Skin Essentials To Prepare For The Spring And Summer

The idea of traveling abroad may still be unfathomable, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and vacations are starting to become more plausible. Just a few wonderful countries to visit that recently welcomed U.S. travelers include Antigua, Jamaica, St Bart’s, St. Lucia, Turks & Caicos, and many more island-like paradises that may just be the perfect getaway when the warm season hits. If you are thinking of taking this type of vacation or simply hoping to enjoy a bit of local sightseeing, these trending beauty products can help get your skin in optimal shape for bikini season.

Mattifying Mineral Sunscreens

The must-have summer beauty lists of top beauty influencers like Rachel Tee Tyler, Huda Kattan, or Beall Fiori always include sunscreen, but this year, the top item to own is ‘mattifying skin screen’. This takes into account the fact that the last thing a beauty buff wishes to have is oily skin – something that can arise when traditional sunscreens are used. Mattifying skin screens provide a high level of protection – around 30SPF and upwards – but also serve as an excellent pre-tinted cream or pre-foundation primer that is perfect for those who love sporting smooth skin in their Instagram pics.

Organic Facial Oils

If you have oily skin that tends to break out easily or form blackheads, you may avoid moisturizers at all costs, thinking that they can add to the problem. In fact, oily skin can result when sebaceous glands are starved of hydration, leading to the over-production of sebum to compensate. Facial oils are amongst the top choices to ‘seal’ moisture in, and far from what one might expect, they are actually very quickly absorbed into the skin. To ensure your skin is not exposed to harmful chemicals, opt for natural products by brands such as Mara, Drunk Elephant, Isun, or Kypris, made with ingredients such as baobab seed, grape, and kukui seed oils.

Living Water Essence

After a 10-step (or longer) skincare routine, nothing quite ‘seals the goodness in’ like a facial mist. Top influencers like Elizabeth Chambers are embracing products like Isun’s Ormus Myst, made from energizing, ‘living’ water obtained from the San Juan mountains in Colorado. Living water mists also contain moisturizing ingredients like rose, jasmine, and frankincense oil, as well as healing crystals to produce a unique synergy between body, mind, and spirit. Some mists (such as one made by M2 Beauté) contain luxury ingredients such as gold, which lend skin a lovely radiant finish.

As summer approaches, you may be working on getting your skin to smooth perfection through your choice of skincare products. Long, 10-or-more, Korean-style routines are still in, so take your time to ensure you use the correct combination of cleansers, toners, serums, moisturizers, and mists. Take a tip from trending influencers and look into matte skin screens, organic oils, and energized water essence to ensure your routine is as pleasurable as it is effective.