Skincare essentials for your beach vacation

Travel has finally opened up after two long years and judging from the feed I’m seeing on my Instagram account, it seems everyone I know is on a beach vacation to the Maldives or Thailand. And who doesn’t love a good beach vacation? The sun, sand and sea are the perfect combination to get into relax, rejuvenate and recharge mode.

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A versatile cleanser

A good, efficient facial cleanser can make a world of a difference how your skin looks and feels. Cleansing oils are great for giving skin a good clean, makeup included and are most importantly, fuss-free! You don’t even need cotton pads!

To try: Lemon Quartz Ultra Soft Facial Cleansing Oil is a 2-in-1 makeup remover and cleanser that is gentle on your skin without compromising on efficacy. Your skin will be thoroughly cleansed without feeling tight or dry, exactly what you need after spending hours in the sun.

Sunscreen (but of course!)

Without a doubt your skin needs this and even more if you are planning to subject your skin to the sun’s mercy. Use sunscreen that contains at least SPF 50 and be generous with it. Properly applied SPF 50 sunscreen can block 98% of UVB rays, which are responsible for sunburns. UVB rays also play a big role in causing skin cancer. So you definitely want to keep your skin protected when under the sun.

To try: Besides applying sunscreen on your skin, there are supplements you can consume to increase your skin’s resistance to sunburn. Heliocare Oral Ultra includes Fernblock, renowned for its antioxidant properties, can help to reduce free radicals by up to 50%, preventing formation of pigmentation caused by UV rays. Simply consume one tablet daily, 30 minutes before sun exposure. Consume two tablets daily for intense sun exposure.

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Moisturiser

The sun can leave your skin feeling dry and parched. It’s important to bring a moisturiser along with you but do be mindful of the moisturiser you choose to bring along with you. Lightweight moisturisers are great for beach vacation, providing some much-needed TLC to your skin without feeling greasy or heavy on your skin – the last thing you need in a warm climate.

To try: Water Lift Water Lifting Glow Cream is a water-loving formulation enriched with ingredients like retinol, azelaic acid and hyaluronic acid, perfect for boosting the skin’s water content of the skin. Best of all, this cream is non-greasy and is quickly and easily absorbed by the skin, leaving it soft and supple.