It’s been months since we’ve dealt with piercingly dry winter skin. We’ve weathered the worst of the springtime allergies — dealing with shedding pets and itchy pollen-related hives. Now, the summer season is creeping in with all sorts of problems for your skin and I expect you are looking for tips for glowing skin in the summer. I’ve created a complete guide to summer skincare for those of you who relate to all my pale girl problems and keen on surviving summer with fair skin. Summer skin care is easy when you hone in on the best skin care routine for summer or even a vacation to somewhere tropical.
Tips for Glowing Skin in the Summer….Read On!
Between the harsh, cancer-causing UV rays from the sun and the nuisance of incessantly itchy mosquito bites, the list of summer skincare struggles seems to go on forever. What better time to adjust your skin care routine? Don’t worry, Bella’s got you covered! Let’s jump in and discover my best tips for glowing skin in the summer!
Understanding the Importance of SPF
The first of the essential skin care tips to follow this summer is slapping on some sunscreen. Say it with me… “Sunscreen is not just for the beach!” Whether we’re looking at the best skin care routine for summer or any old low maintenance routine, the first step should be a decent sunscreen. (Well, it’s the last step in the routine, but it’s the most important one.) Ideally, SPF should be incorporated into your skin care routine year-round. But, the world of marketing recognizes sunscreen to be especially important in the summer season. Any idea why?
Time for a quick science lesson in this guide to summer skin care! In the summer, the earth tilts on its axis, allowing UV radiation a more direct path to Earth during these months. There’s two primary types of radiation that come from the sun and pose a danger to our skin: UVA and UVB radiation. But, what does that alphabet soup even mean? UVB stands for Ultraviolet Burning, which is responsible for all too familiar summer sunburn and is the one linked to the most skin cancers. UVA stands for Ultraviolet Aging, which is responsible for causing signs of premature aging. Not to mention, UVA rays play a role in skin cancers as well. Sunscreen can protect you from the radiation that produces these side effects of sun exposure.
On the days I’m planning on going for a hike, I always check the UV index in the morning. (A side effect of my pale girl problems.) It’s how I’ve been surviving summer with fair skin. And it’s not a bad idea to start any summer morning this way. The UV index measures the levels of the UV radiation in your geographic location on a scale of 0 to 11 and lets us know what precautions we need to take for optimal sun protection. Even on cloudy summer days, the sun’s UV rays are damaging even if you don’t exactly feel the heat. As important as sunscreen is, sometimes it isn’t enough on its own. In this case, you can throw on a cute, floppy sun hat and oversized sunglasses too. Surviving summer with fair skin means being prepared and planning.
Think you’re Getting Enough SPF with your Moisturizer? Think Again!
If no one else will say it, I’ll say it! Your favorite moisturizer “with SPF” simply won’t cut it. The next step on this comprehensive guide to summer skin care is to retire your moisturizer with SPF. Most products with sunscreen in the formula are almost totally ineffective. Think about it: the purpose of moisturizer and the purpose of sunscreen work against each other. Moisturizer penetrates the skin to provide deep hydration, while sunscreen sits on the skin to create a barrier to block UV rays.
So, how could one product do both? That’s easy! It can’t — plain and simple. The ingredients in the moisturizer dilute the strength of the sunscreen. Plus, the majority of the product is absorbed into the skin. At best, the effectiveness of the SPF provides functionally half the protection of the advertised value. An SPF 15 moisturizer in actuality provides SPF 7 coverage. With an SPF that low, it becomes completely null by lunchtime! Sunscreen is a product, NOT an ingredient. So, avoid the primers and foundations with SPF, too. These tips for glowing skin in the summer require some explanation…so that’s for following along. We are in this together! I have GOT YOU with this guide to summer skin care.
Deciding the Right Sunscreen for You!
