As a type this blog and look out my
window to rain and snow, I find it hard to believe just last week, as I was walking my dog, I was thinking how glorious of a day it was. The weather was so nice and warm and changes
so quickly! Even though snow is potentially
in the forecast, now that it's April, I know that the warmer and sunnier months
are just around the corner. Even though
skin care is always important, when the extra factor of the heat and the sun
is included, it's even more important.
I was recently inspired by Dollar Shave
Club to compile a blog of all of my summer skin care/protection tips. I originally couldn't believe that I hadn't already cover this topic! I am a fair skinned person who
has to constantly think about my skin during the warmer Montana months. All of the ideas listed in
this blog are mine and I wasn’t paid to write this blog, just inspired to write
about a topic that I know well and should have written about a long time ago!!
Here are my summer time skin care and
sun protection tips! I am a really fair
skinned person and living in Montana we can easily break a hundred degrees
during the summer, I have learned a thing or two!
1 – Sun Screen!! Sun screen and lots of
it! As soon as the weather starts
getting slightly nicer, I throw a bottle into my purse and keep it there almost
until the snow falls later in the year.
Start every year with new bottles. Toss out the old ones and start fresh! It’s important to purchase a new bottle every
year; it can go bad, especially if it gets hot.
With my super fair skin, I’ve decided not to chance it and buy new
bottles every year.
When I am getting ready for the day and
I know that I’m going to be out an about, I apply sun screen as I get dressed
and then multiple times during the day.
Make sure to read the directions on your bottles, some have instructions
about how often to re-apply depending on what activity you are doing. Don’t forget the tops of your feet (if in sandals),
back of your neck, and ears!
Another type to consider while getting
ready is to look for beauty products that have sunscreen in them. This doesn’t take away from the importance of
applying actual sunscreen, but this is a simple step to help ensure your skin
is protected. I use a Mary Kay Day
Solution that has sunscreen in it year round.
Sun protection is important during all 12 months of the year!!
2 – Keep yourself covered!! Hats,
sunglasses, and sitting in covered areas are simple things that will definitely
help. It goes without saying that direct
exposure to sun increases your chance for a sun burn and sun damage. If you can keep yourself covered, you
definitely decrease your chances. I
pretty much always have sunglasses and a hat in my car. Makes it easy to just grab and go!
Something else to think about, finding
places to sit that are covered. My
boyfriend plays a lot of softball. When
I say a lot, I mean a lot! I joke that
he plays softball like it’s a professional sport. He loves it and I love
getting to watch him play. This means,
lots of days spent at the ball field. To
keep my slef protected and to help keep myself from overheating, I am always on
the hunt for areas that are covered or to find shade. I have even seen spectators with chairs that
have their own little awning attached to their chair! I’m kind of jealous!
3 – Choosing the time of day wisely when
deciding to do an activity. This one is fairly easy and I think kind of goes
without saying. Pick when you are going
to do outside activities to avoid the hottest time of the day. Don’t go out and mow the lawn at 1:00 on a
day when it’s 80 degrees! If at all
possible, try to do it in the morning or evenings.
4 – Water, water, water! This is so important for lots of reasons, it isn't
a skin protection aspect, but it's definitely important for skin care. Staying hydrate will assist in any healthy
skin journey.
5 – Keeping your skin moisturized - The
sun can be harmful to the skin. During
the summer I'm a big fan of doing a mask that is a little more moisturizing
after I've spent some time out in the sun.
A day spent by water or on the softball field is often followed up the
next day with a little more attention to my face. Also, keeping the rest of
your skin moisturized will help it recover from skin exposure.
6 – Get yourself a good razor and
shaving cream! Who doesn't want soft legs during the summer? Throwing on a nice summer dress is
definitely ruined if you have legs not shaved or the dreaded razor nicks/burn. Plus, nicks and burn can be so uncomfortable and annoying to deal with.
Since I'm too much of a wimp to jump on the waxing train, I'm in a long term relationship with me razor and I replace it often!! As soon as it is dull you run the
risk of cutting yourself or causing razor burn. Plus, razors just get gross!
Just as important as your razor is the product that you shave with. You want something that moisturizes but helps
protect your skin during the actual shaving process. I am currently using the Mary Kay 2-in-1
Shave and Body Wash but have also used many bottles of the Skintimate shaving
creams over the years. I personally have
learned that a product that is more of a body wash consistency works better for
me than the creamy/foaming types.
As I mentioned above, the concept of
this blog was inspired by Dollar Shave Club (DSC). DSC is a subscription service that has lots
of products, including razors (link). I was
honestly first introduced to the company when Emily with Beauty Broadcast Express on YouTube
did a review with her husband on the One Wipe Charlies (Link). It was a funny video and definitely worth checking out (Link). Plus, Emily
and her husband are very entertaining!
Anyways, back to the original topic! Ha!
I thought that this was was the perfect time to try out their razors (link). I honestly had just put razors on my shopping
list and figured for the price, it was worth trying. I jumped on to their site and checked out
their packages and products.
The Humble Twin - $1.00 plus $2.00
shipping - Basic shaver, 2 stainless steel blades, 5 cartridges per month, with
lubricating strip.
The 4x - $6.00 with
free shipping – 4 stainless steel blades, 4 cartridges per month, full
90-degree pivot head.
The Executive -
$9.00 with free shipping - 6 stainless steel blades, 4 cartridges per month, special
trimmer edge built in.
I decided to pick
the middle of the road shaver, the 4x. It’s currently set to ship to me at the
end of the month. As soon as I have had
some time to try out the razor I will post a review!! It’s worth mentioning that DSC has a ton of
other products too. The One Wipe Charlies,
I mentioned above, creams and lotions for shaving, and sunscreen! It’s definitely worth taking a look at the
site (Link).
So lovelies, during the coming warmer months remember that simple changes in your everyday life can
make your skin that much better during the summer months. Keeping yourself protected, hydrated, out of
the sun as much as possible, and using the best type of hair removal process
possible will help keep your skin in better shape! Let’s face it, we don’t want to
be dwelling and obsessing over our skin care during the nice months. Montana only gets a few months of warm months
during the year. I want to be out
enjoying it, not worrying about my skin protection!!
Until next time ... Xoxo,
Mikal-Anne
