Embrace These 6 Summer Self-Care Practices

Tips for summer self-care

Summer is a state of mind! Even if you’ve used up all your vacation days, you can still pamper yourself and practice some self-care this season. The long, sunny days and warm nights provide the perfect backdrop for relaxation and rejuvenation. It’s a time to slow down, enjoy the little things, and give yourself the attention you deserve. Whether you’re staying home or planning a mini-getaway, there are plenty of ways to make the most of this vibrant season. Here are nine simple ways to embrace summer self-care:

1. Embrace your vacation look

So what if you’re not jet-setting this summer? You still deserve that sun-kissed glow. Recreate the I-just-got-back-from-vacay vibe with sunscreen that leaves you feeling pampered and hydrated and hair products that give you those tousled beach waves.

Try LaserAway Beauty BFF SPF 50+ Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Tinted Color Corrector for your face. It’s a whipped, hydrating sunscreen that provides superior, broad-spectrum protection against daily UVA and UVB sun exposure, oxidative stress, and pollution. Sheer, tinted, self-balancing color makes skin look smooth and evens skin tone, leaving a radiant, healthy-looking glow.
For beach-worthy waves without all the work, check out Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray. Its salt-infused formula creates impeccable matte volume, texture, fullness, and hold to mimic tousled, just-off-the-beach waves. This foaming mousse also delivers its own beach protective blend with coconut water that shields hair from the drying and damaging effects of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays.

2. Score a last-minute deal to a local hotel

We all could use a staycation! You can easily escape for a few hours using apps that help you score last-minute deals to local hotels. Try DayUse.com or Hotel Tonight. To really pamper yourself, make sure the hotel has a spa or swimming pool. Then stock up on some magazines and unwind.

3. Take an outdoor yoga class

While you can do yoga anytime inside, why not take a yoga class outside? Take advantage of the summer months, soak up the sun, and relax. The great thing about doing yoga outdoors is that you don’t even need a yoga mat, but you do need sunscreen for your face and body!

4. Buy some flowers and plants

Stuck working inside all summer long? Then buy some flowers and plants, and decorate your office with them. Be sure to set some flowers next to your computer so you get a delightful surprise when reading and writing emails.

5. Schedule a DIY spa day

Schedule a DIY spa day and OD on bath oils, candles, music, face masks, and lotions. Make your own face masks using natural ingredients in your fridge, such as avocados and eggs. Soak in a tub while sipping your favorite drink and relaxing, then give yourself a manicure.

6. Hang outside all afternoon

There’s no better way to embrace summer than hanging outside all afternoon. Grab a blanket, a good book, mineral water, snacks, and SPF, and you’re all set to go. Soak up the sun and chillax!

7. Indulge in summer-themed skincare

Summer is the perfect time to switch up your skincare routine with products that are lightweight, refreshing, and infused with summer scents. Look for gel-based moisturizers, cooling face mists, and citrus-scented body scrubs, such as Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Body Scrub.

8. Explore a new outdoor hobby

Summer is the ideal time to try something new and adventurous. Whether it’s paddleboarding, hiking, or gardening, exploring a new outdoor hobby can be both exciting and therapeutic. Engaging in physical activities under the sun not only boosts your mood but also improves your overall health. If you prefer something more relaxing, consider starting a garden. Growing your own herbs and vegetables can be incredibly rewarding and gives you the added benefit of fresh, homegrown produce.

9. Get a Hydrafacial

When it comes to summer self-care, glowing skin is at the top of the list. Hydrafacials are a fantastic way to achieve that dewy, radiant look that screams summer. This non-invasive treatment combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration, and antioxidant protection, resulting in clearer, more beautiful skin without discomfort or downtime. The best part? It’s suitable for all skin types and addresses a variety of skin concerns, including fine lines, wrinkles, and clogged pores.

You deserve it

Summer is the perfect time to pamper yourself, especially if you can’t take an extended vacation. You can easily practice some much-needed self-care and indulge yourself by basking in the sun outside, giving yourself some DIY spa treatments, cultivating new hobbies, and bringing the great outdoors inside. Remember that you deserve it!

References

“6 Ways to Pamper Yourself This Summer — Even if You’re Out of Vacation Days,” Cosmopolitan, May 30, 2018.
“Pamper Yourself! 10 Ways to Totally Self-Indulge,” The Muse, n.d.
“30 Things to Do by Yourself This Summer,” POPSUGAR, June 26, 2018.