With sizzling temperatures on our doorstep this summer, preparation is key to ensuring our skin doesn’t suffer. Going from air conditioned homes and offices to exhausting heat certainly doesn’t help matters either! Throw in perspiration to the mix and you need a skincare SOS – fast! Ultimately staying hydrated is the priority. We should be aiming to drink at least 2.5 litres of water per day, even if we don’t feel thirsty. Fruit and vegetables also have a high water content and so contribute to your daily intake too. Avoiding exposure to the sun between 12 noon and 4:00pm is also beneficial as this when the sun is most damaging to the skin. It goes without saying that SPF is a daily must-have and should be a part of your every day beauty regime, along with a targeted range of hydrating skincare.
Herbal Essentials brings you their top 3 ‘Herbal Heroes’ to make this summer a little kinder to your skin:
– Herbal Essentials Nutmeg & Sunflower Oil 24 Hour Cream – AED 189
This special formula has been blended together using natural extracts of Sunflower Oil, Nutmeg, Citrus and Clove. Sunflower oil is rich in Vitamin E and packed with antioxidants that help improve the skin’s health. It also protects against sun damage and fights against premature ageing that occurs when free-radicals are present in the body. This oil can also lighten dark spots, blemishes and stretch marks as well as having a host of antibacterial qualities that prevent acne, eczema and skin inflammation. Nutmeg is a rich oil with plenty of anti-inflammatory properties that treat breakouts and improve circulation levels. Clove is rich in minerals such as potassium, sodium, iron and Vitamins A and C. It also contains flavonoids that reduce skin inflammation and helps to treat acne and blemishes. All of these carefully selected ingredients are widely acknowledged for their rejuvenating properties and leave the skin feeling nourished and deeply hydrated all day and night.
– Aloe Vera & Honey Under Eye Gel (Hyaluronic) – AED 325
This premium oil-free Eye Gel is formulated with moisture enhancing Hyaluronic Acid and enriched with Aloe Vera Leaf Juice for an added boost of hydration. Hyaluronic Acid is widely acclaimed for its nourishing properties and is known to give tired and dull looking skin a smooth and supple appearance. Aloe Vera contains a plethora of antioxidants including Vitamin C and E that can help improve the skin’s natural firmness and keep the skin hydrated. Honey’s ability to absorb and retain moisture make it an ideal ingredient in a lot of cosmetics as it helps keep skin hydrated and fresh and prevents drying. Honey’s natural antioxidant and anti-microbial properties also help to protect the skin from the damage of the sun’s rays, supports the skin’s ability to rejuvenate and refresh depleted skin, leaving it feeling silky soft and supple. This Under Eye Gel can be applied day and night using the fingertips with gentle movements from the outer to the inner corner of the eye.
– Broad Spectrum Sun Screen Oil SPF 50 – AED 145
This best-selling Sun Screen Oil is SPF 50 and formulated with a daily broad spectrum filter that offers effective UVA/UVB protection whilst leaving the skin hydrated with quick absorption. It is non-greasy and can be used on the whole family. This Sun Screen Oil contains Sweet Orange Oil that is derived from the oils of orange peel. Citrus fruits such as sweet orange are known to have high levels of Vitamin C that protects and heals the skin. It contains powerful antioxidants that fight premature ageing and promotes the production of collagen. As sun protection, it slows the rate of skin damage experienced from UV light exposure, pollution and toxins. This product should be applied to the face and body 30 minutes prior to sun exposure and re-applied every 2 hours generously to maintain protection, especially after perspiring, swimming or toweling.