Us with pale girl problems would have no chance at surviving summer with fair skin without our best friend, SPF. So, you now understand the importance of wearing sunscreen. But, what kind of sunscreen should you wear? If you’re feeling lost while staring at the overwhelming amount of choices on the wall of sunscreen at the pharmacy, you’re not alone. Really, we’ve ALL been there. But, we’ve got you covered! Our guide to summer skin care will outline all you need to know about sunscreen and tips for surviving summer with fair skin.
All you need to know are the two main types of sunscreen. The first is mineral sunscreen, which serves as a layer of physical protection to the skin. For most mineral sunscreens, the active ingredient is zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. These active ingredients work by reflecting UVA and UVB rays away from the skin to protect the skin from radiation.
Pros. All mineral sunscreens are effective immediately after application. So, you can swipe it on and get on with your day! Although it’s a rather controversial subject, mineral sunscreen is also popularized as the natural and environmentally-friendly option for SPF. The zinc oxide mineral sunscreen is the only 100% safe and effective sunscreen approved by the FDA as well as sensitive skin-friendly. If that last one made your ears perk up, I’ve got a recommendation for you! Ombrelle is a brand known for its gentle formulas suitable for sensitive skin, which means their Mineral Lightweight Sunscreen — in either face or body formula — won’t cause any irritation.
Cons. For those with pale girl problems like me, then the biggest complaint of mineral sunscreen might not be a deal breaker for you. Most mineral sunscreens leave a noticeable whitecast. You know, that residue that simply refuses to blend in? If you are all too familiar with breakouts in the summer, then mineral sunscreen might not be for you. Despite the non-comedogenic active ingredients, mineral sunscreens rely on a thick layer of product on the skin. This layer laid thick on your skin can clog pores and lead to breakouts. One of my tips for glowing skin in the summer requires that you make some decisions and I am here to give you all the pros and cons.
The second main type is chemical sunscreen. Chemical sunscreens function by absorbing into the skin and converting the UV rays into heat. Because the chemicals only target one type of radiation, the ingredient list of any mineral sunscreen will feature at least threeactive ingredients, two to target UVA rays and one to target UVB rays. The list of UV-protecting chemicals that protect our skin from radiation goes on. But, the more common ingredient list of popular chemical sunscreens will be made up of any combination of avobenzone, octinoxate and oxybenzone.
Pros. Because chemical sunscreen absorbs into your skin, the effectiveness of the SPF lasts longer — and makes it waterproof too! Thiselement of chemical sunscreens is definitely a plus for the summer. So, your SPF will last longer on pool days. No one wants to layer on a sticky, thick product before going out in the heat. A lightweight feel on the skin also makes chemical sunscreen perfect for oily skin types and acne-prone skin types. It’s so lightweight that if you didn’t smell that iconic sunscreen smell, you’d honestly forget you’re wearing it! I highly recommend the Clear Face Breakout Free Liquid Lotion by Neutrogena — in SPF 30 or SPF 50 — for a great non-comedogenic formula.
Cons. The biggest case against chemical sunscreens is evidence that chemical sunscreens cause harm to coral reefs and marine life. The evidence is a hot topic of debate in the skincare community, but there’s definitely a reason why scuba divers are prohibited from wearing chemical sunscreens in the water. But, as long as you’re not dunking in the ocean, there’s no reason us land-dwellers can’t safely use it!
All other cons for chemical sunscreens are minor in comparison to the environmental controversy. But, if you’re going to use them, you should know what you’re in for. It takes time to absorb into the skin. So, you’ll need to be sure to carve out extra time in your weekday and weekend morning routines for your SPF to absorb before exposing yourself to the sun. Also, chemical sunscreens can be irritating to sensitive skin.
If all this information still feels overwhelming, this is all you need to know: pick a sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 30. This small, yet important part of summer skincare is easy. It only seems complicated when you are faced with too many options. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter whether you choose to use mineral sunscreen or a chemical sunscreen. As long as SPF is part of your routine, the most important thing you need to do to take care of your skin this summer is done. Each brand will have a summer skincare SPF guide that may help decide what to purchase.
