It’s almost summer in the Northern Hemisphere! But are your skin and hair prepared to withstand the potential damage of heat, UV bombardment and the dehydration that comes with increased sweating? The idea of a Seasonal Skin Care Routine Modification after the winter or cold season is essential if you have got plans this year to spend some time in the sun… Following is a list of our most recommended summer essentials for your Skin and Hair…
1. SunProtect SPF 30+
Not just for summer, using an effective natural sunscreen is indispensable year-round. The Zinc Oxide in our SunProtect SPF 30+ is by far the most widely used of the two EWG-Approved ingredients that provide physical, broad-spectrum sun protection against UVA, UVB, and UVC rays. (For a complete guide on protecting and nourishing your skin from the damaging effects of the summer sun, read here…)
Pro Tip: Our sunscreen starts working immediately upon application. Apply it right after your Morning Skin Care Regimen… on your face, neck, decolletage, back, arms, legs, and all other exposed areas.
Though SunProtect is water-resistant, don’t forget to reapply every 2 hours/swimming/sweating/exposure to water (this is true for all sunscreens per FDA recommendations).
2. Vanilla Silk Body Butter
While the sunscreen protects, the body butter heals and repairs damaged skin.
Using a nourishing body butter is as essential as using a good moisturizer for your face. If your skin feels dehydrated, the high-quality natural oils and healing essentials in the body butter will repair damaged skin. It also mitigates the signs of aging such as crepiness and thinning.
Our Vanilla Silk Body Butter’s lightweight & pure liquid silk texture is easily absorbed into the skin, without leaving a sticky or heavy residue. Instead, it leaves behind only a beautiful slight sheen. This makes it a great choice for the hotter season!
Pro Tip: The enriching Shea Butter and Cold-pressed Oils in our Vanilla Silk Body Butter nourish the skin for 24+ hours. After a morning/ evening shower in the Kapha season, apply it as a light layer all over the body 1X times/a day.
3. Papaya & Honey Exfoliation Mask and Scrub
As your skin is exposed to higher temperatures and more pollution in the hotter season, the tiny pores get can become blocked with excess sebum and grime, leaving your skin more prone to acne breakouts.
The enzymatic action of Papaya & Honey Exfoliation Mask & Scrub (or SBR Facial Mask for Sensitive, Blemished, and Rosacea-prone skin) deep-cleanses the pores and removes keratinized proteins/dead skin cells from the top layers of the skin.
Learn more about the Dos and don’ts of Exfoliation…
4. Pore Perfect / Daily / SBR Hydrator
Does your skin frequently need instant refreshment? Our Organic Hydrators/Toners will not only quench and recharge thirsty skin but also nourish it with effective Skin Active botanicals.
Our PVO Pore Perfect Hydrator/Toner for Kapha skin is also important for pH balancing, reducing hormonal oil production naturally (more pronounced in the heat!), eliminating blackheads, and reducing the size of enlarged pores.
Normal or Dry Skin should use Daily Hydrator/Toner and for Sensitive & Rosacea-prone skin, use SBR Hydrator/Toner.
Note that hydrating/toning is an essential step to avoid dehydration lines and other long-term damage to the skin…
Pro Tip: Cleanse your face before spritzing your choice of Hydrator/Toner. Pump 2-3 times all over the face and gently massage the formula onto the skin or let it dry naturally. Repeat any time. Can also be used over water-resistant or waterproof makeup.
5. Clarifying Shampoo
The strong UV rays from the summer sun damage the keratin-protein structure of your hair. When left unattended, the strands dry out and develop split ends.
To sustain this damage, we recommend using the very mild and nourishing Clarifying Shampoo that effectively removes toxic residue and free radicals. The shampoo has natural oils of Jojoba, Apricot, and Grapeseed and ingredients like Apple Cider Vinegar and Burdock, along with a base of Natural African Black Soap (SLS/SLES/toxic-free).
Since our products are pure, concentrated and all natural (ie; USDA Certified Organic or sustainably harvested in the wild when their growing conditions cannot be replicated in the USA) also known as ‘wildcrafted’, your hair is guaranteed to look shinier, healthier, and stronger within a week of use.
Pro Tip: Our Clarifying Shampoo is very concentrated. Just use less than a quarter-size amount of your palm and work into wet hair from scalp to ends. Rinse well. After shampooing, apply any of our Organic Conditioners from the mid-length of the hair to the tip, leave it for 5-10 minutes, and slow-rinse with normal water. Except for curly hair, all others can brush/comb after the hair has completely dried.
A light application of Shine On Serum after shampooing & conditioning provides added protection and a fresh feel to your shiny, healthy, bouncy summer hair…
If you are living in the Southern Hemisphere or reading this blog in the cozy colder months. Here’s everything you need to learn about Winter Skin Care Essentials from Puraveda Organics….
