Struggling to keep your skin hydrated and smooth? We’ve got just the advice you need to give dry skin a new lease of life this season.
Summer time: high temperature, excessive humidity, harmful UV radiation, heavily air conditioned room. Your skin has to go through a lot. No wonder that it can look dull and lifeless, and feel dry and rough. But, worry not, we’ve rounded up the best advice and products so you can restore all key nutrients that are lost, and keep your skin in tip top condition, while enjoying the summer season.
The perfect pick-me-up for any time of day
There’s nothing better than a refreshing shower on a hot summer day! We love Johnson’s Vita-Rich body washes because they are made with skin-loving formulations, packed with natural extracts and moisturising glycerin that hydrate your skin and make it soft and smooth to the touch.
The thick foamy lather will give you a healthy and refreshed after-shower feel. The best part? The delightful fragrances. There’s the fruity body wash with raspberry extracts that replenish your skin, and the delicate rose water with soothing benefits, which is perfect for the morning showers; the skin-smoothing tropical papaya and the skin-brightening pomegranate which are the go-to body washes to wind down at the end of the day; and the crisp grapeseed oil body wash that revitalises your skin like no other after a day at the beach, giving you a fresh and healthy glow. Whichever body wash you pick, you can enjoy the feeling of skin that is clean, healthy and glowing and have the confidence that you look and feel your natural best.
Wear a hat to get ahead
The top of your head is one of the first places that you will burn, particularly if you have fairer skin. Stripping the hair and scalp of its natural oils will result in unsightly flakes that are not the best accessory when it comes to sporting a swishy mane. Whether it is a bang on trend fedora or a Bardot inspired floppy hat, covering your head will keep your tresses in great condition and protected from harmful UV rays.
Stay protected
A great SPF is key to protect your skin from burning and also will prevent skin damage and premature ageing. Your chances of getting skin cancer will also be reduced. Make sure you apply your sun lotion 20 minutes before going into the sun, with regular top ups throughout the day, and pay special attention to shoulders, knees and your face. Avoid being out during the peak afternoon hours.
Rehydrate if you dehydrate
Many factors contribute to dehydration including excessive sun, sweating out water through your pores and not drinking enough water to make up for its loss. So treat your skin to a much needed dose of hydration at the end of the day. If you sunbathe, hydrating will help with any nasty peeling, will prolong your tan for longer, and cool any uncomfortable sunburn. Keep your post beach shower short and sweet with water temperature that is luke warm rather than too hot and pat skin dry gently followed by a generous coating of Johnson’s Vita-Rich body lotions.