Dealing with Acne in the Sun? Read This!
Sunscreen is an often under-recognized, non-negotiable step in fighting acne. All that stuff your parents said about your face clearing up after spending time in the sun is 100% false. Untrue. Incorrect. Wrong. You need to steer clear of the sun if you’re experiencing a breakout.
If anything, your face might temporarily look clear after a day on the beach. That’s because UV rays zap acne-causing bacteria and a tan hides the redness from imperfections, even though the acne hasn’t exactly gone anywhere. It’s all an illusion! Again, these results are temporary and there is more to surviving summer with fair skin.
There are several ways in which the sun can worsen acne problems invisible to the naked eye:
- Inflammation. Similar to sunburn, acne can become inflamed after prolonged exposure to the sun’s UV rays — and inflammation can be painful! Your beach trip is supposed to be fun, not problematic.
- Scarring. Love the idea of leaving the beach with bronzed skin? But, remember that when skin darkens, imperfections darken too. As a result, these imperfections often scar, taking even longer to get rid of.
- Drying. The sun’s UV rays dry out the skin, which sounds like a good thing — at least at first. But, drying out the skin can cause your skin to overcompensate, leading to an overproduction of oil and sebum, which can ultimately clog pores.
- Sunburn. Flaking is inevitable with the healing process of sunburn. But, this can be hazardous to acne-prone skin because of the potential for clogging pores and causing breakouts.
The takeaway? Take care of your skin this summer and take care of your acne by wearing sunscreen.
Beware of SWEAT
No matter how much deodorant we apply in the morning or how quickly we can wipe away droplets from our forehead, we must accept inevitability. There’s no avoiding it; there’s no hiding it. Although sweating is not the most graceful or dainty bodily function, it’s a necessary one. Without it, humans literally wouldn’t be able to survive the summer. Surviving summer with fair skin will have you dripping!
Contrary to popular belief, the act of sweating can actually be beneficial for the skin. Bringing all the excess oils to the surface of the skin frees up your pores! But, when we let bacteria-filled sweat and those excess oils sit on our skin for hours, it has major acne-causing potential. Plus, all the face-touching transmits all the bacteria on your hands to your face. All this leads to my next point in this guide to summer skin care…
Cleanse, Cleanse, Cleanse!
The risk of our sweat and all the excess oils leading to clogged pores can be lessened through cleansing! The second of the most essential skin care tips to follow this summer is to keep your skin clean. In this guide to summer skin care, cleansing should be a twice daily activity — both morning and night. But, if your skin demands an additional cleansing after breaking a sweat on the afternoon walk, so be it. A little mid-day freshening up never hurt anyone.
To ensure your pores are truly free from all the gunk that can clog them up, you might want to incorporate another cleansing step into your routine. A splash of micellar water and a brief massage into your skin gives your face a quick, gentle first cleanse. Then, go in with a pump of your main cleanser for a deeper clean to really clear your pores. Double cleansing is especially helpful in the summer season where there’s a lot of buildup to remove.
Not too keen on the idea of double cleansing? Then, get in one real good cleanse. If you typically opt for a hydrating cleanser, most dermatologists recommend you substitute a foaming cleanser in the summer, like the Foaming Facial Cleanser by CeraVe. The reason being that there are a lot of extra ingredients in hydrating cleansers with the potential clog pores.
Without the dry winter air, our skin can weather a deeper cleanse. But, much like us humans, our skin sometimes doesn’t take well to change. So, if you’re used to your normal cleanser and refuse to give it up, compromise! Use your hydrating cleanser in the morning and the foaming cleanser at night. Surviving summer with fair skin is different than surviving winter with fair skin.
But, Don’t Overdo it
This is definitely a bit contradictory to the last item on the list of my essential skin care tips to follow, but go easy on the showers. Our natural instinct is to wash up when we feel scummy — and in the summer, we feel almost always scummy. So, we bathe to compensate despite the fact that over showering can hurt our skin.
