Body care. It turns out that everything is not so simple, every part of our body requires certain care and various means. However, we are thinking more and more about the face, studying and using cosmetic products that help us look younger and more beautiful.

What area of ​​the body are we talking about?
Now we will consider the basic and general rules for caring for body skin in the summer. These guidelines should be followed for all skin types, and most of them apply to any area of ​​our body.

It has long been proven that in the summer, the rate of skin aging increases several times. In summer, most of our body is open, which means that it is subject to the influence of those negative factors that we call atmospheric - wind, dust, air pollution, sunlight, etc., in addition, our own sweat, dead skin particles and even decorative cosmetics. Everything contributes to the accumulation of toxins on the skin, complicates the process of cellular respiration.

Therefore, in the summer, skin cleansing is especially required.

Cleansing is an important step in body care. In the best case, it is a shower, although a bath is not excluded, but not more than 38 ºС and for 15 - 20 minutes. The scented salt bath is undoubtedly useful, it relaxes well and removes toxins.

But in the summer, you should not use too hot water, it promotes the active production of sebum.

Combining a hot sea salt bath will dry out your skin. The ideal option is, after all, a contrast shower.

Soap is not the best product for your skin. Use gels based on plant extracts and oils, they dry out the skin less.

For a more intense cleansing, scrubs are needed. These products are good at exfoliating dead skin particles. Scrubs can be with natural ingredients, for example, with sugar or salt crystals, with crushed seeds of berries (raspberries, apricots, etc.) or coffee beans, as well as with synthetic ingredients, among them there are many that have proven themselves with the best effect on skin.

Body peeling can be done once a week. Many cosmetologists do not recommend using ANA acids in the summer, but if you are still used to such a procedure, do it only in the evening, remembering to protect your skin from the sun the next day.

Moisturize your skin in summer

The human body is designed in such a way that with a lack of any substance, including water, the skin suffers. Dehydration can cause not only peeling, skin tone is lost and even stretch marks occur. Hydration is required for all skin types. In summer, don't cover your body with too much moisturizer because your skin needs to breathe.

Use as little decorative cosmetics as possible, all these products interfere with the free breathing of the skin and the release of moisture.



Do not use alcohol-based lotions as they dry out your skin. The best moisturizers include sprays, toners, creams, gels, and serums that stimulate the formation of your own hyaluronic acid. Hydrolat is considered an ideal option for summer. This remedy can be chosen for any skin type.

Sea water good for the skin. It contains various salts and minerals. But after swimming in the sea, you should shower and apply a moisturizer. All daytime moisturizers should not only have powerful moisturizing ingredients (aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, algae, squalane), but also sunscreens.

The dangers of sunburn have been discussed more than once. If you don't want to use a self-tanner, then prepare a deeper moisturizing and softening product.Moisturize your skin by not only applying products to the surface of the body, but also by drinking 1.5 - 2 liters of water throughout the day.

Skin nourishment in hot weather

In summer, choose nutrients with light textures (gel, lotion, milk ...). Use cooling gels and hydrolates.

• Milk is universal at any time of the year, as it has a delicate and melting texture. It is especially useful to apply it on the body after a shower, on slightly damp skin.
  
• Balm is also one of the best body treatments in the summer. This product has a light texture while still providing beneficial nutritional benefits.
  
• Lotions and sprays have a lightweight texture. They are instantly absorbed without leaving any marks on clothes.
  
• You can use serums containing hyaluronic acid.
  
• Do not forget about healthy fats for the body - oils, ceramides, which restore the protective lipid barrier.
  
• Oils, as a rule, have a denser texture than these products, but in addition to nourishing properties, oils smooth wrinkles, make the skin velvety and smooth. However, oils in the summer are not for daily use.
  
• In summer, fluids with an ultra-light texture and reminiscent of a gel or cosmetic milk are especially popular. In addition to active components, the fluid contains significantly less fat than a cream, is easily absorbed, moisturizes, leaving a feeling of freshness. The composition of the fluid also includes oils such as apricot or grape seed oil, jojoba oil, almond oil. If the label “oil free” is indicated on the package, then this is a confirmation that there are no oils in the composition of the fluid.
  
• BB and CC tinting products are good choices, they are not only invisible on the skin, but at the same time light and comfortable.
  

As you can see, the basic body care in summer remains the same as in other seasonal periods. But it adds protection from the sun's rays, which are dangerous not only for health, but also lead to rapid aging of the skin.

Sunscreens to Delay Skin Aging

The sun is a source of strength, energy and joy. Already in the spring, many of us feel better, because under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, our body produces the hormone of happiness - serotonin. Therefore, the sun is the best medicine for depression and stress, it also strengthens the immune system and promotes the synthesis of vitamin D.

At the same time, the sun's rays negatively affect the skin and contribute to early wilting. Intense sun exposure negatively affects the quality of collagen. In summer, use protection of at least SPF 30 or even more. If your skin is very sensitive, choose products that contain titanium dioxide or zinc compounds. Such products will help reflect the sun's rays.

Use antioxidant sunscreens. Yes, many people do not like these creams - they are sticky, then it is difficult for the skin to breathe, etc. Use a spray. It is easy to apply to the skin, does not create a film-like feeling on the body. Sunscreens should be renewed as needed throughout the day.

In the summer, it is better to refuse from some professional procedures carried out in beauty salons. This should include all those procedures that are associated with the removal of epidermal cells - these are peels, whitening, face cleansing, removal of neoplasms (papillomas, moles, spider veins, etc.).

Be careful with homemade masks containing fruit acids. When exposed to sunlight, all this can provoke strong pigmentation.

In summer, antiperspirants, which limit the production of sweat, are more commonly used, as well as deodorants, which do not affect the level of perspiration, but eliminate the smell of sweat. Give preference to the second remedies without affecting the natural processes in the body.

Professional body cosmetics will help to cope with many problems, including cellulite and stretch marks. However, include more fruits and vegetables in your diet. Proper nutrition is one of the main factors of health and beauty.