5 essentials to have on hand this summer

Contents

1. Thermal water
2. Sun stick
3. Cleansing wipes
4. Calm
5. Mattifying BB Cream

In summer, a few more tubes and jars are added to the basic products that you use all year round. We make a list of summer cosmetics that should always be on the shelf in the bathroom and / or in the bag.

1. Thermal water

On a hot day, a small can will save the skin from thirst and refresh, because microdrops of water really have a cooling effect. The skin will receive not only the moisture it needs, but also a portion of useful minerals that will help it resist aggressive environmental factors. For example, Vichy thermal water contains 15 minerals, and thermal water La Roche-Posay rich in selenium, which has antioxidant properties.

An alternative to thermal water is a special spray with moisturizing and refreshing ingredients. For example, refreshing face spray Cactus Flower & Tibetan Ginseng Hydrating Mist, Kiehl’s with cactus extract, which is known for its ability to adapt the skin to extreme environmental conditions.

2. Sun stick

Sun protection for the face and body with an SPF index of at least 30 (depending on the phototype, which you can determine using the test) is a summer must-have. Sunscreens are applied 20 minutes before leaving the house (we wrote about their correct application here), and the effect lasts an average of 2 hours. If the walk is delayed, the protection must be updated.

True, on the road or on the street, applying sunscreen or milk is not very convenient. So for the most vulnerable areas most exposed to the sun (nose, cheekbones, ears, hands), a compact stick is useful. For example, a stick for sensitive areas Anthelios, La Roche-Posay.

3. Cleansing wipes

Remember: hand products are not suitable for the face. Special tools are needed, for example, make-up remover wipes “Endless Freshness”, L’Oréal Paris: – they are impregnated with a special composition, which includes cleansing ingredients that remove impurities and makeup, as well as caring extracts of rose and lotus.

4. Calm

It is not difficult to get sunburned in the summer – in the southern latitudes, even a short walk in cloudy weather can lead to a sunburn. On hot summer days, in addition to SPF, carry a cooling soothing cream or gel with you. For these purposes, compact cosmetics designed specifically for after-sun use or other skin-soothing products, such as multi-restorative Cicaplast Baume B5, La Roche-Posay .

5. Mattifying BB Cream

In the heat, not only oily and problematic skin begins to shine, so matting products become relevant for almost everyone. Now there are even mattifying sunscreens with a high SPF. To avoid oily sheen during the day, you can use special BB creams, for example, Hyaluronic Aloe Care 5-in-1 for combination and oily skin, Garnier with aloe vera and mineral pigments.