So, try to keep the showers to once per day. (And on the odd excessively humid morning you wake up drenched in sweat, I’ll allow two.) At least in the summer, showering at night is preferred. That way, you can rest easy, knowing your skin is free of all the makeup, sunscreen, sweat, and oil buildup from the day.
Even if you keep showers to a minimum, how you shower can hurt your skin too. Let’s face it, ladies… We are famous for our love of scalding showers. The truth is that we should not take hot showers. No one is saying you have to take a cold shower! But, for the sake of your skin, please turn the water temp down a few notches. Enough elements dry out your skin in the summer. While most are all out of our control, you can control the temperature of your shower.
Hydration is Key
The final of the best skin care tips for summer is to hydrate. There are several ways in which environmental stressors threaten our skin with dehydration: the harsh UV rays, chlorine from pool trips, and the air conditioner running 24/7. Contrary to popular belief, no direct link actually exists between drinking a lot of water and hydrated skin. It’s only in severe cases of dehydration that the general hydration of your body truly makes a difference for your skin. Although, it’s still not a bad idea to drink more water than you’re used to in the other seasons, especially since we sweat to regulate our body temperature. So, you’ll likely need it! If you only add one thing to your routine from this guide to summer skin care, let it be hydration!
So, if drinking water isn’t the cure, then how can we stay hydrated? Well, you can humidify your living space. Air conditioners dry out our skin. Whenever the air is lacking moisture, it’s pulling it from your skin. So, it might be worth it to do your research and invest a little cash in a humidifier. No matter what kinds of features and add-ons you get, a cool mist humidifier is best-suited for your summer skin care. (And you might notice your allergies getting better too!) Take a look at this light-up, cloud-shaped Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier by Pure Enrichment or the little higher-end the H3 Hybrid Humidifier by Objecto. Not only are these appliances healthy for skin hydration, but either makes a super cute addition to your living room or office space!
Even though we can shove those deep moisture creams to the back of the cosmetics drawer for now, we still need to moisturize. Yes, it’s true that our skin’s moisture barrier isn’t too much of a concern in the summer. But, stronger does not mean invincible. We tend to slack on this one, but proper moisturizing is one of my tips for glowing skin in the summer. Try a lightweight, fast-absorbing moisturizer in the summer! I recommend the quality and affordable Hydroboost Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream by Neutrogena OR the very appropriately named The Water Cream by TATCHA if the cap on your skincare budget is a little higher. For an overnight moisturizer that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, try the Laneige Water Sleeping Mask and the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask (one of the best Korean lip balms).
C’mon, Lighten up a Little!
Personally, I’m not — nor have I ever been — a fan of using a lot of products on my makeup look. If I do wear makeup, it’s minimal. A quick wave of mascara on the lashes and a swipe of gloss or the best red lipstick for fair skin across the lips is all need to feel dolled up. This advice might hurt makeup enthusiasts, but ease up on the makeup. Summer skin care is easy without the work of removing every ounce of heavy, liquid foundation every night. If you can’t resist covering up, go for a lightweight powder foundation or a tinted moisturizer instead.
Looking for some tips to get glowing skin in the summer? First, ditch the foundation altogether. Wear your bare face! The natural glow of your skin can’t shine through under a full face of makeup. Depending on how much time you’re spending in the heat wearing your full face, it’s possible you’ll sweat off the majority of your makeup look. If you’ll likely end up bare-faced anyway, you might as well go bare-faced on purpose! The best skin care routine for summer is maybe out of your comfort zone, but you got this!
But, it’s not just makeup. You should lighten the products in your routine itself. Switch out the heavy products for lightweight substitutes. If you double cleanse, forego cleansing balms that suffocate pores — substitute in micellar water. You can also lighten by simplifying. Love using niacinamide? Don’t buy a serum. Pick a moisturizer that incorporates it into a formula. The less you’re putting on your skin, the better. Simplifying creates a low maintenance routine, and summer skin care is easy when you are layering less product on your skin. This is an important aspect in any guide to summer skin care.
