It’s that time of year when skin could do with an extra boost to stay hydrated. Heat, stress and pollution can all take their toll on our face. It’s important to nourish your skin, particularly at this time of year. Here are some great Summer skincare tips that will help you to transform your skin.
Summer Skincare Tips
1. Use an oil-free and fragrance-free SPF all day over your entire face and body.
2. Switch to light oil free creams and serums as your skin will be producing more sebum which may otherwise lead to clogged pores.
3. Try blotting paper instead of powdering your face, it will give a wonderful dewy complexion.
4. Remember your neck and décolletage – they also need cleansing and moisturizing to look their best.
5. Exfoliate regularly to remove dead skin cells, 1-2 times a week is advisable. Avoid using body and facial scrubs with coarse granules, instead choose an exfoliant with fine silica granules or AHAs.
6. Don’t forget your hands – try to exfoliate them a few times a week, use a rich moisturiser and always apply an SPF. I’m certainly going to put this into practice.
7. Look after your upper arms – I wasn’t aware that around 40% of the population suffer from Keratosis Pilaris, the little red bumps on the back of your upper arms. It’s a genetic condition but you can minimize it by daily exfoliation or by using a natural body brush and moisturizing with a vitamin and AHA rich cream.
8. Prepare your skin internally before hitting the sun. Eat anti-oxidants such as brightly coloured vegetables, anti-inflammatories such as avocado and mackerel and consider taking MSM supplements.
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What a real treat, Suze! I LOVE a good facial – I feel really relaxed, refreshed and calm after them (and the fact that my skin looks better is a real bonus too…!). That pool looks glorious – amazing to think it’s there even though it’s in the middle of busy London!
Lauren xx | The Lifestyle Diaries
Yes I love the fact that the pool is chlorine free and my skin still looks better after that facial
What I wouldn’t give for a bit of pampering right now! X
We could all do with a little pampering, hope you get some!
Looks like so much fun and relaxing
Candice | Beauty Candy Loves
It was a lot of fun Candice, hope your week is going well
It’s a beautiful place, perfect for relaxation.
XoXo from South Africa
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I certainly felt very relaxed at the end of it, Nomaqhawe
Suze, your wonderful post makes me want to visit London and have a spa week soooooo much. One Aldwych hotel is beautiful and seems to have the perfect health club & spa. The OSKIA London products and treatments sound divine. Thanks for inspiring us all to maybe be a little healthier today 🙂
Xoxo, Shelly
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It really is a great place to stay, right in the centre but so quiet once you’re inside and the OSKIA treatment was fantastic!
Great post!! 🙂
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such a lovely place,greatreview
Thank you, I’m glad you liked reading it
I seem to get those bumps if I overdo sunbathing! Having a great week thanks
Wow, looks like a beautiful place to relax!
Yes it was so relaxing, I should make time for pampering more often!
You know I love a wonderful spa, Oskia products are lovely so luxurious. This looks like the perfect way to unwind Lucy x
They’re great products, I’m definitely going to try them out going forward – especially the exfoliator
So relaxing!!! I would like to visit this SPA!!!
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Definitely worth a visit if you’re ever in London, Paola!
What a wonderful experience 🙂
I would try the super eye treatment…
xoxo
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The eye treatment sounded tempting but I felt like my whole face was in need of a treatment 😉 Thanks for stopping by
What a gorgeous place!
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I wish I could be at that Spa right now! Thanks for the beauty tips!
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My pleasure Danielle, have a great day
This looks an awesome experience!
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It was a great experience all round, loved the swimming pool as well as the facial
Never had an OSKIA facial but I am certainly open to trying new things. Amazing that you also fitted in a swim. xx
I’m trying to get fit before Bali! Like your new pic, Zoe
Never heard of this company, but it seems like you had a great experience there. And they had some wonderful tips to share. I’m always going to the store and stand in front of the skin-care products all like: “okay… There are about 40 types of day cream… Which one should be good for me?” Love the tip about getting the non-oily products. My beautician also told me that. I’ve a few places in my face which can be a bit problematic sometimes. Therefore I’m using tea tree products and a peeling/scrub/facial mask combination product I got from my beaucian
It’s a bit overwhelming isn’t it! Non-oily products work well for me as I’ve got such combination skin and tea tree oil is a great tip, I actually like the distinctive smell of that too!
What a lovely, relaxing experience! I will definitely be using those summer skincare tips – they will be useful to me all year round in Qatar!
Polly xx
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You’re lucky to have permanent sunshine Polly, I can imagine how important sunscreen is!
Oh this looks just blissful! Getting facials is one of my favorite things for “treat yourself!” days…I always feel so glowy afterwards! This spot looks like a wonderful place to be pampered!
It’s a great little treat isn’t it and the hotel was the perfect spot for it. Hope you find time for a nice one in NY
I love Oskia products! They’re definitely very luxiourious and have always worked well with my skin. Will have to pop-down at some point 🙂
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Ooh you’re the first one I know who has tried them, good that they work well long term
This hotel looks so luxurious.
Lovin the exterior 🙂
And this products sounds interesting
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It’s a really luxurious hotel with a great Art Nouveau exterior, we don’t have many buildings like it in London
Love these skin care tips. That Glow on the Go facial sounds really nice. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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My pleasure, Glow on the Go does sound good!
One Aldwych is gorgeous isn’t it, and Oskia is such a fab brand..this loos like pure luxury hun! Will have to check it out 🙂
Elle
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xx
You definitely should Ellie, it would be right up your street
this place looks so good and I bet the Oskia treatment was a great experience
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It was a fantastic experience, molto bene!
Could do with a bit of that right now! Will have to check those products out!
They certainly made me look a little more rested, Becky!
Oooh such a treat for your skin!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
I know, my skin was in dire need of it!
What a lovely building. The products look great as well, a lovely treat
I’m definitely intrigued to see how the products work long term – have a good weekend Ali
Great review,that place looks terrific
It was very relaxing, and glad you liked the review
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