subject: How To Safely Enjoy The Sun This Season [print this page] Feeling like you want to celebrate...yourself? Treat yourself in the way that you deserve with these girlie essentials and some easy DIY tips. You can have it all - fun in the sun, well protected skin, and a fresh, fabulous "spring into summer" look.
Prepare for a girls day out! Hit the beach with your best gal pals. Vitamin D from the sun is a great way to increase energy and vitality but it is very important to protect your skin while you are soaking it up. An essential step before you head out is your application of a quality SPF cream for both face and body. It is recommended you use an SPF of 30 or more during these warmer months of the year. Use a suncreen SPF 30 and Lip Balm SPF 20 and don't leave home with out them! If you're planning on being in the sun for the day, a re-application will be needed. Other essential items for your beach day, a Flashbag Shells beach bag, sun hat, a great book, & beach sandals to show off your pedicure!
Take the time to enjoy a relaxing and revitalizing home spa experience after your fun day out. After exposure to the sun your skin can become dry, dehydrated and some free radical damage can occur. Don't fret, there are steps you can take that can revitalize, deeply re-moisturize and correct these issues while providing you a chance to relax and recoup. You deserve it!
After being outside your body may internally become dehydrated. Rehydrate by creating your own "Spa Water". Fill up a jug of purified water and add sliced lemons, cucumber & fresh mint. Keep in fridge to allow fruit to infuse for 20 to 30 minutes before drinking. The lemons, cucumber and mint act to purify and cool the body while replenishing lost fluids. Add your favorite fresh berries to water to mix things up a bit.
Omega Fatty Acids and Anti-oxidants is full of nourishing ingredients and is a great way to treat dry sun damaged skin. The Acai Whipped Body Polish from the Beauty Through Balance collection has been created with pure Organic Acai Berry which has 10 times plus, the anti-oxidant power of other berries. Use this polish directly on the body to slough off dry skin and help restore the skin's youthful properties. After the exfoliation, step into the shower and use the Lavender Olive Rich Foaming Bath (for bath & shower) to gentle remove the scrub while cleansing and deeply moisturizing the skin.
A massage with Ultra rich Acai Berry Anti-Oxidant Emulsion is great way to follow up a shower. This will eave your skin with a baby smooth skin texture and tone. Skin's moisture levels will be renewed and your body will be replenished with vital nutrients.
There are fantastic Beauty Through Balance products such as Lavender Olive Rich Foaming Bath and Acai Whipped Body Polish can assist in repairing sun damaged skin.