Revealing Brand-New Skin!
Sugar scrubs. AHA and BHA serums. Enzyme peels. Exfoliating beads. No matter how you choose to do it, there’s nothing more satisfying than shedding that top layer. Your skin feels — and looks — refreshed. Exfoliation is one of the most helpful tips for glowing skin in the summer, and no guide to summer skincare would be complete without it. But, removing that dead skin is helpful any time of the year!
Why is exfoliation extra important in the summer? For the same reason cleansing is more important in the summer, exfoliation is too — it gets rid of the excess buildup. Maybe you accidentally forgot to reapply sunscreen on your beach trip with the girls and returned home stuck with a little sunburn as a reminder of your mistake. Exfoliating in the summer months helps to remove those damaged and flaky cells threatening to clog your pores.
Typically, we’re told not to exfoliate more than once per week — and for good reason. Over-exfoliation is damaging to the moisture barrier in our skin. But, the rules change as the weather starts warming up. So, create your best skin care routine for summer by increasing the frequency of exfoliation! Slough off all that dead skin two to three times per week before you go in with a cleanser.
But, be careful with chemical exfoliants — the AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids) and BHAs (beta-hydroxy acids). These chemicals sensitize your skin to the sun. If you can’t resist using these products, only do so at night and be sure to never forget the sunscreen. Otherwise, all that good stuff you do to take care of your skin this summer is ineffective next to the sun damage. Avoid all this by using alternative avenues of exfoliation! Try a gentle physical exfoliant when you know you’re going to be spending time in the sun, like the Treatment Enzyme Peel Cleansing Powder from AmorePacific or the Exfoliating Sugar Scrub from Tula. If you have sun damage, you may want to consider a photo facial to reduce brown spots and other visible signs of sun damage.
Serums and Creams and Treatments, OH MY!
You don’t necessarily need any other step between cleansing and moisturizing. Don’t get me wrong, there are certain benefits to a low-maintenance routine — you save time in your time, you save money on products. But, a two-step routine is pretty bare-bones, right? The best skin care routine for summer is going to include more than the basics. Cleansing and moisturizing are just that — maintenance. The stuff that really makes a difference in your skin is going to happen between cleansing and moisturizing. Adding in serums, creams, and treatments might take some getting used to if you’re used to a low-maintenance routine, but boy is it worth it!
Incorporate a retinoid. Often regarded as a miracle ingredient, retinoids can reduce hyperpigmentation, completely erase acne scars, prevent the formation of wrinkles, and unclog pores. Retinoids are derived from Vitamin A and work by increasing skin turnover. Why don’t you already have this ingredient in your skincare routine? Well, retinoids can be very drying to the skin. But, with our moisture barrier being a little more hardy in the summer months, now is the perfect time to start using it! The best skin care routine for summer should include a retinoid.
Vitamin C! This one is among my top tips for glowing skin in the summer because it brightens and tightens. Vitamin C reduces inflammation, fades pigmentation, and erases dullness. What makes this ingredient a summer essential? It is a great ingredient to use when regularly being exposed to the sun. Because it is rich in antioxidants, Vitamin-C is another layer of protection to ensure surviving summer with fair skin. And, if you do slip up and get a sunburn, it helps with the healing process by increasing cell turnover — much like a retinoid.
And that’s it! You got all that, right? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the information, don’t fret. No one said that summer skin care is easy. But, don’t worry — this article is not going anywhere! Anytime you need a refresher on the essential skin care tips to follow this summer, feel free to come back. Until then, I wish you the best of luck in taking care of your skin this summer!
