Suncare Central's 5 top tips to condition your skin!

During the summer months we are all so careful to ensure we are protected from the sun and during the colder months we tend to neglect our skin when it actually needs some additional TLC.

There are so many elements that challenge our skin during this period, whether it’s the cooler outdoor air or the warm indoor heating.

So here are our top tips on how to show your skin some love...

1. When you look good, you instantly feel more confident and content. Exfoliate your body with a gentle body scrub to uncover fresh new skin cells, leaving a healthy glowing skin that allows your skincare products to penetrate more deeply. If you can’t get to the sun, then bring the sun to you by adding a natural sun kissed glow to your body! Use a natural sunless tanner to achieve an all year round tan. We recommend Natural Tone Organic Skincare Sunless Tanner that contains natural and organic ingredients.

2. Drink plenty of water! Most of us think that dehydration is more of a problem in the summer, but actually when the indoor heating is on your body can dehydrate even more. Drink 3 litres per day to maintain your necessary hydration. Moisturize your body day and night, this will not only replace moisture that your skin loses but also act as a waterproof barrier that adds a protective layer to your skin, preventing further moisture loss. We recommend Natural Tone Organic Skincare Rosehip Aloe lotion that combines the healing properties of the Aloe cactus with pure Rosehip oil.

3. Soaking in a hot bath feels great at this time of the year but the intense heat of hot water actually breaks down the lipid barriers in the skin, which leads to a loss of moisture. A lukewarm bath with one or two drops of Natural Tone Organic Oil, will help relieve dry skin. After bathing, lightly towel dry your skin and apply a natural moisturiser to the skin.

4. Don’t be fooled by cloudy days as the sun’s UV rays will penetrate through the clouds. Before you go outside, apply a moisturising broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher to all exposed areas of your body. Natural Tone Organic Skincare SPF lotions, with their special blend of Rosehip Oil, Aloe and Zinc oxide are formulated to protect you and your family without the use of synthetic chemicals.

5. Don’t neglect your lips! We often wait until our lips are already chapped before we think about applying lip balm; however, prevention is better than the cure! Don’t wait until you experience dry lips, apply lip balm daily and especially at night when you are less likely to remove the balm through drinking or you licking your lips. Natural Tone Organic Skincare SPF15 Zinc Oxide Lip Balm stick helps heal dry, chapped, sun- or wind-burned lips.