Summer is the season that a lot of people look forward to. People plan their vacations and pull out their summer wardrobe in order to make the most of summer.
In the midst of all these summer preparations, we sometimes end up forgetting to get ourselves prepared. Here are some tips to get yourself ready for summer:
Love your locks
Before summer is in full swing, give your hair some much needed love with a deep conditioning treatment. You can do this yourself by mixing up equal parts apple cider vinegar, honey and one egg. Leave this DIY mixture on your hair and scalp for 30 to 40 minutes before rinsing out. This will bring back your hair’s shine and moisture to give you the best summer hair.
Move your body
If you, like everyone else during summer, plan on heading to the beach for some much needed rest and relaxation, you may want to make sure your body is beach-ready. Tone up your body by doing at least 30 minutes of exercise in the morning and 40 minutes in the evening before summer rolls in. If you’re not sure how to get your body toned and swimsuit ready, check out the best workouts based on your personality.
Tend your garden
Planning on wearing a bikini this summer? You may want to make sure that you don’t have stray hairs sticking out of your bikini area. Don’t wait for summer to arrive before you take care of hair down there; the last thing you want to do is end up with a botched bikini line because of a rushed wax job. Consider cosmetic laser hair removal instead and flaunt a hair-free bikini area.
Exfoliate your skin
Between the summer heat and trips to the beach, you will end up exposing more skin. This means that your skin might be more scrutinized. Avoid dryness and flakiness and reveal glowing, silky smooth skin by exfoliating from top to bottom. Stock up on body and face scrubs or book an appointment with your dermatologist for a comprehensive chemical peel. Be mindful of how often you exfoliate though–if you have sensitive skin, you may want to use scrubs and peels less frequently.
Eat healthy foods
Taking care of your body from the outside is only half the battle. Our skin, hair, and our body get the nourishment needed to look summer ready from the food we eat. If you want to look as good as possible for summer, you’ll have to eat more fruits and vegetables. Cucumbers, citrus fruits, berries and leafy green vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals that help you to not just look great, but also feel great.
Fight that cellulite
Wanting to look your best while you frolic about on the beach can be easily ruined by cellulite. While you won’t be able to completely remove cellulite, you can minimize or reduce the appearance of cellulite with an easy DIY coffee scrub. Slather a generous amount of coffee grounds on problem areas and massage for three to five minutes before rinsing it off. Apply coconut oil afterward to seal in the moisture and flaunt those cellulite-free legs at the beach!
Get Rid of Stretch Marks
Stretch marks can be an unsightly nuisance for many people, especially when swimsuit season rolls around. But luckily, anti-stretch mark creams can help reduce the appearance of pesky stretch marks and leave firm, youthful-looking skin. In addition to providing natural ingredients such as aloe vera and cocoa butter, these creams also fight wrinkles and moisturize your skin deeply. Evertone’s body shaping products are here to ditch those unwanted dimples faster and easier giving you the chance to enjoy that firm youthful skin of your dreams. The goal of the products is to reduce the visibility of stretch marks by using techniques such as exfoliation, promoting new skin growth, enhancing skin brightness, and maintaining skin hydration and elasticity.
There are also natural remedies that are a great way to reduce the visibility of stretch marks. This could include adding more moisture to your skin with a humidifier, cutting down on sugar and caffeine intake, or using moisturizing oils like almond oil which can aid in the healing process and help to restore collagen levels in the affected areas. These natural and gentle methods may be worth trying if you are looking for a safe, cost-effective method to reduce the stretch marks on your body.
Get a pedicure
Unlike other seasons, you’ll probably spend most of the summer season wearing open-toed footwear such as flip flops and sandals, or even going barefoot. This is why it’s also important to pay attention to your feet. Get them ready for being exposed by making sure they’re clean and presentable. You can go to a nail salon with your friends and make it a bonding experience as you all get your toenails painted and your feet scrubbed to look their best when summer comes around.
Have summer makeup on hand
The summer humidity might prompt you to ditch your makeup kit and go without makeup for the entire season, but you might end up getting invited to events where you need to doll up a bit. Unlike cooler seasons where you can pack on the makeup and not feel like an oil slick, you might want to have special products on hand for use in the summertime. Choosing the right products will also ensure that your face won’t breakout and put a damper on your plans.
Summer only happens once a year, so it’s important to prepare in advance. By following these tips, you’ll be ready for the summer in no time at all.