Let me know if you have any tips for glowing skin in the summer that I should add to this guide to summer skin care. I know how surviving summer with fair skin can be a BIG challenge, but I got you! I hope some of these tips and tricks for the best skin care routine for summer help you out. Summer skin care is easy, but it may require that you make some small changes to your routines. Enjoy the sun and let me know if you have any tips that I should add to this guide to summer skin care!
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Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella is a storyteller, food lover, dog mom and adventure seeker living on the Pacific coast. She shares her passion for recipes, dogs, sustainability, adventures, travel and philanthropy, in hopes of encouraging followers to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places and stand for a cause. Bella lives with Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac Disease.
Bella Bucchiotti is a freelance food, travel, and lifestyle writer for MSN and the Associated Press Wire.
I relate to this so much! Being pale and getting sun in the summer aren’t exactly two things that go together! Great tips, I’ll definitely have to try out that scrub!
xo
Sami
http://www.theclassicbrunette.com
Thank you Sami!
Great tips! I can’t summer is two weeks away, where has the time gone? I’ll definitely have to try that scrub out.
I know right?! Thank you so much
I’ve been using Hawaiian Tropic tanning products for years. I can hardly wait to grab the new Silk Hydration. And that smell . . . yum! Great photos too!
Thank you Alli!
I have a hard time finding myself drinking water ( I know, everyone needs to), but I have found, that if I added cucumber and such to my water, I am more apt to drink it. I am definitely going to have to try that Pineapple Scrub!
I find having a cute water bottle help me drink for water hehe!! Thank you so much for stopping by!
YES! Sunscreen is so important, whether you are pale or not! Great post, I love the hat!
Thank you Courtney!
I am super pale and have such a hard time in the summer. This is very helpful! I am loving that pineapple scrub, I love making my own scrubs but I’ve yet to do pineapple!
The pineapple smells so yummy!! Thank you so much of stopping by!
This is an excellent post with excellent tips that we all need, pale or not! Thank you so much! (client)
Thank you!
Great tips for being sun-safe this summer! I will admit when I was younger I was so foolish about SPF and my skin shows it! The past few years I have become a sunscreen nazi haha! Definitely agree with having a good hat & coverup too! Hope you enjoy your weekend!
xMC
http://mc2squared.blogspot.com
I always wear tons of sun screen I’m always so scared to burn!! I hope you have a lovely weekend thank you!
I can so relate to this post!! I have the most sensitive skin and in the summer I have to take good care of it. Thanks for sharing your tips!! Love that swimsuit!
xo Lacey
http://www.myboringcloset.com
Awe thank you so much Lacey!
As a fellow pale girl I love this! My face looks great but my arms and chest suffered. I appreciate summer skincare as long as it is safe and non toxic!
Same here!! Hehe
Hope everyone reads and take your advice for keeping healthy skin. Love the hat!
Thank you so so much Candy!!
This should be any girls guide to summer skin care. Young girls need to be mindful of how the skin will affect their skin later in life. Love the sugar scrub recipe too.
Thank you!
I am so pale too! Great tips and you look amazing.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Thank you so much Amy!
Thank you Shannon!
Thank you so much Anna!! Enjoy your trip
Thank you Tori!
These are some great tips and I love the idea of a homemade scrub. Looks like something great to make!
Denise | Fashion Love Letters
Thank you hope you try it and enjoy it!
Your photos are gorgeous! And I love the recipe for the sugar scrub — making a note to test it out!
Thank you so much Kait!
Lovely photos, I really like the straw hat!
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com
Thank you Tamara!
I try to always make sure that i have a hat and sunscreen with me. I love the pineapple scrub, can’t wait to try it out.
Thank you, Hope you like it!
Such a great post, Bella! I couldn’t agree more: Taking care of your skin is important! Need to check out Hawaiian Tropic, oh, and you look STUNNING!
Love these beach pics!
Happy Weekend, love!
xoxo, Vanessa
http://www.WhatWouldVWear.com
Thank you so much Vanessa!
I love this! I used to lay in the sun for hours, but for the last several years now I have been trying to take much better care of my skin. It is so important!
