Humidity and Heat

During the summer, the heat and humidity can make keeping beautiful challenging.

One of the first things to do in the summer is protect your makeup from melt down before you apply it. Here are some hints:

• Store lipstick and other heat sensitive makeup in refrigerator
• Don’t leave purse with makeup in the car
• Remove any “backup” makeup from glove box or other storage place in car
• Put makeup in a small cooler with a blue ice pack when traveling long distances

Hair is exposed to the sunrays, heat, and swimming pool chemicals during the summer. Deep conditioning should be done at least once a week. Cover hair with a scarf or hat to protect it from sun damage. After swimming immediately, rinse hair. Wash and condition hair as soon as possible after leaving the pool. To reduce frizzyiness use a no frizz hair serum.
Skin should be protected from the sun’s skin damaging rays. The sun is the leading cause of wrinkles and skin aging. Wear sunscreen at all times, especially on the face. Apply moisturizers regularly. Wearing sunglasses will prevent wrinkles from squinting. Cover exposed skin with light airy material.

Makeup should be minimal during summer activities. Choose waterproof makeup that will withstand sweating. Brush on shimmery powder instead of heavy liquid foundation. Powder bronzer will help absorb excessive moisture when the humidity is high.

Enjoy the carefree days of the summer and keep makeup and hairstyles simple during hot and humid weather.