Finally: it’s summer. It’s time for poolside lounging, beach vacations, backyard barbeques and spontaneous weekend getaways. Summer is the season for adventures, but as with all adventures, we can get a little reckless. Sometimes that’s a good thing (in moderation), but when it comes to your skin, recklessness can have some serious consequences.
Sun damage, junk food, alcohol and lack of sleep can all contribute to rapid aging. If you’re not careful with your summer routine, you could look a little worse for wear come fall. But don’t worry. At Green City, we’ve come up with a comprehensive guide to having fun while fighting aging this summer. All you need to do is balance your lifestyle, so that you can fight aging inside and out. And these tips aren’t just for summertime; we recommend that you follow them year-round for healthy, beautiful skin.
Skincare Routine
Despite the temptation to skip the sunscreen as you rush out the door to work and fall asleep in your makeup after a night out, don’t do it! Neglecting your skincare routine can wreak havoc on your skin, especially since the summer is prime time for sun exposure.
Keep up with your twice-daily skincare routine for skin that survives the summer heat and sun. Your morning beauty routine should include broad-spectrum sunscreen, as well as products that contain L-ascorbic acid, a UV-protective ingredient. At night, it’s essential that you remove your makeup and rehydrate your skin. If you feel strapped for time, check out our latest post on Bar Beleza, a multi-use product that renders all your excuses moot.
Don’t forget to schedule regular facials with Green City for intensive skincare that is also natural and gentle.
Eat Clean
At Green City, we firmly believe that skincare starts from the inside out. This summer, make sure that you take care of yourself holistically by eating a diet rich in whole foods like vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes and nuts. By learning a few simple recipes like a wake-up fruit smoothie and sautéed veggies for dinner, you’ll be able to whip up meals that will keep you well – and save you money on takeout! That way, you won’t rack up too much stress on your system from the occasional barbeque or night out.
Reduce Stimulants
Denmo Ibrahim, CEO and founder of Earthbody, strongly recommends reducing sugar, caffeine and alcohol as part of your holistic skincare routine. In excess, all of these ingredients can betoxic. Ibrahim writes that they put stress on your kidneys and make energy levels fluctuate, resulting in poor sleep habits, another factor in aging. Try a week-long or month-long detox from one of them and see how your feel and how your skin has changed. Green City can also help with the effects of stimulants during a facial. Using MEG21 products, the toxic effects of ingested sugar, a process known as glycation, can be reversed.
By balancing your lifestyle, you can still have fun while staying radiant this summer. Learn more skin care tips from Green City by visiting our blog, following us onTwitter, and liking us on Facebook.
