Body & beauty

5 Ways To Get Summer-Ready, Naturally!

Now that the sunshine has arrived, make sure you’re looking and feeling your best with these top tips

1. Improve your smile

Style trends may come and go, but a healthy white smile is always in fashion. One way to improve your mouth and gum health naturally is via the ancient ayurvedic tradition of oil pulling which involves swirling a tablespoon of oil in your mouth for 10 to 15 minutes. This helps dislodge plaque and bacteria in the mouth and results in brighter, whiter teeth. On top of this, it also supports the body’s natural ability to detoxify.
For a simple and affordable way to incorporate oil pulling into your everyday routine, CocoBaci has developed a product which gives a modern twist on this ancient tradition. Made from certified organic ingredients, its sachets of oil come in three delicious flavours: Fennel and Lemon Sparkle, Cool Mint and Raspberry Kisses.
£19.95 for 15 sachets, coco-baci.com

2. Protect yourself against the sun

The benefits of wearing sun tan lotion have long been promoted and the importance of protecting your skin is a message that’s hard to ignore. And, to give your skin the best treatment possible always opt for those with natural ingredients which block rays rather than absorb them. Not The Norm’s Shade All-Natural Sunscreen is one such choice.
Unscented and with only four natural ingredients (organic coconut oil, unrefined shea butter, unrefined beeswax and non-nano zinc oxide), it’s been made to nourish and protect your skin from the broadest spectrum of damaging UVA and UVB rays.
At an ideal SPF30, it’s suitable for all skin types and all ages.
£6.75 for 100ml, not-the-norm.com

3. Say goodbye to unwanted hair

As the temperature rises and clothes are shed, unwanted hair can be a problem in the summer months. And if you’re fed up with shaving and waxing, perhaps it’s time to try a new technique? Made from all-natural plant-derived extracts and containing only natural moisturisers and preservatives, Stophair’s formula is safe to use anywhere on the body and can help reduce hair growth permanently.
Without harsh chemicals or requiring any invasive, painful techniques other permanent hair removal systems offer, Stophair is a topical solution applied to the skin after hair removal. Its patented formula saturates the hair follicle, where its unique blend of purified plant extracts, specialty enzymes and natural moisturisers go to work to naturally reduce hair growth.
£29.95 for 125ml, stophairuk.com

4. Moisturise and hydrate

Just because the sun is out doesn’t mean you can forgo elements of your winter skincare regime. In fact, it’s just as important to give your skin a moisturising boost in summer as it is in the cooler months – you just have to make sure you’re using the right sort of product. Rio Rosa Mosqueta Chilean Rosehip Seed Oil, for example, is combined with specially sourced active plant ingredients in a creamy body butter which deeply nourishes and hydrates the skin.
These ingredients include shea butter, which soothes dryness, replenishes natural oils and improves skin’s elasticity, babassu, which is a gentle moisturiser for both dry and oily skin, and sacha inchi which prevents the skin from harmful oxidative damage.
£13.95, (available for a limited time for £10), riorosa.co.uk

5. Look radiant and glowing

For a gorgeous and glowing complexion without the worries of UVA damage caused by sunbathing, opt for a self tan. Delight Touch’s Organic Mandarin & Vanilla Self Tan has been specially developed to be used as a one application self tan or a gradual self tan. It not only contains DHA derived from sugar and glycerin, but also a special high quality ingredient called erythulose which comes from the sugars of raspberries.
Plus, ingredients such as rosehip, hemp, carrot oil, aloe vera and pomegranate will ensure your skin feels fully nourished and moisturised.
£19, delighttouch.co.uk