With more out-of-offices popping up, as well as happy hours and spontaneous beach or pool days, summer is when you finally give your overworked self time to... exhale. More time spent soaking up vitamin D, catching up on that pile of magazines you've been collecting or even listening to music on a hammock, means ample time to lounge. Add another layer of relaxation when you multitask with one of these beauty treatments that work while you rest. Not only will you zone out even more, but you'll emerge with bright skin, healthier hair — and hey, fresh breath too. Try one of these treatments and get ready to prescribe to the lazy lifestyle this season, you deserve it.
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Hydrate thirsty skin — all over
The sun, the sand, the humidity, the cocktails and the travel all work in unison to dehydrate your skin. Though summer gets you out of the office and into the moment, taking the time to ensure your skin locks in the moisture it needs is essential. Though plenty of folks have developed a masking routine, our skin is our body's largest organ, making it important to find a formula that's safe for everywhere. Infused with white honey extract and vitamin E, this pick will cleanse, purify and refresh, wherever you apply it. It also works to remove dirt, oil or dry, flaky skin. Leave on for up to 10 minutes on your chest, elbows, knees and, of course, cheeks or forehead, and wash off for best results.
Decades ago, you squeezed Sun-in or lemon juice to your strands, hoping for a bit of blonde highlights after a day of vitamin D. Now, though? You'd rather your skin didn't feel crunchy post-beach. The conditions and weather of the summertime aren't exactly optimal for silky smooth hair, so the next time you're devouring a page-turner on a lounge chair, apply a thumb-sized portion of this nourishing hair mask. As it seeps into your hair for up to five minutes, it will detangle, soften and maximize the shine of your locks. Though it is tempting to hop into the pool to wash it off, stay on the lifeguard's good side by opting for a shower instead.
Some folks wake up with dewy, perfectly rosy cheeks, slightly flushed and Instagram-ready. The rest of us? We need a little extra time to cover up breakouts or, ya know, brush our teeth. With the many sunscreens, weather shifts and sweat that summer produces, it is smart to double-up on your acne treatment and prevention, if your skin is overly sensitive. And not just on your face, but all over your body too, since this season requires the least amount of clothes. Consider this quick body spray that's made with salicylic acid to arm your pores. A quick spritz and you can get back to magazine-reading or podcast-listening by the shore. You lay down, it protects.
Dry skin? Oily? Combo? No matter your type, summer requires more exfoliation than other months, but taking time to scrub can be time-consuming and easy to forget. But when you're sitting on your porch, taking in a sunset? Why not use a just-add-water scrub to thoroughly wash off the day? This cleanser and face mask in one is super easy and will have you feeling — and looking! — refreshed in less than 10 minutes.