Good idea!
I want to get a floppy hat for our honeymoon! 🙂 Love Hawaiian Tropic products.
xoxo, Jenny
You must get one!!! Thank you Jenny!
What a great post! Myself, I tend to be rather pale too, so these tips will come handy. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Jessie!
These are great tips for people with pale skin for sure!
Thank you Brandy!
Love this post! Summer skin care for us pale ladies is vital. I am super careful to always apply sunscreen when I’m outdoors because a sunburn can put a damper on your fun real quick.
xo Gennifer
http://www.GenniferRose.com
Thank you!
You look adorable, Bella! This post was certainly meant for me too! I’m literally see through— aghhh! Thanks for your tips!
xo, Jennifer
http://www.publicistinpearls.com
Hahah I feel ya Jennifer!!! yay for pale girls lol!
Thank you so much for stopping by!
Great tips and your photo in this post are amazing.
Thank you so much Sophia!
I wear sunprotection on my face all year long. And honestly it is the best beauty tip I followed! Great pics as always!
Yes sam here!! Thank you so much
I love the smell of Hawaiian Tropic products. I’m super pale and I’ve been itching to go to the beach, going to use sunscreen + a giant hat. Maybe an umbrella too. Have a great summer!
xoxo, Sam | thehauntedhousewife.com
Thank you Sam!
Summer skincare is so important! Great post, Bella.
Carrie
http://www.wearwherewell.com
Thank you so much Carrie!!
These are all great summer skin care tips. It is so important to stay hydrated and to make sure to use sunscreen. This Pineapple Sugar Scrub I am going to have to try for sure. Thanks for the tips and recipe.
Thank you Rebecca!
Your bathing suit is ADORABLE!!
xoxo A
http://www.southernbelleintraining.com
Thanks lovely lady!
Aww, these pictures are just dreamy! I agree that eating well is important and those strawberry popsicles look delicious! <3
http://www.simimaus.blogspot.com
Thank you so much!
I am pale skinned too and couldn’t agree more with easing into the sunshine and having suncreen handy in lots of places. Your floppy hat is so cute!
Right?! Thank you
I don’t have pale skin, completely opposite but I also use Hawaiian Tropic products. I live in a high altitude city and need all the sun protection I can get.
Ahh your so lucky, I wish I wasn’t so pale!
I have pale skin too, and going from a cold winter to a sunny summer is just murder on it! I have to be so careful. I’ve already burned this year, even though I applied sunscreen. Lesson learned: always reapply sunscreen after the recommended time!
I reapply so much, I also get really bad head rash too so i have to be careful!!
I’m super pale (and live in AZ!!) so these are great tips to remember! Love that sugar scrub!
Thank you so much Patricia!
From a fellow pale girl I loved all your tips!
Thank you so much!
Love all of these tips, Bella. I am a rather pale girl myself so I have the same problems as you. The hat is a must for be when I am at the beach!
http://www.thesparklingdarling.com
Thank you Heidi, Yess I am always wearing a hat!
Yes!! These are all great. I completely agree. As a pale girl, I do all of these.
Thank you Jessica, That means a lot to me!
Thank you for sharing the Pineapple Sugar scrub, I love the scent of pineapple and using scrubs. I am pale as well, so thank you for all your tips! Plus love that water bottle
Awe thank you so much for stopping by!
Yes! I am being extra careful about sunscreen this year and so far it’s working out really well for me. Also, this pineapple scrub sounds HEAVENLY. Must have it. Must not eat it. hahaha
Oh good and it really is I love using it!!
Great tips, with these, people will have a great summer while staying protected. Even us tanner folks forget this sometimes so definitely going to follow these ^_^
Thank you so much!
These are great tips! I am in love with your cute suit too!! Definitely need to try that pineapple scrub.
xo Ashley
Thank you so much Ashley!!!
We forget how intense the sun can be sometimes.Great tips onlooking after your self in the sun. The scrum recipe looks great.
