn protects you from premature ageing.
4. Nurture after the sun
Of course, as much as we all try to protect ourselves from sunburn, there are the occasional times when we still have to deal with it. Keeping some Aloe Vera, a cucumber, or milk in your fridge as natural soothers will help immensely. We’re all familiar with the great hydrating benefits of Aloe Vera and many know Aloe is great for burns, but so too is the juice of a cucumber as its soothing and cooling benefits will help to repair the damage from the sun naturally. Cucumbers have both analgesic and antioxidant compounds, which will help to soothe sunburn pain when applied regularly to the warm skin. Another option is to apply milk to your sunburn, which most of us have in the fridge, as the coolness of the milk is soothing to your skin and the protein film aids in easing the discomfort of the burn.
5. Protect
There are numerous natural sunscreens readily available now and so it makes sense to make use of them as the sun is a main factor in wrinkles and premature ageing. The best thing you can do though is wear a hat and dress appropriately. It may not be fashionable to wear a hat at all times, but if you truly want to look your best you may want to start the fashion of wearing a hat on these hot summer days.
About Angela Clifford
Angela Clifford is the Creator and Owner of Three Wise Mums. Three Wise Mums is an Australian owned and operated business selling hand crafted, high quality, natural skincare products, made from all-natural ingredients.
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