If you want to achieve a glorious summer glow with minimal time and effort, it's prudent to know exactly what to put on your skin. More exposure to damaging UV rays, higher levels of humidity and extra sweat calls for some smart skincare essentials.
Read on for five of the most important ingredients to include in your summer skincare routine.
1: Aloe Vera
Often described as ‘nature’s wonder plant,’ aloe has been used for centuries to heal, protect and hydrate the skin. It consists of more than 99 percent water alongside a skin-loving cocktail of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants and more.
This makes it a fabulous moisturiser that’s light enough for the sticky, summer months but super hydrating, nourishing and with plenty of environmental protection to benefit all skin types.
But that’s not all. Aloe vera also boasts anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits, so if summer breakouts or irritated skin hit, it’s the perfect ingredient to have up your sleeves.
Where to find it: Organic Hydration Gel
2. Hyaluronic Acid
A real gem of the skincare world, hyaluronic acid (HA) is a humectant which means its main job is to draw in water, kind of like a sponge.
As you can expect this is awesome for your complexion because it helps hydrate your skin’s protective barrier which is essential for healthy skin.
The best thing about summer is that humidity levels generally increase. This means there’s more moisture in the air for hyaluronic acid to grab hold off and draw in to the surface of your skin. The result? Gorgeously hydrated skin and a strong, healthy barrier function.
Where to find it: Pre-Eminent Beauty Serum
3. Kaolin
The problem with summer is that heat not only equals sweat but also an increase in sebum production. And, together, these make for the perfect environment for shiny, greasy-looking skin.
This is where ingredients like kaolin are needed. A type of soft white clay, kaolin is a gentle yet very effective way to deeply cleanse and exfoliate your skin.
It not only mops up impurities (goodbye sweat, oil and sunscreen), but it’s also a great way to prevent build-up in your pores and help detoxify your skin. Your must-have for banishing greasy skin.
Where to find it: Natural Element Clay Mask
Natural Element Clay Mask
Size: 50g
Size: 50g
4. Titanium Dioxide
When it comes to protecting your skin from UV damage, titanium dioxide one of your best bets.
It's a naturally occurring, mineral sunscreen which acts as a physical blocker from the sun’s devilish UVA and UVB rays. It’s extremely safe to use and works really hard to protect your skin as well as preventing the signs of premature ageing – yes, we’re talking to you wrinkles and dark spots!
It's also non-comedogenic which means it’s unlikely to block your pores or exacerbate summer breakouts.
Where to find it: Organic Tinted Moisturiser with SPF 25
5. Vitamin C
Another incredible ingredient for keeping sun damage at bay is vitamin C. One of the most trusted antioxidants in skincare, vitamin C not only boosts the efficacy of your sunscreen, but it helps protects your skin from free radicals which, if left to their own devices, destroy important proteins which keep your skin strong, supple and healthy.
And if you’re looking to improve clarity and boost your glow, vitamin C is a fabulous option. Research shows that it has the ability to disrupt the production of melanin (the pigment in your skin) which can help fade dark spots and improve uneven-looking skin.
Where to find it: Organic Age-Defying Facial Oil
Summer Regime Must-Haves
Organic Hydration Gel
Pre-Eminent Beauty Serum
NEW: Natural Element Clay Mask
Organic Tinted Moisturiser SPF25
