Staying cool and comfortable this Summer.

Staying Cool and Comfortable in the summer.

Summer has finally hit,  and its only June 4^th and the temperatures are peaking at 37C. Staying cool and comfortable in summer is hard for a lot of people, but I have found a few ways to muscle through the summer. The days are the hardest for me cause it’s 16 hours for constant sunlight. How I start my day is by washing my face with cool water, then a healthy dose of Aloe Vera. I find Aloe Vera in the morning while it’s still cool keeps my skin moisturized for the whole day. I don’t use any fancy aloe Vera since I go through it so fast; I use a basic dollar store ones they cost $3 a bottle. I usually then find comfortable cotton flowing clothes and a summer hat. Cotton is best for you in the summer, it allows the skin to breathe and it lasts many hot summers.  Mid-morning the sun and the heat starts to beat down on my skin , so I top it off with the Bath and Body Works Oahu Coconut Sunset cooling Aloe gel , they make a full size and travel size , to confess I carry both and I use both everyday . Being very pale means sunburns all the time, so sunscreen and I have become mutual friends. I need the highest SPF I can find and I don’t like spending money on high end sunscreen when I go through it so fast , I always keep one bottle on me at all times  and  at least one in the car as well. I don’t tan at all in the summer so I’m constantly just one colour … Casper the ghost. Fruit flavored water always is a must have for me in the summer. I love the burst of flavor and I feel I drink way more, I try to drink 4-6 large bottles of water a day to keep hydrated and it keeps my skin in such good shape. I don’t wear makeup in the summer and that’s a personal choice I made, it gives my skin time to breathe and the sunlight brings all the freckles out. Plus I don’t have to worry about touching up or whether my makeup is running. It’s a confident choice I made for myself, but if you want to makeup in the summer, you rock it! Deodorant is a must have, always got one on me no matter what. I find also keeping face wipes or cleansing wipes in my bag is amazing too, I use them if my face get too warm or on my hands after putting on sunscreen.

Summer nights aren’t easier either due to the heat lingering till 2 am. I make sure I am as cool as possible before bed. While taking a quick shower I leave my fan on and windows open to try and dissipate the hot air so I can sleep better at night. I find that usually helps for a better night’s sleep. Then do it all again tomorrow.

I have included a list of must haves in my bag in the summer.

Hat

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Aloe Vera

Deodorant

Water bottle or two

Bobby pins/ Hair elastic

Face wipes

Chap Stick or two

Let me know if any of you try these methods and what you think. This worked best for me so I wanted to share with all you beautiful people.

Thank you lovelies

Emma