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If you’ve so much as walked past a newspaper display in the past few weeks, you’ll know that most of the major news outlets are predicting an incoming heatwave, here in the UK. Most of us Brits love the idea of watching the temperatures soar, although the reality of living in a hot and sticky climate is often a little different! With this in mind, we’ve put together our top five tips and hacks for helping you through a heatwave.
Use a Water-Based Moisturiser
When the heat and humidity start ramping up, you may want to consider using a different moisturiser. We’re not suggesting you should skip moisturiser during the summer—it’s all about finding one that suits your needs. SkinCeuticals Emollience is a nourishing water-based moisturiser that restores and maintains hydration in the skin. It’s suitable for dry and sensitive skin and can be applied to the entire face, neck, and chest.
Use a Product for Oil-Control
The heat and humidity can cause even the driest skin to look a bit shiny. If you have oily skin or just want to keep the shine at bay, consider an oil control product when the mercury is rising. Medik8 Balance Moisturiser and Glycolic Acid Activator is a lightweight everyday moisturiser that has been further enhanced with all-day oil control to decrease shine and mattify the complexion.
Skip the Foundation
The last thing you want to worry about during a summer heatwave is a thick layer of foundation dripping off your face. Lighten up your makeup by using a multifunctional product such as Evolve Organic Beauty Climate Veil Tinted SPF20. As well as giving you protection from the sun’s harmful rays, the cooling spritz contains mineral light reflecting natural pigments for a luminous dewy finish.
Swap Your Body Butter for Something Lighter
A heavy moisturiser is a good choice for winter months, but during summer it might leave your skin feeling greasy. Switching to a lightweight moisturiser, such as Decleor Tonic Grapefruit Body Firming Cream helps improve skin firmness and elasticity without making you feel shrouded. The skin appears immediately smoothed, soft and supple and feels more toned, while the refreshing grapefruit and floral fragrance invigorates the mind.
Keep Cooling Products in the Fridge
There will be times during the hotter weather, especially if you’ve been busy and on your feet all day, that your legs will feel extra tired and achy. Using a product like Bloom and Blossom Legs Eleven Cooling Leg Serum will help to revitalise tired, aching legs, and if you opt to keep them in the fridge when the weather is at its hottest you’ll get maximum benefits from it. It absorbs into the skin easily and targets the problem instantly thanks to algin, which means that you can use this leg refresher every day and get dressed straight away – no tacky skin here!