Summer Skin Care
Hey friends! Happy Sunday! I’m coming off the back of a quick trip down to NYC and it was SO good to get away and refresh even if it was only for 36 hours!
I wanted to touch base with you all to talk skincare! Although summer is more than halfway over and even though we are all eyeing fall ….I know we will have another month of hot, humid weather!
Summer can really take a toll on our skin: sun, swim, sweat & humidity (and in 2020, mask wearing) and wanted to share some of my favorite skincare tips and products for summer livin’.
1. Stay out of the sun. I cannot stress this enough. I NEVER lay out, and if I am outside I have a minimum of sunglasses and SPF on to shield my eye area. I also wear hats a lot to protect my head and my neck (that area goes under the radar a lot) There are so many cute baseball hats as well as fashion hats to wear that can look cute AND keep your skin healthy.
2. SPF, SPF, SPF. I wear SPF every single day, whether its 20 out, or 90 out. You would be surprised at the damage sun can do just being in your car driving to and from work!
3. Hydrate: I drink so much water! Water is the key to helping your skin stay youthful and supple.
4. Sleep: I do prioritize sleep as much as I can. I definitely don’t get as much as I’d like (especially the last few years, ha!) but sleep is where your skin rejuvenates. It can be tough as a parent, but I try to get around 7 hours a night!
Summer Skin
My skin is definitely different over the summer with the heat and humidity. I also tend to wear less makeup, because I hate sweating with it on and I want my skin to breathe! I try to cover my face with SPF, hats, and sunnies, but the reality is you will get some sun on your face and it will affect it!
As you all know, I rely on TULA skincare for all my skincare needs and I want to highlight which products are my go-tos in the summer months! #TULAPartner
For those of you who don’t know, TULA is a doctor-founded, clean & effective skincare and wellness brand built on the power of probiotics & superfoods. 100% of their products are formulated with probiotics & superfoods to feed your skin the good stuff™.
TULA also focuses on being healthy, not perfect & empowering our community to feel confident in the skin they’re in, which I can 100% get behind! #embraceyourskin.
1. TULA SPF: Lucky for me (and you!), TULA now has a SPF and guys…it’s a game changer. It’s light, protects against UVB and UVA, smells good, doesn’t clog your pores, and lasts all day. This broad spectrum sunscreen that provides daily SPF 30 plus protection from damaging pollution & blue light—a must have for indoors & outdoors. Leaves a gorgeous glow that wears well under makeup or on its own. On top of that, it is incredibly affordable! I used to use a high end expensive brand for SPF and I genuinely like my TULA better.
2. Face Filter: I use this product on a daily basis. This blurring & moisturizing primer instantly smooths the look of uneven skin tone & redness for a “filter” like finish. Probiotics & superfoods like licorice & chia seeds help balance & nourish skin. If I’m not wearing makeup, its usually my last step and it helps blur out any imperfections. If I’m wearing makeup, I use this before I put my primer and foundation on!
3. Day and Night cream: I use this cream on a daily basis and I love how light it is on my skin. Its incredibly versatile (can be used day or night) and I love that I only need one cream for my skin.
4. Courtney Shields Glow Hour eye balm: If you guys follow me on IG, you know that I love the glow and get it eye balm by TULA. Courtney Shields just recently did a collab with TULA and launched a different eye balm and I’m obsessed with it. It helps take away under eye circles, and gives a little brightness to your face (which is much needed especially if you’re a mom). Grapefruit & algae brighten the look of tired eyes while lingonberry protects from the damaging effects of blue light. Each swipe cools, hydrates, luminates & transports you to the magical time of day that is glow hour. I also love how compact it is and you can literally bring it with you in a small handbag!
5. Last but certainly not least ….the cult classic. This is the first product I tried from TULA and its my favorite. The Purifying Face Cleanser is a refreshing probiotic gel cleanser that goes deep into pores to remove impurities. Probiotics + superfoods help condition skin without stripping or over-drying. This cleanser takes all of your makeup off, and hydrates my skin like no other cleanser has before!
I know that if you guys try TULA, you will LOVE it.
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Thanks to TULA for gifting me these products. As always, thoughts and opinions are my own.
Xo
Alex