It’s official – we’re in for a scorcher this summer! It’s important to not only make your skin look and feel good, but also protect it from damage caused by the sun’s harmful rays.
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Here are our top skincare essentials to nourish, protect and hydrate your skin this summer:
Sunscreen
Sunscreen is a no-brainer staple that everyone knows they should be wearing but always forgets to apply. Sunscreen with UVA/UVB broad-spectrum protection is our number one Summer skincare essential to reduce damage to your skin and prevent sunburn and premature ageing. Nivea Ultra Beach Protect Lotion SPF 30 ($15.99, available from Priceline) and Neutrogena Beach Defence Water + Sun Barrier Lotion SPF 50 ($16.99, available from Priceline) are fast-absorbing products that are specifically formulated to defend against the drying effects of the beach.
Cetaphil Suntivity Ultra-Light Fluid Face SPF 30 ($12.49, available from Priceline) and Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 ($16.99, available from Priceline) are oil-free, non-greasy sunscreens that work perfectly under makeup – so no excuses.
Moisturiser
As beautiful as the warm sunshine can be, the arid climate can suck away all the moisture from your skin leaving you feeling dry, flaky and dehydrated. A light moisturiser with the added bonus of SPF like Olay Complete UV Lotion SPF 15 ($14.99, available from Priceline), will keep your skin from pruning up this Summer. In-shower moisturisers such as Nivea In Shower Body Lotion Skin Conditioner ($7.99, available from Priceline) are an ingenious product to condition your skin without feeling sticky like body butter.
Fake tan
Okay, so maybe this isn’t an essential but it’s definitely fun to experiment with tanning products during Summer. Looking beautifully bronzed and radiant is simple with Le Tan Instant Foaming Mousse ($13.49, available from Priceline) for an anti-orange, glorious glow. If you’re reluctant to delve into the world of tanning, gradual tanners such as Dove Summer Glow Gradual Tan Body Lotion ($7.49, available from Priceline) are a great start.
Scrub
So you’ve spent the whole day out on the beach and you’re skin is left feeling sticky and dry. Refresh your body with a luxurious scrub such as Dirty Works Coconut Caress Body Scrub ($8.80, available from Coles) that will totally leave your skin feeling soft. And don’t forget your lips! Cult favourite Lush Lip Scrubs ($9.95, available from Lush) are amazing at rejuvenating chapped, cracked skin.
Tip: in a pinch, mixing olive or coconut oil with sugar together can be used as an effective homemade exfoliating scrub.
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