Enjoy A Sunsational Summer with Elave

Enjoy a ‘sunsational’ summer with Elave Skincare’s tips for healthy, glowing skin 

Great looking skin can be yours this summer with a little help from our ultimate skincare guide. Get ready to glow by drinking plenty of water, eating well, and ensuring your get plenty of sleep and fresh air. But to look your very best you need to follow a number of skincare steps: Preparation, Cleansing, Protection, Hydration and Repair.

Get prepping with Elave Rejuvenating Night Treatment which contains hydrating emollients and glycolic acid arginine complex to rejuvenate your skin while you sleep. This special formulation promotes cellular regeneration and stimulates collagen synthesis to reveal younger looking, brighter and deeply hydrated skin.

Beat clogged, sweaty pores in hot weather by cleansing twice daily withElave Facial Cleanser, a sulfate-free formula with antioxidant vitamin E to protect against cellular damage and repair dry, sensitive skin. For maximum hydration tryElaveHydrating Cream Cleansera vitamin B5 and E enriched formula which contains aloe vera and natural glycerin.

Protect your skin every day of the year with a broad spectrum sunscreen

Protect your skin every day of the year withElave Daily Skin Defence SPF45, a unique combination of oil free emollients together and high UVA and UVB protection. The invisible zinc is absorbed quickly and the vitamin B5 and E antioxidant enriched formula helps protect the skin and repair environmental dermal damage. The high Sun Protection Factor helps guard against the signs of UV exposure such as dark spots, roughness and loss of elasticity. 

Get the glow, not the rash by using a sunscreen that is kind to delicate skin.Elave Sun is specially created for reactant skin and is water-resistant to keep you safer for longer.Elave Sun SPF30andSPF 50+ are infused with 12 antioxidants and 9 botanicals to guarantee no itching, prickling or rashes while delivering high protection against the UVA & UVB rays which cause premature skin ageing, sunburn and melanoma.

Some types of eczema, eg photosensitive dermatitis, can react badly to UV, triggering flare-ups which can occur shortly after exposure – or even days later. Certain types of medication can also increase skin sensitivity in sunlight, so this is worth discussing with your healthcare professional. If you are prone, avoid sitting out at the hottest part of the day and cover up with a hat and a loose t-shirt.

Lying in the sun is not beneficial for acne, some eczema or rosacea

Lying out in the sun does not help acne. That is a mistaken belief. The dehydrating effect of the sun may look like it is helping to clear up your skin, but ultimately it does more harm than good. This is because the sun dries and thickens the top layer of the skin and the body responds by producing even more oil in compensation, leading to more breakouts later on. 

As with eczema, it is vital to wear a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 every day. Another plus is thatElave Sun sunscreens are non-comedogenic and so won’t make your skin look any shinier than it already does. Non-comedogenic means our sunscreens are oil-free and will not block your pores, which could make your acne worse.

Sunlight and rosacea are not a good mix. Even a few minutes of exposure can lead to redness and flushing across the nose, cheeks and face, so use a gentle, non-irritant sunscreen, a big sunhat to protect your face, and stay in the shade during the hottest hours of the day. Also, avoid too much alcohol and spicy foods. 

Don’t forget to protect lips and eyes against environmental damage 

Don’t forget to protect your lips and eyes as well.Elave Daily Lip Defence SPF20 is an ultra-hydrating balm with broad-spectrum protection. This multi-action formula with coconut oil, shea butter, naturally derived collagen and vitamin E reconditions, softens, smooths, and protects lips from environmental damage. Menthol gives a cooling sensation. 

Elave Eye Rescue Serum is a light, easily absorbed balm with a matte finish which contains natural humectants and bio extracts. Brazilian Muira Puama and Madonna Lily reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness, while Aloe Vera juice calms and soothes. Vitamins B5, C and E provide excellent antioxidant environmental protection. 

If you are feeling overheated after a long, hot day on the beach or by the pool, the best way to cool your body down is with a tepid (not cold) bath or shower. Elave Body Wash andElave Shower Gel make short work of old sunscreen, sweat and dust with their gentle, non-sulfate formulas. 

Store your aftersun in the fridge for maximum cooling comfort

Dab your skin with a soft towel and while still damp applyOvelle Aqueous Menthol for an effective post-sun soother orElave Botanical Aftersun, which is packed with nourishing ingredients like aloe vera, coconut extract, vanilla planifolia, apple, apricot, vitamin E and natural glycerin. Store them in the fridge for maximum cooling comfort.

Hydration, more hydration, and even more hydration is at the heart of effective skincare. Did you know hyaluronic acid delivers up to 12 hours’ skin hydration?Elave Skin Balancing Moisturiser contains probiotics, Manuka Honey, vitamins B5 & E, and hyaluronic acid to boost hydration levels, smooth the appearance of fine lines, and restore a healthy skin barrier. Elave Intense Moisture Surge delivers a powerful fusion of coconut oil, shea butter, vitamins and glycerin to plump up the skin and leave it feeling soft and rejuvenated.