Tips and essentials for your Summer beauty routine to protect yourself from the sun
Taking care of your skin in summer is not an optional decision, it is the number one rule referred to by dermatologists and pharmacists. The skin is the largest organ of the body and our own health and performance depends on it. Damage that may occur during this season of the year can be avoided by following a proper beauty routine and using products suitable for all skin types (sensitive, combination, dry, normal) that do not irritate or leave the skin unprotected. If you are wondering how to take care of your skin in summer, deal with the appearance of spots and wrinkles caused by sun exposure, sunburn and dehydration, keep reading and get the answers from ALEVOO team.
Factors and damages to consider
Before going into those tips for this time of year, it is important to highlight that the sun should not be demonised. We get from it the dose of vitamin D that our body needs, and it is also capable of helping to activate our defences and strengthen our bones. Therefore, sun must be taken in the right measure, as ultraviolet radiation is still there.
“For us, the most important thing is to have healthy, hydrated and luminous skin all year round,” says Monica, pharmacist and founder of ALEVOO. Summer is the time of the year when the number of factors that are dangerous for the skin increases: “The first thing that comes to mind is increasing sun exposure, whether at the beach, at the pool, in the mountains, on a terrace…”. Mónica explains that such exposure to the sun leads to increased dryness and dehydration of the skin. Additionally, the use of sunscreens, which are occlusive products not allowing the skin to breathe, make the skin dirtier.
In addition, high temperature causes excessive sweating that generates more toxins leading to shiny, blemished skin. Last but not least, chlorine from the swimming pool and sea water are also two of those harmful external summer agents, Mónica says. How to deal with all of those harmful agents? Prevention is the key. In addition to drinking plenty of water, avoiding sun exposure in the middle of the day, protecting yourself from the heat and eating a healthy diet, there are other steps to consider in your daily routine and following we share them with you.
An eco-friendly beauty routine
“In Summer, we should increase the frequency of cleansing and moisturising and nourishing the skin with our organic cosmetics,” she says. Cleansing is always the most important step and should be done without damaging the skin’s protective barrier, its microbiota. “That is why we highly recommend using our handmade soap, which has antiseptic and emollient properties. It cleanses and cares for the skin, leaving it moisturised and soft“. The next step, in Monica’s words, is the application of the ALEVOO serum, rich in antioxidants, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, and natural anti-stain and anti-ageing extracts. “Then, we apply the eye contour, providing that fine and delicate area with the hydration it needs while reducing inflammation and congestion caused by excessive exposure to external agents”. The finishing touch to the routine would be a day cream or night cream, as appropriate.
Ingredients for glowing skin
To take care of the skin in summer, it is essential to get the ingredients that enrich the cosmetics which will cover the great organ. Knowing them allows us to value the proposal that we offer at ALEVOO: organic, cruelty-free, made-in-Spain, and, above all, effective cosmetics. Natural organic beauty products are as effective as conventional ones and less aggressive to the skin. In ALEVOO’s beauty routine, these are the components that never fail:
– “Our organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, rich in vitamin E and natural antioxidants, which provides anti-inflammatory and emollient properties,” Monica explains.
– Hyaluronic acid in different molecular weights, to hydrate the skin from the inside out.
– Powerful natural active ingredients that nourish and regenerate our skin by stimulating collagen synthesis and elasticity”.
In addition to all those essential ingredients for skin care in summer, there are other advantages that make ALEVOO cosmetics the best option for your skin beauty routine. Their repairing, purifying and relaxing properties; their light, easily absorbed texture; their fresh scent; the absence of parabens, phthalates, phenoxyethanol, colourants or fragrances; and their cruelty-free and sustainable nature are just some of those strong points to highlight. The best part? They are made of organic extra virgin olive oil with protected designation of origin (PDO) Sierra de Cazorla and certified by the Andalusian Committee of Organic Agriculture (CAAE).
