Summer holidays are the chance for us to unwind, relax, enjoy time to ourselves and with others, and to reconnect with a slower pace of life. For many of us we enjoy time at the beach or lake, cooling off from the hot summer sun. However, for many of us the thought of putting on a swimsuit and baring our bodies for all to see is not such a relaxing thought.
Having a perfect little tanned bikini body is an illusion and far from reality for most of us. However, what we tend to forget is that nobody else cares whether or not we have a perfect summer body. The only person who really cares is you! What really matters is being confident with the body you have. It is so important to love and accept the skin you are in, no matter your shape, size, colour, or condition – it is your body for your whole life. Worrying about how you look, or what others think of your body, is unnecessary and a waste of precious life!
With a little help from nutritious food, exercise, and natural personal care products you can feel more confident with your body through its ages and stages. Here are a few tips to keep your skin looking and feeling its best this summer:
1) Cleanse using natural soap to preserve your skins natural oils
Cleansers, soaps, and body washes that contain synthetic ingredients and harsh chemicals such as sulfates and parabens can strip away the skins natural oils leaving it feeling dry, irritated and inflamed. Even worse, these chemicals are hugely problematic for the environment.
Avoiding products with parabens and sulfates and choosing natural plant-based soap bars or body wash to clean your skin helps to preserve your body’s own natural oils as well as being kind to our planet.
Scenturie’s Natural Creamy Cleanser is formulated with a selection of premium botanical oils renowned for their hydrating and moisturising qualities. New Zealand Pohutukawa Bark extract and Green Tea Leaf extract, have been selected for their powerful antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory benefits. The result is a highly effective, super-gentle, nourishing creamy cleanser that leaves skin feeling clean, refreshed, hydrated, and glowing with good health.
2) Exfoliate for smooth, healthy, glowing skin
The main purpose of exfoliating the skin on your body is to remove dead, dry surface skin cells and promote a smoother, more even skin texture. Exfoliating is one of the best ways to stimulate blood flow and lymph drainage and can help keep skin looking and feeling healthy as you age.
The great news is that you are likely to have all the ingredients at home to make your own DIY body scrub. Left-over coffee grinds, sugar, and salt can all be used as natural exfoliants for your body.
One of my favourite homemade exfoliant recipes is combining equal parts coffee grounds, brown sugar, and coconut oil (or any carrier oil of your choice) to make a paste. Gently massage into the skin on your arms and legs and rinse off with warm water. The coffee grounds and sugar exfoliate the skin and help boost blood circulation. Use scrub 1-2 times a week.
Complete your all over body exfoliation with Scenturie’s award-winning Espresso Facial Scrub.
3) Moisturise daily to nourish and hydrate skin cells
Using a body moisturiser helps to hydrate, replenish, and nourish your skin cells and restore balance to the largest organ in your body. Lack of moisture and nourishment can cause dry, flaky skin and if this is not corrected it can lead to irritation, inflammation, and premature ageing. Aim to moisturise your skin at least once daily, ideally after your shower.
Scenturie’s Ultimate Hydrating Hand and Body Cream delivers intense nourishment and lasting hydration to skin. Made with nutrient-rich plant oils, NZ native extracts, and pure essential oils of Lavender and Rose Geranium, this hand and body cream is a luxurious sensorial treat for the skin and the senses. Perfect for daily use it will leave your skin feeling silky smooth, super-hydrated, and deeply nourished.
4) Pay homage to your hard-working hands
The skin on our hands is the first area of our body to show the signs of ageing. It suffers the most because of regular hand washing, hand sanitiser, and all the things that our hands do daily! Pop a handy jar of Scenturie’s award-winning Rejuvenating Natural Hand Cream in your handbag for instant hand hydration on the go!
5) Cover up and protect from the sun
Always remember to slip, slop, slap! Protective clothing, sunscreen with an SPF 30+ (or higher), and a wide brimmed hat are essential to protect our skin from the harsh summer sun. With skin cancer rates the highest in the world in NZ and Australia, this is so important. Remember to re-apply sunscreen every few hours!
Love your body this summer by showing yourself care, acceptance, and respect. Enjoy being you!
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