Your Summer Sun Glow Guide
Keep your skin glowing with healthy sun tips for anti-aging!
Sending you a big Hello and Happy Summer!
Did you know that our skin cells turnover on average every 28 days? It's never too late to start taking care of it. Your skin will show the results of how you treated it today, so treat it kindly and with love and respect.
Here are my specific skin tips geared toward healthy, youthful summer skin.
# 1. Go makeup-free - Embrace the natural look and give your skin a break, it will thank you! I like to go makeup-free during the week.
# 2. Incorporate dry brushing (before showering) into your daily routine. Dry brushing helps increase circulation and the removal of toxins.
# 3. Get your daily sun - YES! You read that right. Going in the sun is vital for optimal health . It allows your body to manufacture its essential vitamin D within the skin - a vitamin that is actually a hormone, and that most people are deficient in.
Did you know? Healthy Vitamin D levels are responsible for regulating mood and immune function, for maintaining optimal weight, fighting off “dis-ease”, and actually preventing skin from aging prematurely. The key is not to burn and use a non-toxic sunscreen.
We have become a sun-phobic society.
Yet all living things - plants, animals, US - need the sun to survive and thrive. The sun helps your body absorb calcium by allowing your skin to produce part of the vitamin D complex that strengthens bones. Healthy sun exposure can also help with: acne, eczema, psoriasis, poison ivy rash, stress, immune support, and hormone levels. They key is healthy sun exposure.
Did you know an estimated 90 percent of skin aging is caused by the sun?
There are more readily available better-for-you sunscreens. But not all sunscreens are necessarily good for you. Most common “healthier” mineral sunscreens are formulated with oils like argan, hemp, and grapeseed, to name a few, that can age your skin due to their high oxidation and unstable qualities, especially when exposed to the sun.
I use Oars + Alps because I trust the brand and love the price point. It is oil-free and free of harmful additives.
The O+A Anti-Aging Face Moisturizer is a moisturizer and sunscreen in one- my choice for every day. It is light and non-greasy. It includes Hyaluronic Acid, a naturally occurring molecule that can hold 1000 times its weight in water. Pulling moisture from the environment and deeper layers of the skin helps plump and moisturize skin. It also includes additional ingredients to prevent signs of aging, for example, antioxidant-rich Alpine Caribou Moss™, Vitamin E and Vitamin B5. It is on sale for only $17.60 during the F+F sale!
My husband's pick for every day (and keeping in his golf bag) is this clear Matte Face Stick . The stick glides on clear, making it great for all types and shades of skin. It's spill-free, and travel-friendly and it won't leave white residue or streaks.
Stock up on summer sunscreen
Until this Thursday shop the Oars + Alps Friends and Family sale with 20% off sitewide! Orders $100+ get a free scrub set! ($38 value). Plus receive free samples on any purchase 40+ | Free shipping 50+ | AND always fee returns.
After Thursday, my discount code GLOWWELL15 will save you 15% (still an amazing deal)!
xo
Heather
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