While summer rudely leaves
us at some point in the year, it doesn’t mean you can’t rock your sun- kissed
glow pretty much all year round if you want to! A few skin care tips and a
couple of helpful products and you can look like you just stepped off the
vacation-plane; every day!
Glow Girl
So, let’s address the glow
part! It’s that enticing sheen that a healthy skin imparts. To achieve this, do
not be shy of exfoliation. This gets rids of dead skin cells and build-up,
ensuring the fresh, new skin cells are out on top giving off their glow. While
some people feel that exfoliating will “take away” the tan, it actually helps
prolong it and also keeps the skin prepared for the other great tan-booster –
moisture and hydration. For skin that is super polished, try La Prairie
Cellular Mineral Face Exfoliator. This decadent treat ensures complete exfoliation
of dead skin to clarify the complexion, while providing a moisture boost.
You should use every
opportunity to moisturise your skin in summer, as a hydrated skin looks
beautiful and feels healthy. With the additional swimming, sweating and
showering you will be doing in summer, we also tend to strip the skin of
moisture more, and therefore should pay some extra attention to replacing this
moisture as often as possible! If you really need an excellent moisture boost,
it is worth splashing out on the exceptional Dermalogica Super Rich Repair
cream. This miracle in a tub delivers immediate hydration benefits, making use
of peptides to stimulate collagen production, a smoothing complex for
elasticity and tone and shea butter and oil of evening primrose to soften and
replenish. Add some antioxidants to help shield against environmental elements and
you have yourself a new, super-moisturised skin in an instant!
Top up tan
You can also help your tan
stay a little longer by topping it up with a gradual tan moisturising product
or some tan towelettes, allowing you to target areas and add that subtle extra
glow. Use a product like St. Tropez Gradual Tan Everyday Body Lotion. A
nourishing moisturiser that has a touch of bronze that builds up gradually over
time (use it every day), to prolong and create that gorgeous, golden glow.
Shimmy into shimmer
Nothing enhances a tan
like a bit of shimmer, and you can sprinkle some golden fairy dust on your face
to keep that glow alive. Jane Iredale 24-Karat Gold Dust Shimmer Powder can be
brushed over the cheekbones and forehead to highlight and add warmth to your
face. Use Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Brush to highlight and contour the face
with precision. This luxurious brush is made with synthetic hair to achieve a
radiant glow without creating streaks or unnatural lines. The handle is
specially designed for true comfort and balance.
Don’t let the weather dictate your look, keep your inner and outer glow alive for as long as you choose!