Thank you!
Great tips! I’m totally trying that exfoliating scrub!
Thank you Suzanne!!
Yes a hat is a must! I’m extremely fair skinned and my face is the first to burn always.
Thank you Ashley!
love the tips… I must ask where you were in the photos… it looks so peaceful and beautiful there! I really want to try the pineapple scrub, just don’t sit by a dog when applying it to your face, unless you want a facial massage with a dogs tongue (maybe that’s good for your skin too?!) someone should look into that…just kidding!
I live in Canada, Its at a lake called Hayward!! and hahaha thats so fun!
You listed some great tips. Also love the details on your bikini! 🙂
Thank you so much!
These are such good tips! I am super, super fair skinned so I am extra careful about sun protection!
Kristin
The Blush Blonde
Wherever you are swimming at is gorgeous!! It reminds me a little bit of the North Shore here in Minnesota. 🙂
A good hat, and cover up are a must! I am destined to freckles and being as a red as a lobster.
Love all of these tips!! A big hat and sunscreen is a must!! I have learned that the hard way. Love the scrub. I will have to make it.
Xoxo,
Angelle
http://www.dashingdarlin.com
Great tips! It’s so important to take care about our skin during summer!
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What I want to know is where your hat is from and love your doughnut float! I have one! Also its always important to wear sunscreen!
Thanks, Ana! It is from Mango http://goo.gl/Xj8LEX
I like your hat. I have one but its not that big and nice. but works for me even then :P; I have a very sensitive and oily skin so with summers i have to take extra care of it. I usually drink water, try to walk in the shadows of buildings ; eat lots of fresh fruit, and I use a sunscreen serum. I cant use normal sunscreen because most of them have an oily base which is no good for me.
I feel ya!! Thank you so much for stopping by!
I need that hat. I love it. I always have to remind myself to wear sunscreen. You look amazing. Thanks for the tips
Thank you!
Sunscreen is an absolute must for me. I forgot to apply some a few days ago and needed up with sunburn on my eye lids of all places.
Oh my thats not good!! Hope it doesn’t hurt to much and thank you so much!
I just love this post. Your photos are adorable – I adore that hat you have! And the scrub looks so delightful! I’m going to try it.
Thank you so so much!!
A coverup that protects shoulders is definitely the way to go! I love that floppy hat with the writing on it!
So true Liz and thank you its by far my favourite hat!!
Your photos are adorable! The sun has not always been my friend, so it’s nice to pick up a few tricks that can make my summer a little easier!:)
Thank you Jennifer!
These photos are so nice and bright. I love it
Thank you so much Janella!
beautiful pics!!! and loved the pineapple scrub!!!
Thank you!
Thank you so much chelsea!
HAHA! I love the title of this post! I’m a pale girl, for sure – I BURN in the sun! I love that pineapple scrub, too. I am going to make that this weekend!
So important to take care of your skin in the summer time! I’ve been super fortunate and my skin doesn’t burn that easily, *knocks on wood*.
xoxo
Amy | Pastel N Pink
Very important tips which we all should take seriously. Great that you mentioned also that we shouldn’t forget to drink enough water and eat properly. Sun screen is super important. My cousin just made a research about harming sun rays. We all love su but have to be careful not to get burnt.
You take the best photos! What a lovely post about skin care (and it is important to take care of our skin!)
This was such a lovely post! As a redhead I know the struggle of pale skin 😛 Btw, your photos are amazing! What camera and lens are you using?
Beautiful post to welcome summer! I totally believe that proper skincare, right food and lots of water is important for a beautiful skin. I love your pictures!
This looks like a dream! I wish I was there! I totally agree that proper skincare, keeping hydrated and applying sunscreen regularly are the keys to surviving the summer!
Love this guide to being careful in the sun, I can totally relate! Right now I am loving big sun hats for any trips to the beach or pool!
xo Nan // Simply Elegant Blog