Summer is here and soaking up the sun is the name of the game–but don’t forget to protect that man-hide from all that basking! FASHIONOTES has some simple steps for you to follow that’ll leave you with stunning, healthy-looking skin all summer long!
Step 1: Cleanse
Clarify your skin by washing your face every day. Keep in mind cleansing products should be all natural and chemical free. (i.e. don’t use the bar of soap you shower with). Summertime usually lends itself to extra perspiration on our part, so it’s important to wash out all those impurities.
FASHIONOTES Product Pick: Lab Series Multi-Action Face Wash
Step 2: Tone
Toning helps promote a balanced skin tone by removing all traces of oil, dirt and environmental debris and pollutants, while leaving your face revitalized and reducing pore size. Remember to stay away from products that are too harsh and over-drying (usually those that contain alcohol).
FASHIONOTES Product Pick: ZIRH Refresh
Step 3: Nourish
Make sure to always moisturize your face with a light moisturizer as it’s very important to hydrate your skin–especially after cleansing and shaving. For extra protection, choose a moisturizer with SPF to fight those pesky sun rays.
FASHIONOTES Product Pick: Anthony Logistics All Purpose Facial Moisturizer and Jack Black Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20 with Blue Algae Extract & Sea Parsley
Step 4: Protect
The most important summer skincare tip of all is sun protection! I’m sure we don’t have to stress the importance, but failure to protect and care for your skin, not only leads to wrinkles and aging but it increases your risk of developing skin cancer.
FASHIONOTES Product Pick: Menscience Androceuticals TiO2 Sunblock SPF 30 and Kiehl’s Cross-Terrain UV Face Protector SPF 50
Another FASHIONOTES Summer Tip: Apply sunscreen with SPF of 15 or greater at least 30 minutes before entering the sun and re-apply every couple of hours as well as after your dip in the pool.
P.S. Gentlemen if you want to your skin to have that extra sexy glow don’t forget to exfoliate at least once a week, a good scrub is essential for flawless skin as it will remove dead cells and smooth the skin’s surface. Remember you’re polishing your face and not your shoes, so use gentle hands!
FASHIONOTES Product Pick: Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Energizing Scrub
Happy Summer & Enjoy the Rays!!
