After-Sun Skincare
It’s summertime and we’ve all been guilty of basking in the sun for a little too long. While we encourage a healthy dose of vitamin D, especially when it involves an adventure at the beach or a relaxing pool day with friends & loved ones… we also know that overexposure to the sun can happen easily while we’re having a good time. Aside from the sun, we’re often exposed to a variety of outdoor elements, from water to wind & this creates some friction in your complexion. Whether you’ve been sunning at the beach or traveling on a plane, your skin can really suffer. Not to worry, we have the perfect protocol to cool you down, refresh & rehydrate your skin for when you are feeling the effects of too much sun.
Starting with your gorgeous face, the first thing you’re going to want to ensure is that you are adding a ton of hydration into your usual skincare routine. We recommend opting for something that is refreshing, soothing & gentle for all skin types. One of our favorite skincare duos to really replenish your skin’s moisture barrier while re-fortifying it with nutrients AND combating hyperpigmentation at the same time is the Agent Nateur Holi(Water) and Holi(C) duo.
This duo works by combining the Holi(C), which is a vitamin C + calcium powder, with the Holi(Water), a hyaluronic acid liquid toner that contains both rose & pearl to soothe, protect, hydrate & heal the skin. The Holi(Water) activates the special form of vitamin C, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate (SAP) and the product combination then goes onto ease inflammation, prevent premature aging by protecting against future UVA/UVB rays & treat those sun spots & any hyperpigmentation. To read more about why this vitamin C product is so unique & all of the amazing benefits, read more about it on the blog HERE*. The Holi(Water) is even beautiful to use on its own for that super nourishing drink of hydration, with calming lavender water & softening, soothing cucumber. It fills in fine lines, reduces redness, heals irritated skin & is rich in antioxidants! You really cannot go wrong with one of our all time favorite hero skincare combinations here at Citrine.
Too much time under the sun can result in dark spots, discolored skin tone & uneven texture, also known as hyperpigmentation. To brighten up your complexion & target any uneven areas, you’re going to want to reach for products that combat dullness & revive skin cells into their youthful, radiant state. This is where we reach for the super powered Concentrated Brightening skincare collection by Tata Harper. This is another dynamic duo that works amazingly in tandem with each other but can also be used individually to really help correct discoloration & even out the skin tone. The Concentrated Brightening Essence is going to deliver a dose of plumping hydration & luminosity while gently exfoliating away uneven, dead skin cells & then promote cellular turnover.
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CONCENTRATED BRIGHTENING ESSENCE
The Concentrated Brightening Serum is the second step for a serious boost of revitalization for your skin and it’s formulated with over 69 innovative, ultra-potent brightening ingredients such as Sea Fern, modulating Encapsulated Plankton and a triple natural retinoic acid complex. The technologies utilized in these tone correcting formulations are very cutting edge so you can trust that you’re going to be able to reverse some of those vacation days for a dramatically brighter, supple complexion.
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CONCENTRATED BRIGHTENING SERUM
One of our favorite tips when we are experiencing dull, dry & uneven post sun skin is to really gently exfoliate your skin to encourage the buffing away of dead skin & the resurfacing of the new skin cells. We want to utilize products that remove that top, undesirable layer of skin that include damaged or pigmented skin cells so they can begin to break down & fade over time, revealing fresh, bright new skin. We have an entire feature that you can read here on resurfacing your skin for your smoothest, most even & glowing complexion… a perfect summer read when you’re going through that post-vacation skin period. For the face, we definitely recommend the Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask, which is a best selling mask that is perfect for giving you those at home mini facial results for baby soft, totally revived skin.
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RESURFACING MASK
Let’s not forget the lips. This vulnerable & delicate area can get easily damaged by long days in the sun so we want to follow a similar protocol that we did on our face, gently exfoliate the dead skin & then replenish, hydrate & nourish. For a delicious & effective way to buff away any dry, flaky skin on the lips, we’re loving the Fitglow Lip Scrubbing Mask. It’s rich berry color is thanks to cranberry & blueberry seeds that work to transform the lips. Follow with the new Kypris Lip Elixir, a jasmine-infused, insanely hydrating lip treatment that will have your lips feeling ultra-luxurious & revived.
An obvious but oh so necessary skincare hack for any post-sun situation is to grab the ice. Ice not only reduces inflammation, calms redness & de-puffs, but also tightens pores by causing blood vessels to contract. We love to calm our complexion & cool down with the Skin Gym IceCoolie Ice Roller after a long summer day. This beauty tool also works to sculpt, tone & encourage lymphatic drainage so you really can’t go wrong!
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ICECOOLIE ICE ROLLER
Your body deserves to be treated with just as much attention & care as your face. After long days in the sun, you’re going to luxuriate, replenish & re-fortify your body’s hydration level. The same three step process that we follow for our face applies to the body as well. To being this body beautifying post sun ritual, you’re going to want to start with a gently exfoliation. The Tata Harper Smoothing Body Scrub is going to give you that gorgeous, buffed finish from head to toe with five different sources of exfoliants including sea salt, sugar & apricot microspheres. Once buffed into dry skin, wet your skin and continue to scrub until you get that smooth, soft feeling.
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SMOOTHING BODY SCRUB
To restore the skin’s hydration levels, it’s vital to moisturize after you step out of the shower. We love to use a super nourishing body oil because it helps to restore the function of the skin barrier over time and delivers a richer, more deeply nourishing hydration. The Agent Nateur Holi(Body) is a gorgeous, decadent body oil that will bring your parched, post-sun skin back into a supple, smooth state. Not only does this oil penetrate into the skin for intensive hydration but it also works to correct dark spots & heal hyperpigmentation on the body.
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HOLI(BODY)
Next, this is where we go in with an innovative body product that is unlike anything on the market. The latest body product from Tata Harper is their Resurfacing Body Serum and this is going to give you the same results as their best selling Resurfacing Mask & Resurfacing Serum, formulated with face- grade ingredients. As mentioned above, resurfacing your skin is the best way to remove any dullness, any dry, dehydrated skin & then stimulate the production of new skin cells, new collagen & achieve total vibrancy. This body serum is loaded with AHA superfruits, vitamins C & A plus hyaluronic acids & natural peptides to really nourish your arms, legs & everything in between.
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RESURFACING BODY SERUM
To finish off your body care ritual and indulge in that final step to achieve an incredible supple, plump glow, we love the Tata Harper Redefining Body Balm. Loaded with 22 high performance ingredients such as rich butters and protective antioxidants, this enriching, firming cream seals in all of the nutrients & nourishment your body needs.
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REDEFINING BODY BALM
Last but not least, let us not neglect our hair. An excess of sun exposure can lead to rough texture, dry strands & dull, split ends. Our hair follicles are almost just as sensitive as our skin yet we often forget to protect & replenish our locks. Too much sun roughens the hair cuticle and destroys the keratin layer of our hair which leads to dry, brittle, faded hair that is prone to breakage. To re-infuse your strands with deep nourishment, nutrients & hydration, reach for the Agent Nateur Hair Silk(Peptides) which is a super luxe serum that lightly coats the strands in French Silk Peptides, monoi oil & hyaluronic acid to restore the natural proteins and revive even the most parched summer hair.
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