SKIN RECOVERY FROM SUNNY DAYS - Woolacombe Bay Hotel

YOUR SKIN & THE SUNSkin recovery…

Your skin reacts to the sun’s ultraviolet-B radiation by creating vitamin D, which your immune system needs; furthermore a little bit of sun does wonders for your complexion and has also been linked to improving certain skin conditions, like acne and eczema. But it can also take it’s toll.

Find out how to keep your skin healthy during the summer months…

SPF 15+

Sun protection

Sun protection should always be used, even in the winter months, as UV rays can still penetrate through clouds but it is even more important in the summer months. Wearing at least SPF 15 or above protects your skin and helps to prevent signs of premature ageing.

Wearing a hat while you’re out in direct sunlight further protects the face and scalp.

YOUR SKIN WILL THANK YOU FOR IT!

Keep make-up light

Keep your makeup light in the summer months to prevent your pores from becoming blocked. Using a tinted moisturiser helps to prevent your pores becoming blocked while still giving great coverage; many also contain SPF which helps to further protect your skin from the sun.

IT’S HEALTHIER!

Fake the glow

Using fake tan is a much healthier way to get that summer glow without risking sunburn. For a‚ summer pick-me-up‚ try a moisturiser that gives you a natural glow and has a sun-kissed tan that builds with use – we love ESPA’s Gradual Tan Moisturiser.

Skin recovery treatment at Alchemist Spa

PROLONG YOUR TAN

Exfoliate & hydrate

If you’re spending a lot of the time in the sun, exfoliating regularly will help to prolong your tan by removing any dead skin cells. Our favourite scrub is Natural Spa Factory’s ‘Strawberry & Elderflower Salt Scrub’ – pink in tone, this salt scrub is textured with strawberry seeds and scented with an aroma reminiscent of summer fruits. Recommended reading: Six ‘in-spa-rational’ tips about scrubbing…

Also remember to keep hydrated inside and out by drinking plenty of water and moisturising your body each day. This will prevent your skin from becoming dry or dehydrated.

Make at home…

DIY GREEN TEA SUGAR SCRUB

Rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, green tea is great for sun punished skin: according to a 2013 study, cosmetics that contain green tea may be able to reduce harm to the skin caused by sun damage.

Green tea can easily be added to a homemade body scrub together with other nourishing ingredients.

INGREDIENTS:
2 teabags green tea
1/2 cup hot water
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

DIRECTIONS:
Add teabags to hot water and let the tea steep until it cools. While the tea is cooling, add brown sugar to a bowl. Add coconut oil and mix thoroughly with the sugar. Once the tea has cooled, add it to the sugar mix. It’s important that the tea is cool so the sugar doesn’t dissolve. If the mixture is too crumbly, add more coconut oil. If it’s too soggy, add more brown sugar. When you’ve reached a great consistency, spoon your scrub into a container.

Massage the scrub onto skin in a circular motion before rinsing. Repeat every time you shower for best results.

Make at home…

DIY GREEN TEA SUGAR SCRUB

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