Easy remedies for common summer beauty problems
Live your best life this summer by giving your hair and skin everything it needs to feel and look good with a couple of clever products and a few tweaks to your beauty regime.
Green hair
Enjoy cooling off in the pool without worrying about your blonde tresses turning green by drenching your hair with fresh water before a swim. If your hair is already saturated when it comes into contact with chlorinated water, it won’t be able to absorb as much of the oxidised metals from the chlorine, which gives it that green tint. Wash hair with a shampoo and conditioner that will help protect the blonde colour such as Provoke Touch of Silver Brightening Shampoo (R120.00) and Conditioner (R120.00). The violet pigment actively neutralizes brassy, yellow tones and treats colour fading and dullness.
Hair spa: Chlorine dries out hair, which can make your hair more susceptible to damage. Treat your hair to a spa experience with a weekly (or bi-weekly) hair mask to help replenish that moisture, give your hair colour a kick and protect it against environmental damage with the Marc Anthony Complete Color Care Nourishing Hair Mask (R189.95).
Itchy beard
The summer heat can cause major beard itch, as you sweat more causing your beard to hold more bacteria which may lead to dry, sensitive skin underneath and leads to itchiness. Prevent this irritation by stepping up your grooming routine with the three C’s:
1.Cleanse: Start by cleansing your skin and beard thoroughly twice a day to remove dirt and bacteria. The all-in-one Cantu Men’s Collection 3 In 1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash (R139.95) is a super easy, quick solution for all your cleansing needs.
- Condition: Replenish the moisture and soften your beard hair and skin with the Clubman 2-in-1 Beard Conditioner (R209.95).
- Comb: Brush your beard daily to keep it healthy and shiny. The Evolve Deep Stimulating Brush (R149.95) with medium bristles that help distribute oils through the hair while stimulating the skin and scalp to promote healthy hair growth.
Flaky scalp
While most people assume a flaky scalp is a typical winter problem, it is in fact very common in summer too! When exposed to the sun, the sensitive scalp skin can burn easily and become dry, which results in discomfort, itchiness and flakiness.
Keep your scalp protected by wearing a hat in the sun and remove dead skin cells, bacteria and excess oils with a weekly scalp scrub.
Try out Umberto Giannini Scalp Scrub Exfoliating Anti-Dandruff Treatment (R189.95) which is packed with natural exfoliants from fruit enzymes and micro grains of natural walnut shell to keep your scalp healthy and flake-free.
Apply lightweight oils to your scalp and hair to prevent dryness such as the Umberto Giannini Banana Butter Nourishing Superfood Scalp + Hair Oil (R189.95) which is made with a non-greasy formula to help maintain a healthy scalp without making your hair oily.
