5 Ways to Restore Summer Skin Health (Plus, 4 Simple Self-Care Tips)
5 Mindful Summer Skincare Tips
1. Wear SPF.
The sun is more intense than ever in the summer, no matter your location, so a good SPF is important. I like non-nano zinc SPF serums—my favorite is Mad Hippie, but also check out Babo Botanicals, Suntegrity, and Supergoop for mineral sunscreens. If you need extra coverage, wear a cute hat. I love a wide brimmed one.
2. Cleanse the day away.
Always cleanse at night to remove sunscreen, dirt, pollution, bacteria, and makeup buildup. A great cleansing balm like will also help to soften and fortify the skin.
3. Restore moisture.
After cleansing, apply your hydrating mist and moisturizer. It’s recommended to use one with skin softening and balancing herbs like rose, rose geranium, and jojoba oil to restore and replenish moisture levels in the skin. Hydrating botanical mists will help balance hydration levels and soothe inflammation in the skin.
4. Replenish and protect with an antioxidant rich serum.
After cleansing and moisturizing, finish your evening summer skincare ritual with a restorative oil serum. You should choose one filled with time-tested botanicals like organic jojoba, sunflower, camellia, sea berry, and calendula to support your skin's resistance to UV stress and inflammation. These carefully chosen plants replenish, protect, and nourish the skin.
5. Treat your summer skin well with an exfoliating mask.
Lightly exfoliating the skin through the summer months is a healthy habit as it helps all your other products reach deeper into the skin. Look for rhassoul clay masks or try this Cardamom Cream Cleanser from Earth Tonics, which includes gentle exfoliation from papaya and pineapple enzymes. (Use code LAGOM15 for 15% off your order.)
BONUS: 4 SUMMER SELF-CARE TIPS
1. Embrace the berries of the season.
When I was in herbalism school, we were obsessed with eating all the seasonal delights—including huckleberries, blueberries, and more that we could find in the forest. Seek out what's local to you and incorporate them into your every day recipes. I like to drizzle high quality melted chocolate & tahini over my berries for a hormone and body nourishing treat.
2. Eat lots of hydrating and in-season fruits and veggies.
Summer is the perfect opportunity to feed and nourish the body with nutrient dense, in season produce. I don't know know about you but one of my favorite things to do in the summer is go to the farmers market. The produce is insanely fresh, local, and what's offered is what's in season. Juicy tomatoes, fresh cucumbers, bright herbs like cilantro, parsley, and basil are perfect for boosting your hydration and nutrition throughout the summer.
3. Make space for slowing down.
Summer is high energy and can sometimes be depleting. Set a reminder for daily quiet moments and rejuvenating movement. I like to start my morning early but slow—tending to the garden, taking a walk, enjoying a cup of coffee while watching the birds zoom by.
4. Prioritize sleep.
Summer is one of the seasons where we forgo some of our healthier boundaries when it comes to sleep—but sleep is critical to optimal health and skin health, so aim for a 10 p.m. bedtime. Of course, sometimes you just can't help it and live it up by staying up late—it happens! Just don't allow it to become a habit.
Enjoy the summer season and all the beauty and bounty it offers.
Love,
Kristen Runvik
