Wellness Tuesday Tips: Summer makeup...light and dewy
By Cathy Smith
Summer makeup...light and dewy
Are you habitually late, constantly rushing out the door, always feeling overwhelmed, and frequently stressed because you spend way too much time getting ready in the morning? Do you want to find a quick and easy way to feel pretty and look put-together? With no time to fuss around in the morning, I’d rather spend any opportunity I can get wandering through my garden and sipping my cup of Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee. So how to make it look effortless?
Let us go on a journey for radiant skin! This morning routine takes less than 10 minutes and will last you throughout the entire day.
Your skin is the largest organ in your body. To look great and feel great, we need to take great care of our skin. We all have different skin needs, what is your skin trying to tell you? It is important to protect the base before you explore cosmetics:
Post-shower I smooth on a layer of aloe vera gel, (Badger products are my go-to) all over my face, neck, and chest. The cooling and calming sensation will reduce redness and irritation. Your skin will drink it up!
Followed this with a Hyaluronic Acid Serum. This is great if you have a combination skin type because it will lock in moisture without feeling greasy. Hyaluronic Acid Serum absorbs quickly. Your skin will get the hydration it needs while at the same time filling in those fine lines.
If you have oily skin, choose a lightweight moisturizer such as Dr. Hauschka Quince Day Cream, Kettle Care Balancing Lavender Facial Cream. If you have dry skin, choose an Argan oil to keep your skin from looking rough and flaky.
Now for the icing on the cake. Top everything off with a zinc-based SPF; look for a BB cream that contains SPF 30. BB creams with SPF will provide coverage and sun protection. The dual action of a tinted SPF will cut the time and cost.
Remember, when you're feeling put together, you won't worry about the daily nuances. You'll be able to focus on your everyday tasks. Here is my no-fuss makeup regimen for that dewy sun-kissed-skin:
Mascara - Separate and define those lashes with Dr. Hauschka or Mineral Fusion
Eye shadow - Experiment with a shimmery bronze, tan, or silver for some nice highlights.
Blush - Add some depth to your cheeks with Gabriel cream in Dalia or Peony, also works great on your lips
Lip – For a natural youthful look, pick a natural nude or pink, or a mix of both and choose a shade of coral.