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The secrets to great summer skin

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No matter how you treat your skin, how great your regime is or the quality of the products you use, in summer it’s imperative to always, always protect your skin from the sun.

Going to the beach

Try to keep off of the beach between 10 and 3. A great rule of thumb is that if your shadow is longer than you are tall, it’s much safer to be outside embracing in the sun.

When you’re putting on sunscreen, don’t wait until your toes are already in the sand! Apply it 20 minutes beforehand to give it has time to absorb into the skin and then re-apply every hour or as needed.

Other sun protection

It often goes unnoticed, but many medications can increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun. Next time you speak to a doctor or pharmacist, make sure to check that your medication isn’t jeopardizing your skin.

A good pair of sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection doesn’t just protect your corneas from the harmful rays of the sun, but also the sensitive skin around your eyes that’s prone to wrinkling.

Stay hydrated

Our skin also loses plenty of water, so moisturise morning and night, every single day and try to drink plenty of water; two litres a day is a good benchmark to set yourself.

Rinse your skin after you've been in a chlorinated swimming pool; chlorine is extremely harsh and will dry your skin. Afterwards, be sure to moisturise so you can return some of that moisture you’ve lost.

Be kind to your skin with the Natural AdvantAGE

African Extracts Rooibos’ AdvantAGE range makes use of Bio-Active Rooibos extract to pack its products with powerful antioxidants - naturally occurring chemicals that protect your skin from ageing, UV rays, pollution and general degradation that comes with age.

Their Enriched Hand & Nail Cream with SPF 15 is ideal for summer and perfect for dry, dehydrated skin. Preventing wrinkles and age-spots that come with everyday exposure to the sun, its handy size is great to keep in your handbag all summer long.

The Triple Action Serum, packed with marine plant actives, aloe vera, lavender, hyaluronic acid and more helps to firm and lift, rehydrate and strengthen the skin’s defences for smooth, velvety soft skin and youthful radiance, ideal for that post-beach boost.

More than just a moisturiser, the Intensive Day Cream with SPF 15 is liberally packed with natural ingredients to nourish, rejuvenate and firm, plus its SPF 15 rating ensures you’re protected right from the start of your day.

For more information on the range, visit africanextracts.com/natural-advantage

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