Summer is upon us and every beauty magazine and major retailer is offering their summer beauty essentials. We are all guilty, for even yours truly has posted her summer necessities, but every list is relatively the same. They all seem to contain a moisturizer with a sunblock, a bronzer, a leave-in conditioner, and I am not arguing the virtue of any of these products. I have every one of them in my bathroom cabinet. However, I felt that some of the less glamorous items are being completely ignored by my esteemed colleagues. In turn, I have chosen to highlight some of the beauty essentials that no one is talking about, and best of all, they are important all year long! Don’t we love the items that take us through every season?
Irons—yes, I am talking about the device that smoothes the wrinkles out of your clothes. Summer is a season that demands breathable clothing. Cotton and linen, the fabrics of summer, are renowned for their inability to stay flawlessly smooth. And white summer dresses? With wrinkles? Tragedy! So having an iron on hand is essential, and following the ironing instructions on your garment’s tags—even more essential. Hey, there is a reason that nearly every hotel in the country has an iron in their closets… it is a small, but important, essential in looking summer-ready!
Primer—you know those girls whose make-up seems to look flawless even after being in the hot sun all day. Give credit to her primer. Many people are unfamiliar with this beauty essential, and it isn’t just a requirement in the summer. It should be used all year long. Primer is a powdery gel that is put on the skin prior to foundation, powder or concealer. It preps the skin and helps the make-up stay put through all kinds of weather. If you ask me, anything that will allow me to ignore my make-up all day is definitely an essential!
Water—I’ve said it once, or maybe twice, and I’ll say it again, nothing is more essential in the summer time than water. When people ask me how I keep my skin so fresh, it is always the same answer—water. In addition, 70% of perceived hunger is actually thirst, so instead of grabbing for the Pringles, grab a bottle of water. It has no calories, and I can guarantee, drinking water instead of soft drinks will result in a better bikini body by the end of summer… so start now!
Preparation H—it isn’t pretty, but it’s true… the hemorrhoid ointment shrinks swelling, and that includes the pesky swelling around your eyes that makes you look tired first thing in the morning. Dab a bit around your eyes carefully (it isn’t a good idea to get the ointment in your eyes) and wait for the swelling to decrease. It costs far less than those fancy eye creams that you buy at department stores, and it works just as well, if not better!
Baby oil—yet another beauty secret that will save our young, broke and fabulous fashionistas a pretty penny, baby oil is the best tool for removing make-up. And to think, you’ve been spending more on those expensive make-up removers!
Yogurt—both inside and out, yogurt is an essential part of any girl’s beauty repertoire. Eat low-fat Greek yogurt daily and you will be thinner, you will smell better, and you will be healthier on the inside. Put it on your face once a week for 20 minutes, maybe blended with a bit of grated cucumber, and you will be moisturized and glowing on the outside. How easy is that?!
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