During the summer period, every lady needs to know how to maintain your skin in tip-top condition. In Singapore, we constantly experience scorched, humid weather. Here are 10 Japanese beauty secrets we would like to share with you.
1. Drink plenty of water
Choosing water over sugar-sweetened drinks helps you maintain a healthy weight. Did you know that adding lemon to your plain drinking water helps to aid digestion and cleanse your system? Add a few slices of lemon to your water bottle to flavour it and stay hydrated at all times.
2. Using sunscreen, aka sunblock
Never neglect using sunscreen as part of your beauty routine; it’s a crucial step to ensure that your face and body are protected, which helps avoid skin damage and premature ageing. Do you know that babies aged 6 months and above have already been recommended to start using sunscreen? That is why, if you do not habitually use one, you should start right now!
P.S.: Avoid the sun’s peak hours between 10 am and 12 pm, as that’s when the UV rays are the strongest.
3. Taking cold showers
A cool shower after excessive sweating helps keep the skin fresh and clean, reducing the chances of acne breakouts, and the instant change in temperature relieves the body of fatigue and boosts mental alertness.
4. Eat refreshing fruits for a hydration boost
Research has shown that these three fruits have the highest water content: watermelon (92%), tomatoes (94-95%) and strawberries (92%). Here are some tips on how to incorporate them into your daily routine to get a hydration boost.
- Watermelon: Sip a glass of watermelon juice to experience instant coolness on a hot, humid day.
- Tomatoes: Replace your potato chips, chocolates and sweets with Cherry Tomatoes, a healthy snack for everyone.
- Strawberries: Add strawberries to your yoghurt and fruit salad, or eat them on their own to savour their sweetness!
5. Buff your way to radiance
No one wants dull and rough-looking skin. Try exfoliating your face and body once or twice a week to remove dry and dead skin cells and encourage the growth of new cells for smoother skin.
P.S.: There’s no point in using a body lotion/cream constantly, but if no exfoliation is done, you’re just moisturising your dead skin. What should be done is to scrub and exfoliate to remove your dry and dead skin and get healthy, glowing skin.
6. Indulge in a cooling spa treatment
Indulge in a relaxing spa treatment to relax, rejuvenate and refresh yourself. This summer, Ikeda Spa presents our special edition summer spa promotion to bring you an escape from the scorched, humid weather. This truly refreshing experience is designed to enhance your mental and physical well-being in the scorching weather.
7. Love your eyes, too
Sunglasses are not just an awesome fashion accessory; they play a crucial role in protecting your eyes against the sun’s UV rays, which can cause certain damage to the eyes. If you’re out in the sun for a period of time, always wear sunglasses as they prevent you from getting Cataracts, which is a clouding of the eye’s lens that can cause blurred vision.
Be kind to your eyes, and make them feel comfortable when you’re out in the sun. Also, prevent squinting and let your eyes stay dry.
8. Use a chapstick for kissable lips
Keeping your face and body hydrated and moist is equally important for your lips as well. You wouldn’t want to go on a date with your lips feeling dry and scaly. Always carry a lip balm or chapstick with you to ensure your lips are hydrated and in top condition, which will boost your confidence. With that, you are well-prepared for your summer date.
9. Use a face mask regularly
Many face masks are available on the market that target different skin concerns. Here are some of our recommendations for skin concerns you may have this summer.
- Aloe Vera Mask: It calms down the skin after long hours of exposure to the sun and has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
- Rice Bran Mask: It helps hydrate and brighten the skin after use, while also exfoliating. We highly recommend the Chidoriya brand, a 100% organic and natural beauty brand from Japan. You may get this rice bran powder.
10. Get your beauty rest
Sleeping well enables you to feel, think and perform at your fullest potential. Many sleep studies show that people who get seven hours or less of sleep on average per night are more likely to become overweight. Not only that, but lack of sleep also adversely affects the immune system, which can lead to falling sick quickly.
Therefore, it is essential to ensure that you get sufficient rest to perform at your best.
