after your holiday
The big skin cleanse
At the start of summer vacation we’re always on top of our game when it comes to scrubbing, peeling and other cleansing stuff. Everyone knows; the cleaner the skin the quicker the tan. But when we’re back at our home base we never run off to the beauty salon to get a thorough cleanse. “I’ll loose my tan”, my unknowing friend R told me last week. You’ve got it all wrong girl. I happened to undergo a divine ultimate cleaning session last week at my fav salon, the Soap Treatment Store, and brush up on some post-vacation beauty facts.
you keep your tan
Don’t think your tan will disappear after a thorough cleanse because the top layer of your skin is dead. All the color you’ve obtained is in the layer underneath. The more sunscreen you used the longer you keep your tan. Is your tan fading quickly? Well, that’s a sign that you have healthy skin. If you wish to prolong your vacation look get a spray tan. Don’t overdo it, believe me, I’ve made that mistake before.
What’s your skin type?
How you need to treat your skin depends on your skin type. I found out last week that apparently I have what they call combined skin after doing a skin check at the Soap Treatment Store (I used to have dry skin). It’s important to adjust your skin treatment. Too much sun can affect your skin type. So have your skin checked after your vacation before you indulge in products and treatments.
get rid of dead skin
When you come back from vacation you skin feels dryer doesn’t it? Among other things this is caused by a buildup of old dead skin cells, making your top skin layer thicker. If you don’t remove this, your skin won’t be able to stay hydrated, since it can’t absorb anything. There’s also no point in applying creams because they will only cause the skin to dry out even more and believe me, this won’t make you look any prettier.
don’t forget your neck and cleavage
We already know our face needs attention. But your neck and bust area have had a lot on their plate during a marathon in the sun. If you’re thinking of having a peeling don’t forget to include these areas.
your skin is an organ
Taking care of your body through exercise and a healthy diet is essential. But looking after your skin doesn’t only have a positive effect on how you look, it’s very important to your health. This is something a lot of people are unaware about. Your skin is your largest organ and your best protection against damaging influences from the outside. A sun kissed vacation will make your skin more vulnerable and more sensitive to harmful substances. It is vital to make sure your skin is in Super(wo)man shape. And I’m not exaggerating this time.
