7 Ways To Refresh Yourself For Summer

By Samantha Hallinger

The heat, the sun, the beautiful blue sky, the happy people wandering the streets – you know summertime can’t be beat. And once you refresh yourself for summer, everyone will take notice of your hotness as well.

After spending all those months in sheer hibernation and putting on all those layers of clothes, it’s time to refresh yourself for summer and give your face, body and wardrobe an overhaul.

So if you’re ready to refresh yourself for summer, here are the myriad ways you can do so.

Refresh yourself for summer tip #1
Revive your skin
After all those months stuck in heated house, your skin must be begging for an overhaul; give it what it needs every day and get that sun kissed look that all women vie for.

To start, hydrate your skin by drinking water throughout the day, every day. About 2 liters is what’s needed to maintain youthful, healthy looking skin.

Next, exfoliate your skin by using a loofah in the shower or an exfoliating soap (an apricot scrub works wonders).

If you want to add a little color to your skin, considering you’re probably looking a little pasty, invest in a self-tanner (try Neutrogena Instant Bronze Sunless Tanner) and use it until you achieve the desired color.

Finally, keep your skin looking soft and smooth by applying a lotion to your skin after you shower. This will lock in moisture and ensure you never have dry-patch elbow.

Refresh yourself for summer tip #2
Tone your body
You can’t expect to wake up and own the perfect body (at least, few of us can), so if you want to refresh yourself for summer, you need to step up your fitness regime. We all tend to get lazy during the winter because, well, we have to cover everything up anyway; but now it’s time to show off, and you need to look your hottest if you want to wear those skimpy tops.

Get to the gym ASAP and perform the requisite 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of strength training at least 3 times a week if you want to see any significant changes in your body.

Refresh yourself for summer tip #3
Eat healthier
The “go-with” when it comes to the gym, eating healthier is part of the fitness regime for summer. And besides, when it’s hot outside, there’s nothing that’s more refreshing than fruits & vegetables.

Although lean proteins and good fats should also make up part of your diet, eating 5 handfuls of fruits and 5 handfuls of vegetables a day, and steering clear of processed foods will help get your body summer ready in no time.

Refresh yourself for summer tip #4
Put away winter wear
It’s time to forget winter ever existed and look ahead to summer as though it will never end. That said, it’s time to put all those bulky winter sweaters and coats away and bust out the skimpy tops, shorts and skirts you’ve been waiting months to wear.

Go shopping! You’re not committed to last year’s summer wear. Hell no! Go out and get yourself some trendy summer pieces that make you feel sexy all over.

Refresh yourself for summer tip #5
Rejuvenate your face
As with your body, your face needs some rejuvenation as well. To start, book a facial today.

Next, remember to exfoliate once a week (Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser is fantastic) in order to maintain that fresh, youthful look.

Finally, invest in a high end face self-tanner like Clarins Tinted Self-Tanning Face Cream; you can blend it into your regular moisturizer and use it to give your face that tinted glow.

Refresh yourself for summer tip #6
Get your hair did
Summertime is the perfect time to go for change when it comes to your hairstyle. Whether it’s simply trimming off the ends or adding blonde highlights, update your look with a healthier looking head of hair.

And while summer is fantastic in and of itself, the sun can wreak havoc on your hair, so make sure to treat it – whether professionally or at home – with a hot essential oil treatment (like soybean, castor or olive) once a week.

Refresh yourself for summer tip #7
Get a pedicure
After suffocating your feet in socks and boots for an entire season, it’s time you let your feet take a breath of fresh air… and that means open toe shoes! Yay!

But wait; are your feet and toes looking like something out of the Amazon forest? Many of us tend to neglect our feet in the winter, so book your pedicure appointment today and make sure to keep your feet looking hot all summer. Remember; a man will judge you on your toes.

Always refresh yourself for summer

With the sun shining and you looking your absolute best, this summer will likely be one of your best ever. So keep yourself looking refreshed and wait as the myriad men fall all over themselves trying to get with you.