Top To Toe Inside Out! Your Guide To The Summer Health

Summer is finally here and it couldn’t have come sooner! With schools coming to an end of another year and holiday season kicks off, whether you are taking a vacation or a staycation, the sun is out and we need to make sure we are looking after ourselves and family inside out.

Check out our summer essential tips …

 1.   SUN

The minute the sun shines we brits love to take advantage! We plan last minute BBQS and picnics, and rush to the beaches to strut our bikinis and mankinis to get that summer glow. But! It only takes 10 minutes of strong sunshine to burn pale skin and too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or sunbeds is the main cause of skin cancer.

STEP 1 Protect against the sun: The sun is our friend and exposure is good for us, in fact we need it to produce Vitamin D, something most of us are deficient in. However too much sun and the risks are high; Sunburn, photoaging (premature skin ageing), hyperpigmentation and sun allergies are some of the visible effects. But sun exposure can go deeper, triggering DNA damage. Ensure you use a strong SPF Sunscreen to care for your skin. You can still get a tan but protect your skin from the risk of skin cancer. Make sure you reapply to ensure protection throughout the day!

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STEP 2: Moisturize!!! Whether or not you have managed to avoid sun burn, post sun care is extremely important. Especially on younger skin that isn’t as strong as an adults. Aloe Vera gel has an immediate cooling effect and allows heat to escape the skin. To help your skin recovery we suggest using an Aloe Vera gel like Jasons Soothing 98% Aloe Vera Gel only £3.99. It also contains nourishing Allantoin and Vitamin B5 to help replenish and recondition skin.

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2.   DEHYDRATION

Drink plenty of water! Heat and sweat can leave your body dehydrated, causing headaches, dry skin, muscle cramps bad breath and make you crave food when you’re not actually hungry. Bored of water? Add mint, sliced cucumber or slices of fruit to the water to infuse it with a delicate and healthy flavour! I recommend starting the day with Ener-C multivitamin drink mix. These delicious effervescent mixes are the perfect way to hydrate and are packed full of 25 nutrients and vitamins to leave you feeling energised and ready to go! 

3.   ILLNESS

Just like any season it’s important to ensure you maintain a healthy and balanced diet for the whole family. That’s not to say we can’t have a good old fashioned summer favourites like BBQs and ice cream but everything is ok in moderate amounts. Food poisoning, reaches its peak as the heat and humidity offer the perfect conditions for bacteria to breed and flourish. 

Ever heard the statement “You are what you eat” well, if we don’t eat healthy our bodies suffer and a multitude of illness and disease can take over. Some products are extremely beneficial in ensuring we are always getting the nutrition our body needs, but it’s difficult to find the ones that don’t have chemical additives, fillers and a ton of sugar! Fortunately Alicia Silverstone, our favourite actress from Clueless, developed a range with Garden of Life called Mykind Organics. These products are Certified USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified nutrition and made no additives and no junk! Created to support the whole family  

4.   FRAZZLED & DRY

So we’ve established the importance of sunscreen and nutrition. It’s equally important to look after your face and hair. The skin on your face is thinner than on your body and requires a different routine. Pollution, salt from the sea, chlorine from the pool and many other external aggressions take its toll leaving skin dry.

See our suggestions below for top skincare over the summer: 

 Let’s not forget our tresses! Keeping our hair healthy is not difficult. Sun, salt, humidity and chlorine can damage the hair leaving dry and frizzy, or opposite, super greasy, creating a style nightmare!

• Giovanni  - Ultra Moist Shampoo & Protective leave-in spray
• Giovanni – Frizz be Gone Shampoo & Conditioner
• Avalon – NEW Apple Cider Vinegar shampoo & Conditioner Deep
• Alba – Moisture Miracle Marula Oil Shampoo & Conditioner