One of the things I always tell my customers is that: puberty doesn’t end! Skin is a great barometer of what is happening inside your body and as such, it never seems to get to that point of perfect on its own.
One of the largest problems I hear about are the summer doldrums for skin: As you bare more, there is more to upkeep! With the warmer weather also comes more attention to skincare maintenance, particularly making sure the shoulders and back stay blemish-free. Here’s a quick guide on some methods to keep breakouts at bay:
Keep it clean.
By focusing on making sure to treat the dirt and sweat that gets taken down to the shoulder region from the hair follicles, you’re able to stop blemishes before they start. Use a cleanser that is designed to treat acne and oily skin. I usually recommend Dark Lavender and Lime Artisan Soap. Its essential oil blend of lavender, tea tree, and lime helps control acne while the activated charcoal draws dirt from the pores.
Salt for start, sugar for upkeep.
Removing dead skin cells helps unclog pores and freshen the complexion. For the beginning treatment, or for heavy sweat days, salt scrubs are the best as they are a deeper treatment than sugar. I loved Grapeseed and Lemon Salt Scrub as the lemon helps to tone the skin while the grapeseed bring skin-loving vitamins to the epidermis.
For regular upkeep, sugar is best as its a more gentle exfoliant (you can also use it on the face!). My go-to sugar scrub for summer is Grapefruit and Spearmint; the essential oil blend is so refreshing!
Moisturize… lightly.
The good thing about our scrubs is that they are dual action and contain shea butter and sunflower oil, which help keep skin lubricated. If you are concerned about losing moisture to the skin, a light moisturizer will help, but use sparingly.
Sun/block.
Getting a little sun is great for helping dry out excessive oil and tighten the pores. But a little definitely goes a long way, so make sure to use a non-comodegenic sunblock.
Hydration is key.
Your skin is a great barometer of what’s happening inside your body. By keeping hydrated you’re able to flush out toxins from the body, which will go a long way to helping the skin look fresh and clean.
This year for Mothers Day I asked my most trusted source on what the best gift was to offer: my Mom.
Patchouli usually brings a love/hate relationship with its signature scent. Many associate it with hippies and new age movements. I admit that I, too, was not a lover of patchouli for a long time. It came to me actually working with it to understand and appreciate how precious of an oil it is.
