Natural Skin Remedies for the Summer

The sunny, warm summer months means more time outdoors picnicking or relaxing by the beach. The changes in the weather call for seasonal skincare that is specifically designed to protect and nourish your skin. Try these seven natural skincare remedies for the summer, so you can glow as bright as the sun all summer long.

Natural Bug Spray
The humid, hot weather during the summer might be great for a day at the pool. But  it can also draw out pesky mosquitoes. This natural bug repellent recipe from Martha Stewart combines witch hazel and water with 40 drops of eucalyptus essential oil; a plant that naturally repels mosquitoes and other insects.

After Sun Cream
Spending lots of time in the sunshine can do wonders for your health. All that vitamin D helps boost your mood and immunity. But, too much sun can also damage your skin. This DIY after sun cream from Food Fun Family blog helps to nourish and restore. The aloe vera gel, shea butter, coconut oil, lavender essential oil in the cream helps to hydrate and soften sun kissed skin after a day outside.

Natural Hair Protectant
Your skin isn’t the only part of the body exposed to the sun when you spend time outdoors. The sun also affects your hair. This DIY hairspray from Beautycon helps to moisturize and protect your hair from the sunshine, using a combination of hydrating white tea and floral scented lavender oil. 

Refreshing Watermelon Water
Staying hydrated plays a big role in keeping skin healthy, especially during the active summer months. This easy, natural water recipe from the Resplendent Kitchen blog combines our favorite summer fruit (watermelon) blended with ice, freshly squeezed lime juice, and a pinch of Himalayan sea salt.

Summer Lip Balm
If the sun and heat dry your lips, try this DIY lip balm from the Twin Eagles wilderness school website. Shea butter, coconut oil, beeswax, and almond oil combine for a naturally moisturizing summertime balm that smells delicious! Get creative and add your own selection of herbs for additional health benefits, like chickweed to heal sunburned lips.

Foot Cream
Nothing beats the freedom of feeling your toes in the sand or the grass against your feet. But, going barefoot can also cause your heels to crack and dry out. verywell health recommends using natural moisturizers, like coconut oil or honey, to protect and restore your feet. Apply to your feet daily to heal from dryness and sun exposure, so your tootsies can look and feel their best all summer long!

Green Tea Toner 
Skin toner is a liquid skincare product that helps protect skin, remove impurities, and even overall tone. This DIY Green Tea Toner from Wow Skin Science contains antioxidants that help heal damage from the environment. Spray it daily on your skin for a rejuvenating glow.