Body & beauty

6 ways to get summer-ready

Look fabulous this summer with our handy tips

Get the glow

If your complexion looks as though it hasn’t seen sunlight for months, don’t despair! This Translucent Bronzing Tint from Dr. Hauschka can be mixed with any face or body cream for a fresh, sun-kissed healthy glow. The non greasy liquid tint highlights the natural beauty of all skin tones and is easily absorbed. Plus its formula includes witch hazel, olive oil, beeswax and mineral pigments that protect and nurture while evening out skin tone.
£28.50, dr.hauschka.com/en_GB

Cleanse and tone

Keeping up a good cleansing and toning skincare regime is essential whatever the season, and the Frakincense and Rose Face Toner from award-winning brand AA Skincare refreshes and revitalises skin to leave it with a natural glow. The rehydrating and balancing formula uses 100 percent natural ingredients and is designed to both prepare skin for daily moisturising and refresh tired and dry skin throughout the day. It features extracts of rejuvenating frankincense, fragrant damask rose, anti-inflammatory honeysuckle and soothing white willow bark as well as antioxidant-rich pomegranate which works to give you a boost.
£7.98, aaskincare.co.uk

Look after sensitive skin

Dry and sensitive skin isn’t just a winter complaint – it can be a problem in the summer months, too. Soothe and comfort your body with the help of the Barefoot SOS Face & Body Rescue Cream, which works with your skin’s natural defences.
Free from parabens, paraffin and SLS/SLES, the clinically-proven nurturing complex provides targeted relief, ensuring a beautiful, healthy complexion all year round and is ideal for sufferers of dry and sensitive skin, including those prone to eczema or psoriasis.
The 98 percent natural botanical blend of chickweed, stellaria and burdock extracts helps soothe and comfort skin, whilst evening primrose and macadamia oils deeply nourish and moisturise.
From £5.95, barefoot-sos.com

Spritz with moisture

When it’s hot outside, a refreshing spritz of a moisturising mist can do wonders for dry skin. We love Kathleen Natural’s Rebalancing & Soothing Tonifying Mist which quenches skin with abundant moisture to maintain balance and helps to relieve dry patches and soothe irritation. The alcohol-free formula includes active aloe vera and glycerin to gently revitalise skin suppleness, and chamomile water and lemon extract which work together to heal and soothe skin irritation, leaving skin more toned, less red and with a radiant appearance. Perfect for a post-cleanser toner or whenever your skin needs refreshing and soothing.
£23, kathleennatural.co.uk

Don’t forget your nails

With warmer weather on the horizon, it’s time to turn attention to your nails. Ensure they look their best with a splash of colour from Maggie Anne. The vegan-friendly nail polish brand offers 30 super glossy nail polish shades to choose from. As well as being suitable for vegans, they’re toxin and cruelty-free. This award-winning gel effect polish also comes with a wide angled brush for a streak-free application every time.
£10.50, maggieanne.co.uk

Hydrate and moisturise

Using a good quality moisturiser with SPF is a must during the sunny months, and this anti-ageing BeeBee Cream from Heaven Skincare contains silk to make the skin soft and supple. We love!
Other ingredients include bee venom (the hot new skincare saviour everyone’s talking about) and hyaluronic acid to help achieve a youthful and radiant appearance. As well as hydrating fine lines and wrinkles and helping repair spots, the moisturiser has a subtle tint, perfect for the summer months, and is available in three different shades.
£37, heavenskincare.com