Summer Skin
We are back and it’s Summer in NYC. Time for day parties, rooftops, cookouts, pool and beach days - season. Coco, cherry, mango - ice cups, in front the building vibes.
“We outside! With sunscreen though! ”
What does this mean for Beautiis?
Prolonged hours in the sun without the proper protection can and will lead to skin damage. Immediate or long term, UV rays and free radicals cause skin to become dehydrated, burnt and start to age us prematurely. Oh and let’s not forget about a common disease called Skin Cancer.
Although common, in Black people when the disease is identified it is in the later stages of development and can prove fatal. Read more here.
So here are some tips to keep your skin sickening and protected this summer…
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
If you do nothing please stay hydrated. Yes! drink a lot of water, eat foods that have a high water concentration but remember water has to travel to all main organs before it reaches the skin. You can double your intake, yes but you may not see a difference.
If your skin can not retain water - then it may be time to consider incorporating ingredients that will help. Start looking for skincare products that have humectants - water loving ingredients that draw moisture into the top layer of skin. Ingredients like Aloe, hyaluronic acid, honey, glycerin, etc.
Protect and prevent…
Aside from me telling you to apply and reapply SPF for sun protection, you also need to protect your skin from, well, the environment aka free-radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that steal electrons from stable molecules, causing them to become unstable. Smoke, smog, certain drugs and pesticides and UV rays are all free radicals. So no, we can not escape them, especially living in a major city. However we can make sure we are keeping them in check.
Antioxidants are the molecules that keep free radicals in check. Vitamin C, E, Green Tea, polyphenols and CoQ10 to name a few, are great ingredients to include in your skincare routine.
When looking to incorporate these ingredients into your routine look for them in serums.
Serums that contain a humectant + antioxidant = the perfect two for one product.
Serums penetrate the skin deeper and ingredients are higher in percentage.
Serums we recommend…
SPF Beautii Tips…
For day to day activities like going to work (unless you work outside), checking the mail. Walking the dog or running errands a SPF 30 is perfect.
For the days and jobs that are spent out in the sun, use SPF 50 Broad Spectrum.
For both SPF, be sure to reapply every two hours.
Nickel size for the face; 1 ounce for the body
For face we recommend Cay Skin, Tula, Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen
For Body SunBum Original Spf 50 Sunscreen Spray, Blackgirl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid SPF 50 Sunscreen, Kopari Sun Shield Body Glow SPF 50
Monthly Facials…
Deeper and gentle forms of exfoliation - making skincare routine more effective.
Check for skin damage and recommend you to a dermatologist if needed.
Chat with your esthetician, Autumn Marie of Beautiiful Co. about goals and treatments that could help propel you to your goals.