Tonya here… With summer in full swing, I’m thrilled to share some of my must-have summer beauty essentials and 5 summer beauty tips just for moms. Thank you to Vocalpoint and P&G for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.
As mothers, we work hard to ensure that our kids are lathered in sunscreen, are wearing cover-ups and hats, and have everything they need to make it through the long summer days and nights without looking like lobsters, or letting their skin get damaged or and their hair dry out.
But too often, we forget about ourselves.
We make it through winter, wearing so many layers that we haven’t needed to shave our legs, and then BAM, leg shaving season is upon us, and we look down to see that we have a forest sprouting out of our legs.
When summer hits, all of a sudden our skin is dry, cracked, and lacking moisture, and our hair needs added protection from the sun.
Not to worry… with just the right items, you’ll feel ready for a fabulous summer.
5 Summer Beauty Tips
Moisturizer with Sunscreen
Before running out the door, make sure to — at the very least — apply a moisturizer. I prefer a moisturizer such as the Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer that contains SPF 15. So if I’m caught in the sun without sunblock, at least I’ve got some coverage.
If you don’t want to apply a full face of makeup, try a tinted moisturizer that contains an SPF, apply a little mascara and lip balm. These few steps have become a part of my normal daily routine. As long as I have those few items on, I feel like I’m protecting my skin and ready to start the day.
Shaving
Yes, we made it through the winter with very few people realizing that we didn’t shave. But now it’s time to shave, get a pedicure and pop on shorts, a dress, or even a swimsuit.
Here’s a helpful tip… if you go to a salon for your pedicure, shave the day before, not the day of. Although they profess to sterilize all equipment, err on the side of caution and prevent infections by shaving the previous day, or even after your pedicure, not right before.
If you have sensitive skin, I highly recommend the Gillette Venus Sensitive razors. They are what I use at home and my skin isn’t left feeling irritated and there are no red bumps when I get out of the shower. Also when you get the 14-pack of Gillette Venus Sensitive Razors from Costco, they come with a bonus bikini trimmer. You are going to need that. Trust me.
Cover Up
If you’re spending the day at the pool or the beach, you should protect your skin not only with sunscreen, but also cover-up clothing. There are so many cute cover-ups that you can wear over swimsuits this summer.
The one pictured above is available at Costco in a variety of colors. There are a few other choices on-line and in-store as well.
Pair with a sun hat, cute sandals, and sunglasses to look stylish and stay protected.
Summer Hair Care
The summer sun and wind can be very drying on your hair.
Cut back on shampoo a little and increase your conditioner. Specifically look for a shampoo and conditioner that will moisturize, protect your hair and your color such as Pantene’s Advanced Care shampoo and conditioner which adds extra moisture to your hair and protects your color.
Also, avoid styling tools as much as possible as these will dry your hair out even more. Embrace a hat, braids, or a messy bun.
My Summer Tips
Here are a few tips that I swear by to get me through summer…
For the car: I keep sunscreen, hair ties, lip balm, and wipes in the car. So even if we forget these items before we leave the house, or make a detour and end up at the beach for an hour of play before the sun sets, or make a last-minute stop at the park, we have everything we need to protect our skin and hair from the wind and summer sun.
For my bag: I always keep a travel-sized sunscreen, tinted moisturizer, lip balm and hair tie in my handbag at all times. You never know when you will be sitting outside, even if it’s at a lovely cafe grabbing a quick coffee with a friend.
And it’s important to pay attention to the ingredients in your sunscreen so that you’re sure you’re using reef safe sunscreen. If you tend to just grab whatever bottle of sunscreen catches your eye on the shelf, you may want to read up ahead of time so you know which sunscreen won’t damage the coral reefs in our oceans.
Morning routine: My morning routine consists of a tinted moisturizer with SPF, a little mascara and lip gloss. That way I’m always ready to take on the day and venture outside whether it’s running the kids to school, taking the dog for a walk, or running errands.
Your favorite P&G brands including Olay, Pantene and Gillette are available at Costco. If you don’t have a membership, don’t worry, have a friend who does pick up a Costco Cash Card for you, it will allow you to shop in-store to pick up all of your summer essentials.
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Thanks for your post. Unfortunately, I am allergetic to Panteen, parafin and sulphate, so can’t use these products. Can you please suggest me something that will suit my skin?
Wear as little makeup as possible and wear sunscreen as much as possible.
