Summer Glow-up: From Head to Toe in a Summer Mood
It’s about time! With summer finally just around the corner, we want nothing more than to get outdoors. Get ready and grab your summer glow-up! With clever beauty tools and professional skincare tips, you’ll outshine the sun this season. What brings your skin, hair, body, and soul into a summer mood? You’ll find the answers right here – and in your bathroom.
Let the Sunshine in
More energy, a great mood, and a zest for life: summer is the ultimate feel-good season. Before it officially kicks off, you can get yourself into the perfect mindset with a little wellness and self-care. Pampering rituals and beauty routines lower stress levels and can instantly brighten your mood. How perfect! By the way, this doesn't just work after a long, exhausting day, but right in the morning: turn your bathroom into a mini everyday spa and treat yourself to a few minutes of "me time" before work, and nothing will throw you off your game.
Home Spa for everyone
Even the smallest bathroom has what it takes to become your personal wellness oasis. All you need is a relaxing color scheme and a few accessories. The summer glow-up for your bathroom is easy to achieve in three simple steps:
Earthy tones and cream accents create a peaceful harmony. If you're not ready to repaint your bathroom or pick out new furniture, simply refresh your space with bath textiles, towels, and bathrobes in your favorite spa color.
Keep beauty tools and other small items organized in pretty baskets. It's an easy way to declutter and create a relaxing space.
Create the perfect relaxing atmosphere with Bluetooth speakers playing soothing sounds and aroma diffusers filled with pleasant scents. Citrus essences and grassy accents are the perfect match for those summer vibes.
Summer must-have? Sun protection!
Of course we love the sun – but only with a protective shield for our skin. Sunscreen is the most important beauty helper of the summer – and of course, of all other seasons too. Since you show a lot of skin in the summer and your sun protection has to work extra hard, regular exfoliations create the perfect base for applying your sun care. Use either an exfoliating sponge or mix your own DIY scrub using sea salt, olive oil, and a little honey. Apply to damp skin, rinse well, and then apply a moisturizer.
Did you know? The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is not a time limit! It describes the factor by which your skin's natural self-protection is extended. Very fair skin types have a self-protection time of about 5 minutes, which can be extended to about 4 hours with SPF 50. However, this only applies if you reapply regularly to ensure constant protection.
Good to glow
The perfect summer makeup doesn't take much: a sun-kissed complexion, freckles on your nose, a holiday sparkle in your eyes – in short, a simple summer glow-up! If you still want to play with looks and styles, look for hydrating, lightweight formulas, built-in SPF, and waterproof colors. With a touch of cream blush, a bit of powder bronzer, and some mascara, you're ready for everything summer has to offer.
Beauty Tip: Now it's especially important to remove all residue from your face in the evening. Sweat, makeup, and sunscreen can quickly clog pores. Special pore cleansers do an extra thorough job, reaching areas that are hard to get to during your daily skincare routine. Gentle vacuum technology lifts away everything that doesn't belong in your pores. This is how you prep your face for after-sun care.
Perfect Smoothness
When temperatures rise, things can quickly get pretty hot under your bangs. So why not start the summer with a fresh new hairstyle? Now is the perfect time to experiment, as hair actually grows faster in the summer due to the warmth. Unfortunately, that also goes for unwanted body hair. If you don't want to start every summer day shaving your legs and more, an epilator is your best friend. It's best to use it right after a shower or bath, when your pores are nice and open. Apply a soothing lotion after epilating and enjoy refreshingly smooth skin.
Summer Glow-Up Tip: It's best to start epilating at the very beginning of spring and repeat the process as needed. Once summer arrives, you'll find yourself needing touch-ups less and less.
Summer Care
Quite warm, having a beard – so just shave it off in summer? No way! Your beard is not only your personal style statement, but it also provides extra UV protection for your face. Just like the hair on your head, your beard hair needs plenty of care in the summer. Treat it to an extra dose of moisture after every day in the sun and rely on beard oil or beard balm. When it comes to styling, you can keep it more relaxed in the summer; even a well-groomed three-day stubble is perfect for the beach and the lake. You can easily trim lengths, edges, and everything in between with an electric beard trimmer. There are plenty of tutorials online to teach you how to care for it at home.
Spa Tip: For grooming (and all other beauty routines), you should be able to see yourself from all angles. Adjustable vanity mirrors for standing or mounting are the ideal power tool for your home spa. Opt for models with a bright LED light ring or install a suitable light source in the bathroom. Daylight lamps with a pleasant color temperature and suitable brightness are best suited for this.
Hands up, summer is here!
Your hands, feet, and nails should also be in tip-top shape for the summer. However, UV rays, chlorine or salt water, and high temperatures can lead to discolored nails, for example. Always wash your hands with fresh water after swimming and get your nails summer-ready: super-smooth nail edges and protective top coats are the perfect remedy against cracks or discoloration. Save yourself a trip to the nail salon and simply rely on an electric manicure and pedicure set. This will also instantly give you sandal-ready feet: with the right attachments, you can not only file, smooth, and seal your nails, but also easily remove calluses. That way, your socks can take a well-deserved break until fall!
Five Golden Rules for Your Summer Glow-Up
Whether it’s your skin, hair, mind, or body: your summer self deserves the absolute best! To stay ready for the heat, UV rays, and long sunny days, follow these five simple tips:
- Hydration is key! Inside and out. Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink water, and make sure all your skincare products have a high hydration factor.
- Lukewarm over ice-cold! Never set your AC or shower water too cold—especially when it's super hot outside or you're sweating. Big temperature drops can shock your system or lead to summer colds.
- Pop it in the fridge! The one exception to the lukewarm rule? Keep your beauty products in the fridge for an amazing, refreshing kick when you apply them.
- Seek out the shade! The sun is much stronger now, so it’s more important than ever to spend plenty of time in the shade. If there isn't any, a sun hat, cap, or visor is your best bet.
- Keep it casual! From effortless braids and messy buns to breezy linen outfits for the afternoon—don't be too hard on yourself when it comes to summer beauty and lifestyle. As long as you're on top of your sun protection, you can take it easy on the rest of your beauty routine. After all, a relaxed attitude is the ultimate summer look!
