Great Tips for Make-up during Summer

Summer is a time when your skin gets drenched in sweat and dirt. You can’t help but cry in pain when your skin gets burnt at the slightest exposure to sunlight.

Protection against Sun Damage: Skin tanning is the biggest fear that ladies harbor during summertime. A bit of tanning looks good but an excess leads to skin damage. And no woman would want to damage her skin cells permanently in order to get a bit of tan on her face. So, stock a sunscreen in the front row of your beauty cupboard.

You must preferably use one with a higher SPF factor even if you think that one with a lower SPF will do. We are not so much aware of the UV radiation that is filtered into the earth’s atmosphere. But, I am sure it must be much greater than it used to be before, thanks to us humans who have done every possible thing to deplete the ozone layer.

Skin Tan for a Sensual Look: Everybody loves a bit of tan to look sensual and gorgeous. But, do you need to do anything for that during summers? Summer sunshine gives you a natural tan if you stand exposed to the sun just for a few minutes. So, don’t use a cosmetic tanner, but you can always sprinkle a bit of bronze powder for that effect.

Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize: There is humidity in the air during summers, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need to moisturize. A lot of moisture is lost from your face during summertime in the form of sweat. The heat saps the moisture from your skin, making it dry, dull and withered. Moreover, your skin accumulates a lot of dirt giving rise to blackheads and other skin problems like acne. Skin cleansing is of utmost importance during this season.

Go for a moisturizer that is easily absorbed in your skin. You surely don’t want anything that stays on for long making you feel greasy and yucky. Chuck the thick creams; go for the light, flowing lotions.

You may use a moisturizing lotion or a home-made face pack with cooling properties. A cucumber mask is the best thing to apply to your face during summers.
Freshness is the attribute you must not forget while choosing a skincare product for summers. Fruit face washes like strawberry or apple face wash are popular for summertime use. They make you feel clean and fresh all day long.

Sweep off the Sweat: Applying makeup is a real big hassle at such times. Whatever you apply comes off through the sweat. So, if your skin has a tendency to sweat too much, then you must use an effective anti-antiperspirant before you apply any makeup. The frequency of skin cleansing should be increased during summer as you need to provide a cooling touch to your face so that it doesn’t get burnt.

Light Makeup: You must opt for light makeup during summer. Heavy makeup doesn’t gel with the spirit of the season. Pastel shades are in during summertime. Light pink, pistachio green, bronze, and light orange are the hues of this season. There is no harm in getting experimental and trying the subtle hues of grey and silver too. Just make sure it goes with your mood, apparel and the event. As far as you are good with the application part, anything is worth a try.

Hide the Flaws: Acne, blemishes and other skin breakouts are more common during summer than winter. Before putting on makeup, use a foundation to cover your flaws in the most effective way. Use a brand that doesn’t give you a cakey finish but provides a natural finish. A foundation with cakey finish is a bad choice during summer as it mixes with sweat, drips, and so looks unnatural.

Clean the Grease: Your skin becomes greasy during summertime, so applying makeup that doesn’t mix with the grease to render a messy appearance is key. Making your makeup stay for long on your face is a challenge during this season.

If you wish to avoid heavy foundation and need something that acts like an instant face booster, you can try using a flash balm. With a quick application of this, your skin will have instant glow and will be ready for makeup, which will then last much longer due to its non-oily formula.

Opt for Mineral makeup: If you wish to wear mascara or eyeliner, make sure you buy the water-proof type. You should go for mineral-based make-up that is natural and doesn’t damage your skin, which is more prone during summer. These products are enriched with skin-nourishing makeup, and hence they act both as a health and beauty product.

Some women are afraid of putting on any makeup during summer for the fear that it might come off in public and make them feel awkward. But, with the right method and products, you can look gorgeous even in the sultriest of summers.

Minerals that Vitalize Your Skin

Air is polluted with a number of toxins. Our skin is constantly exposed to pollutants from different sources.  Our skin is not just an outer covering, but it also protects us from any external detriments that harm us. These pollutants make our skin dull, blemished and aged. Not only through air but toxins enter our skin through food, water and the cosmetics that we use. 

While it may not always be possible to control the air, water and food pollutants, it is certainly possible to control the harmful chemicals that enter our skin through cosmetics. We must choose our make-p with caution. Organic makeup is the current rage among the young ladies concerned with keeping their skin healthy. 

Our skin needs to be healed to overcome the damage done due to pollutants and harmful makeup practices.  Adequate sleep does a world of good to your skin. Try using mineral serum as it helps restore your skin’s ability to reach its normal youthful state. 

Our skin becomes dry and loses its sheen, thanks to the dry weather and harmful soaps that strips it of essential oils and moisture.  This leads to early ageing as our skin is no longer taut and youthful. 

Wear a mineral primer under your foundation, and you will see the difference in terms of flawless, luminous and radiant-looking skin. This enhances the effect of your make-up, giving it a fresh look all day long. 

Organic make-up ranges are ideal for healthy and youthful skin.  These brands of cosmetics don’t load your skin with toxins and thus prevent further damage.