It's the time of the year, when the sun is out, the airports are getting full and everyone is heading to the beach...But what can you do to make your skin glow? What if your feet are not as smooth as they used to be? If you can’t travel outside the country, what will your summer look like? How can you benefit your well-being for this season?
We are here to give you some helpful tips on how to make your summer feel more radiant and sun-filled.
Summer skin
Everyone wants to have beautiful glowing skin, but sometimes our bodies don't always have that natural glow, and it's mostly the cause of dead skin cells. If these cells don’t break away from your skin, they will start to clog your pores and cause spots to form.
To remove dead skin cells, exfoliate your skin with body scrub once a week, to have that smooth and radiant skin. Be careful not to overdo it as it will cause irritation and redness. Don’t ruin that precious skin of yours.
Instead of using your usual hand or body wash, cleanse your skin using moisturising soap. Soap bars are natural because they do not require any preservatives, they can also last for a long time (about 4 to 6 weeks) and you don't need to pay for water, which is the main ingredient in hand wash.
We have three wonderful new soaps, for your to choose from :
Summer Fruits soap (fresh strawberries, oranges and zesty limes scent),
Vanilla and Honey soap (A Sweet and warming fragrance)
Heavenly Waters soap (A cool and refreshing fragrance)
These bars of soaps are made out of natural plant oils and butters. Quality bar soaps are made with premium ingredients such as jojoba oil, avocado oil and plant-based essential oils. Use them on your skin to feel nourished and refreshed.
Fabulous feet
If you're someone who loves your sandals and flip flops, I don’t have the best news for you. Using these summer shoes expose your feet to the elements, which causes them to get dirty very quickly and can make your soles dry and cracked.
Now I'm not saying you shouldn't wear your flip flops, we all like our flip flops, but that just means you have to take care of your feet even more this summer.
After the long summer week, schedule a spa day for yourself, and soak your feet in warm water, to soothe and to loosen the hard skin on your soles.
We have our Damask rose bath salts that you can sprinkle in your relaxing bath. It hydrates the skin and similar to the moisturising soap, it also removes dead skin cells from your feet.
We also strongly recommend a pumice stone, especially if you have calluses or cracked heels on your feet. They remove hard skin and help your feet to look and feel smooth. To top it off, add some colour to your toenails that suit your style.
Always have a spa day for your feet, you only have one pair after all.
Staycation
In the UK, and around the world it's been difficult to travel because of the impact of the pandemic. However, that shouldn't stop you from having the vacation that you deserve. If you can't travel to any country, what’s so wrong with a lovely staycation?
Transform your room into a tropical paradise by changing your cushions and rugs, and bringing in some summer colours. Replace your usual cushions with blue and white cushions instead, as it will give the room a coastal feel. Or replace your plain rug with a bright yellow one, as yellow is both a very cheery and warm colour to use. With the colours that I'm suggesting, mix them with the colour white, as it will create a balance with strong colours. Add in some plants around the corners of the room, to give it a natural feel. We recommend a Swiss Cheese plant, a species of flowering plant native to tropical forests of southern Mexico.
In the UK, irregular weather patterns often occur, which really ruin your mood for the summer. That doesn't have to be the case for you.
We're here to spice up your house, with our Summer candles that will radiate around your room to create a summer paradise. We have:
Black Coconut (A musky coconut fragrance)
Watermelon Wonder (A sweet and fruity scent)
Bahamas Breeze (A light scent of tropical fruits)
Don’t let anything limit you from having the summer you desire, no matter the location, the weather or situation.
Socialise
After being in lockdown, some people don't go out and socialise like they used to, which in itself is not helpful for their well-being. If you find it hard to speak or get to know people, you and I are in the same boat. It's hard to leave the comfort of your sofa or bed, and it may feel scary to meet someone new, but know that this will help you not to be confined in the same place, and to have new experiences in life. As humans, our nature is to communicate with others, so get off your sofa and start meeting new people. Maybe you can meet someone at a festival or a convention.
If you still feel too shy to go meet someone new, you can always hang out with the friends you know now or your closest family members. Maybe go for a picnic in the park, or have a BBQ.
When you’ve made plans to go out and meet with a friend, why not give them a warm hearted gift? Don’t know what to give? We’ve got you covered:
Honey & Vanilla Gift Set
Heavenly Breeze Gift Set
Home Candle Set
Give your friends a gift that will help them relax as well. Show that you care about their well-being too.
Now you know how to prepare your skin & feet for summer, as well as how to redecorate your house for the season. Don’t forget to go out and connect or reconnect with your loved ones. With this summer self-care routine, you're bound to have a great summer.