My summer beauty tip is before you go swimming, wet your hair first. It keeps the Chlorine from drying out your hair.
Use sunscreen and moisturizer everyday.
My best summer beauty tip is to drink plenty of water and stay out of the sun during the peak hours.
My summer beauty tip is to carry travel size versions of your favorite products in your purse for touch-ups as you go.
Freeze grapes to take with you for a refreshing outdoor snack. Hydrating and low in calories.
My best tip is to always wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
My tip is to drink LOTS of water. Keep hydrated and your skin will thank you for it.
Thanks for the contest.
Make sure to use lots of sunscreen and a lip balm with SPF.
Sunscreen and hydration! Skin cancer and dehydration are not fun to deal with!
Using sunscreen every single day. Not just the days you go to the pool or beach! Everyday!
My best summer beauty tips are to drink lots of water and wear a hat if you’re going to be in the sun a lot.
Wear SPF 30+ every single day!
Stay hydrated and use plenty of moisturizer and sunscreen
My best summer beauty tip would be to drink plenty of water!
Always drink plenty of water.
Always have sunscreen and oil blotting sheets handy
Don’t forget the sunscreen especially on your face and neck!
Don’t forget to re-apply sunscreen at the pool/beach!!
apply a generous layer of sunscreen
SPF and Moisturizer are crucial during the summer months!
I don’t have any great summer beauty tips, but definitely wear sunscreen and stay hydrated inside and out.
Keep well hydrated and use a hat!
Sunscreen, water and moisturizer after showering do the trick!
Don’t stay in the sun for long periods of time.
We always take a drink with us wherever we go, so that we can stay hydrated during the summer.
Keep some sunblock in the cooler and a damp facecloth so you can wipe your face off before re-applying.
My tip is to stay hydrated and use sunscreen liberally!
Stay out of the Sun as much as possible. I just went to Costco for the first time and I was really inpressed by it. The Watermelons and Oranges are so fresh and delicious, unlike my regular grocery store.
Can’t beat sunscreen and a hat!
My best beauty tip is to drink lots of water to stay hydrated and always use sunscreen
Wear lots of sunblock and your wont get skin cancer I hope. I was always in the sun and had some removed. Wear sunglasses and protect your eyes and the skin around them.
use sunscreen and drink plenty of water.
Always wear sunscreen lotion to prevent sunburn.
Drink lots of water and moisturize daily, thanks!
Always use sun block and a hat.
I use sunscreen everyday.
stay out of the sun as much as possible.
drinks lots of water, stay away from blow dryers and humid weather.
If u going be out in the sun use sunscreen
Drink LOTS of water, stay in the shade. Or at least slather on the sunscreen!
Use sunscreen and stay hydrated!
Make sure you use sunscreen first thing in the morning and reapply it according to directions on the tube. Go light on the makeup and heavy on the sunscreen!
I use coconut oil on my skin its a natural sunscreen and it keeps your skin soft. its great for shaving too.
Stay hydrated and use lots of sunscreen!
Always wear sunblock when outdoors, and reapply every hour.
Get plenty of sleep at night and go out of your way to do something kind for someone each day! Spend at least 20 minutes outdoors each day in the summer to get your vitamin D, with sunscreen of course. ; )
so much sunscreen!
Stay hydrated and keep it clean/simple for makeup!
My best summer tip is to drink plenty of fluids and moisturize and use sunscreen.
Drink lots of water, stay in the shade, wear a hat and use sunscreen.
hydrate by drink lot of water and moisturize
my best tip is to ALWAYS use sunscreen!
Best tip is to use sunscreen and let your hair air dry!
Stay hydrated! 🙂
Sunscreen & moisturize
Drink water and eat lots of fresh produce for skin health.
My best summer beauty tip is to always wear sunscreen!
My best summer tip is that diluted apple cider vinegar and coconut oil do an awesome job of making sunburns way less miserable. 🙂
Make sunscreen your best friend for the summer.
drink lots of water!
Drink lots of water & use sunscreen
My best summer beauty tip is to wear a good sunscreen, drink a ton of water and lay off on the make up.
Stay out of the sun and use sunscreen.
coconut oil for your skin (after a day outside) for soft skin.
Use sunscreen!
My best tip would be to always at least use a low spf. Have a bottled water w u and to not be in the sun in the heat of the day
to apply sunscreen every single day!
Sunscreen, sunscreen and more sunscreen!
