Hello daylight savings! Bring on the dreamy after-work picnics and swims with the girls. With the longer days comes warmer weather and extra time in nature. We’re sharing the secret to a sun-safe sun-kissed glow.
Pre Sun Skincare Routine
Check
Your first step to sun protection is checking the UV rating for your local area. The BOM app has a handy rating that tells you the day's max UV index and recommended sun protection time. Be sure to apply sunscreen, zinc and wear a hat during the recommended max UV time.
Cleanse
The essential step in any skincare routine is to remove sweat and excess sebum that has built up overnight. The Gel Cleanser with Tea Tree + Willow Bark is ideal for normal, combination or oily skin, particularly during the warmer months. Those with dry or dehydrated skin opt for the Cream Cleanser with Jojoba Oil + Macadamia Oil.
Protect
Now it’s time to apply your sunscreen. Opt for a broad-spectrum sunscreen, UVA and UVB protection. UVA is what causes the signs of ageing. No, thank you! UVB is that lovely lobster look that leaves you so hot you could fry an egg on your forehead. Maybe a cool party trick, though it probably won’t wow your tinder date.
All the usual rules apply. Wear a hat, lug your umbrella to the beach, and throw on a long-sleeved linen shirt to protect your arms. Don’t forget to top up every 2-3 hours.
Nourish
After waiting 2-3 minutes for your sunscreen to absorb, gently massage in your moisturiser. Sunscreen doesn’t add hydration to your skin. Often they leave your skin parched. The Hydrating Lotion with Davidson Plum + Hempseed is ideal for normal, combination or oily skin, particularly during the warmer months. Those with dry or dehydrated skin opt for the Replenishing Cream with Avocado Oil + Cocoa Butter.
Post-Sun Skincare Routine
Cleanse
Double cleanse to stop breakouts and sunscreen clogged pores. Again, the Gel Cleanser with Tea Tree + Willow Bark is ideal for normal, combination or oily skin, particularly during the warmer months. Those with dry or dehydrated skin opt for the Cream Cleanser with Jojoba Oil + Macadamia Oil.
Exfoliate
Gently remove dry skin cells, dirt and grime built up from a day of sunscreen and zinc application. The Exfoliant & Mask with Jojoba Oil + Lychee Shell is suitable for all skin types. An added bonus, leave it on for 10 minutes while you unpack your beach bag to help reduce any redness.
Repair
Restore moisture for protection against the ageing effects of the environment with the Vitamin C+ Serum with Grapefruit Oil + Kakadu Plum. This serum rejuvenates cell growth and jump-starts the formation of collagen.
If, like us, sunscreen triggers breakouts, then apply a small amount of Blemish Gel with Tea Tree + Willow Bark to blemish-prone areas. The gel penetrates deep to cleanse pores and reduce inflammation without over-drying skin.
Nourish
Last but not least, it’s time to add moisture back into the skin. The Hydrating Lotion with Davidson Plum + Hempseed is ideal for normal, combination or oily skin, particularly during the warmer months. Those with dry or dehydrated skin opt for the Replenishing Cream with Avocado Oil + Cocoa Butter.
Hydrate
You know the drill… drink water! For every 22 kg we weigh, we need 1 litre of water. So if we weigh 60kg, then we need a minimum of 2.7 litres of water every day. This includes water from foods such as watermelon, cucumber and tomatoes. It doesn’t include what we lose through sweating up a storm in the sun or exercising our tushes.
Let’s cheers our reusable water bottles to fewer wrinkles and sun-kissed glowing skin.