Summertime is associated a bevy of outdoor activities. Road trips with the top down, pool parties, and BBQ’s are only a handful of activities that encourage people to embrace the outdoors. However, great memories aren’t the only thing on the rise during summer months. Temperatures continue to increase, which means beauty can melt away in hurry. No one wants to waste time fussing over frizzy hair and smudged makeup, so take a look at these beauty tips that beat the heat.
Embrace Waterproof Makeup
Adjusting your beauty regiment in warm weather is vital to maintaining a great look. Appling makeup in natural light is a great way to begin balancing your new routine, but it’s also important to use products that will stand up to the heat. Waterproof mascara is only the beginning, thanks to water resistant products that boast eye liners, shadows, and lipsticks.
Don’t Sweat The Sweat
Don’t let a little perspiration bring down your summer schedule. Start packing products like Neutrogena Deep Clean blotting sheets or Clean and Clear oil absorbing sheets to soak up sweat and oil without wiping away your makeup.
Ditch the Foundation and Go With a CC or BB cream
CC (cover and conceal) cream and BB (blemish balm) cream are great options during any season but for summer months, they’re a necessity. Heavy foundations will weigh your skin down and can potentially melt away from heat and sweat. CC creams offer slightly less coverage but even out skin, and tend to be more hydrating and less likely to wipe away. BB creams are a multi-purpose product comprised of moisturizers, primers, and sunblocks, and provide tinted coverage.
Exfoliate Before Shaving
Summertime means shorts, skirts, and bathing suits, which ultimately means more shaving. To avoid razor burn use a natural, exfoliating scrub to purge dead skin cells and prevent irritation. If your skin is particularly sensitive, apply fragrance-free moisturizer after shaving.
Fight The Frizz
Humid weather can bring an onslaught of hair woes, but there are a handful of tricks to tame your mane. Be sure to use conditioners on a daily basis, and consider a weekly masque to lock in extra moisture. Try to avoid heat-based styling, but if there’s no way around a flat iron or hair dryer use them on a lower setting. This helps reduce breakage and future frizz. For post-shower serums try Garnier Fructis 5-1 serum spray or John Frieda’s Frizz-Ease.
