While winter is often cited as the scaly skin season, summer can be just as bad—if not worse. Between the sun, air conditioning and swimming-pool chlorine, skin can easily become dry and dehydrated. So how do we go about maintaining a hydrated glow from now till September? With a few simple products, of course. The key to summer moisturizing is to leave the skin feeling refreshed, while avoiding anything that feels heavy. While you may love putting on that thick moisturizing cream when it’s below zero outside, you’re not going to feel so great in it when you head out in 30-degree-plus weather. Here, we’ve shared some of our favourite products to ensure you stay moisturized from head to toe this season. —Mackenzie Shand & Noa Nichol
aqualia thermal. New-ish from Vichy, this product range, including rich and light creams, a night spa, a rehydrating serum and rehydrating water gel, an awakening eye balm and more, contains the highest concentration of the brand’s infamous soothing, fortifying thermal spa water, allowing you to drench skin with up to 48 hours of moisture for a healthy, fresh-faced look that lasts … and lasts … and lasts.
aqua réotier. Another positively skin-quenching collection, this time from L’Occitane en Provence, products include a water gel cleanser, moisture prep essence, thirst-quenching gel (plus an "ultra" edition) and fresh moisturizing mist. All include the power of calcium-rich Réotier spring water that, thanks to its high calcium concentrate, helps skin to maintain its hydration barrier and retain moisture. Ahhhh.
delectable coconut & cream triple moisture body lotion. Few scents encapsulate the feeling of summer quite like coconut. This body cream ($14) by Cake is made with coconut oil, shea butter and aloe vera, resulting in a delectable, hydrating cream that leaves the skin feeling supple and smooth. This product is paraben free and vegan and has received rave reviews, thanks to is lasting power and non-greasy texture.
cactus hand balm. Enjoy gardening? A moisturizing yet non-greasy hand cream is essential for the summer season. This hand cream ($16) by BKind is all natural and designed to heal the skin tissue, soothe dry patches and smoothe the hands. This cream is composed of shea butter, coconut oil, apricot oil, mandarin, bergamot and eucalyptus essential oils. Trust us, you’ll be looking for excuses to put this cream on just to enjoy the scent.
rejuvenating + hydrating face serum. There’s nothing like a great serum to make the skin on your face feel refreshed and rejuvenated. This one ($76) by Province Apothecary is packed with a number of powerful all-natural oils that help to combat everything from fine lines and blemishes to sebum production. It can be used by all skin types and is best applied after cleansing, day or night.
anti-aging and moisturizing organic sheet mask. If you’re looking for a quick hydration boost before heading out for the day, look no further. This sheet mask ($8) from Orgaid is packed with ingredients that help fight signs of aging, bring moisture to the skin and calm the skin. It’s made will all-natural organic ingredients, including ecoderma fabric, which allows it to further penetrate the skin. Place the mask on your face for 20 to 30 minutes, lie back and let your skin soak in all it has to offer.
priming with a hydrating fluid. If you’re in search of an all-around great moisturiser for face and body this priming hydrating fluid ($145) from Valmont is just the ticket. While creams can often feel heavy on the skin in the summer, this primer will leave the skin feeling light and fresh thanks to its mist formula. Spray the product over your face and body, or over makeup at a 20-centimetre distance.
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