I recently went to Barcelona for a week and decided ( mainly because it was way too hot) not to wear makeup during the day. For this I have some tips for feeling great without the makeup.
1. SPF- sunscreen is extremely important for keeping your face looking and feeling great. It prevents sunburn which leads to peeling and dry skin, no one wants this painful experience so I always try to use an SPF 50. Soap and Glory have brought out their own facial SPF which I think is really good as it dries matte and can be worn under makeup if you want to wear it.
2. Moisturiser- I think moisturiser is also one of the most important things when you spend a long time in the sun. Your skin needs to be re-hydrated and so I would suggest using a very thick moisturiser with a gel texture that has a cooling action. I have been using a great one from The Body Shop. Lip balm also helps to keep those luscious lips looking beautiful.
3. Cleansers and Exfoliators - Cleansing is really important to clean your skin and then an exfoliator to remove any dry skin so that it can be nice and soft again. I have been really loving the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish as it has many soothing ingredients and my clinique 7 day scrub cream.
4. Drink water- Just like using a moisturiser, water hydrates the body and keeps the skin looking full and plump and happy. It is especially important when being in the sun for long periods of time.
I hope you enjoyed these tips and that you have a wonderful vacation or already had a fabulous time and remember drink your water and slap on that factor 50 ;)
Bella X