I wear makeup with significant spf and I also wear sunscreen when I’m not wearing makeup.
At the end of my shower I blast myself with cold water to close my pores. Keeping dirt and sweat out. It also adds shine to your hair.
Always wear a facial moisturizer with sunscreen.
Use sunscreen daily
Always wear sunglasses, and carry a water bottle with you everywhere!
Invest in a misting water bottle. It uses the water from inside your bottle to mist your face, and you can drink out of it!
Use sunscreen, wear a hat if you’re going to be outside and drink plenty of water.
My best summer beauty tip is to be sure and wash your make up off before going to bed!
Wear a big-brimmed hat to block the sun, especially if your skin is sensitive to sunscreen!
Its important to wear Sunscreen everyday whether its sunny or cloudy!
To keep from getting too hot. I put a little lemon or cucumber in a spritzer bottle and spray my face, when I get too hot.
Use coconut oil to help with dry skin and inflammation
Slather on the sunscreen whenever you got outside!
I stay hydrated by drinking lots if water.
Load up on sunscreen and stay in the shade as much as possible.
Protect your yeses. Wear sunglasses.
Keep yourself hydrated for health as well as beauty.
Hydrate your body – drink lots of water!
Apply face lotion and body lotion every day.
I love to make my own spray in conditioner and use a small spray bottle and add 1 capfull of conditioner and 3 capfulls of water. I shake it up and spray it on my hair. My hair gets so dry from all the swimming in the summer, and this is so easy to do on vacation too with the sample bottles they leave!
I carry a mister around all summer and spritz when it’s to dry or to hot!
My best summer tip is to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water.
stay hydrated
My summer make up tip is moisturizer on your face because of the sun.
wear spf 15 lip balm and drink lots of water to stay hydrated
Sit by the pool with a beer and not care
I use Vaseline on my eyelashes to make them fuller without using mascara
Sunscreen and plenty of rest.
Drink water,sunblock and lotion. Everyday and night!
drink lots of water good for your health and your skin
use sunscreen and don’t overdo the makeup
use sunscreen and drink a lot of water while outside!
Stick to waterproof makeup.
Mine is to stay moisturized! If you spend time in the sun or water your skin can get dried out.
Stay hydrated and remember to wear sunscreen!
put on lots of sunscreen!
Protect yourself from the sun. Wear sunscreen and use a hat and sunglasses when outdoors.
My tip is to use a moisturizer with SPF and sty hydrated.
I use screen with moisturizer every day
Eat lots of fresh organic local fruits and veggies to stay hydrated, watermelon and cucumbers are loaded with water and vitamins!
Wear a big, floppy hat out in the sun.
My best tip is to stay hydrated by drinking tons of water!
Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate. 😉 it helps keep your skin smooth, especially anything you’re shaving.
Did you know you can avoid green hair from pool chlorine (a real problem for blondes) by rinsing it with club soda immediately after swimming? It works!
Use sunblock all the time and drink plenty of water to keep your complexion beautiful
Coconut oil as a moisturizer is amazing, makes your skin so soft, not greasy. No chemicals, no perfume smell.
Wear sunscreen every single day.
Use sunscreen every morning. At night, use baby oil and moisturizer to invigorate skin!
I keep coconut oil around the house to tame frizzy hairs and dry skin during summer time.
Use bronzer for a sunkissed look! 🙂
Always wear sunscreen! Shade or not!
Make sure to stay hydrated and always use sunscreen.
my tip is to make sure you have on sunscreen
wear sunscreen and use a natural glow product, fake tan better than real sun cancer
Stay hydrated and wear sunscreen.
Be sure to always wear sunscreen.
Always I mean Alway going to the Beach with my love for the ocean suntan lotion and ice cold drinks
Always and never forget to wear sunscreen, hat and sunglasses.
It’s more safety than beauty, but stay hydrated! It dries out your hair and skin, but also it’s good for your body! I always make sure to tote my cool Contigo bottle filled with water or iced tea whenever I go out.
My tip is to use sunscreen daily
Wear sunglasses and use sunscreen.
My best summer beauty tip is to wear sunscreen.
Wear SPF on your face/neck daily in the summer even if it doesn’t seem sunny.
wear your sunhat and sunglasses
Always wear sunscreen and a hat to keep the sun off of your face.
Use moisturizers and sunscreen every day!
Use sunscreen and keep your skin and body hydrated.