Like everyone, I have my quirks. What is it? It’s nothing major, but I take my time to shower after sunbathing.
I have a love/hate relationship with the sun. Sweating while clothed is not my thing and I only enjoy it when at the beach. And because I do love being tan, I tend to bask under the sun for as long as I possibly can. Of course, I take some breaks, like jumping into the closest body of water available. But when I’ve had enough, I linger around for hours, too lazy to shower. I have gone straight to dinner, unbathed. So there. It’s out. I do have some hygiene quirks, like everyone else.
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In this case, misery loves company, and to make myself feel better about some self-care shortcuts, I’m dragging you all in with me.
Here are some of the products I use to make me both look and feel fresh after a day’s worth of lingering under the sun.
Puressentiel Skin Glitter Dry Oil
This feels like heaven on my skin. It looks and feels divine. This dry oil consists of essential and four extraordinary plant oils. The effects are immediate but it also prevents signs of aging and skin dryness while moisturizing, nourishing, and rejuvenating the skin after sun exposure. I smell and look like I just stepped out of the shower while enjoying healthy glowing skin. Available in Beauty Bar, Lazada, and Shopee.
Caudalie Grape Water Spray
An absolute must-use, this antioxidant-rich, vegan face mist uses 100 percent grape water to deliver intense hydration, reduce redness, and soothe sensitive skin. We all know the sun can irritate our face, and this spray gives me much-needed relief. It’s also easily absorbed by the skin, unlike other facial sprays. Once you’ve tried this, you’ll know that not all water sprays are created equal. Available at Sephora.ph.
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Sebamed Lip Defense SPF 30
I go for the strawberry variant to add some tint because I use it even after sunbathing. This balm helps regenerate dry chapped lips efficiently using treatment properties from the nourishing plant oil of jojoba, rice bran, and castor. Vitamin E protects against free radicals and UVA and UVB rays. While I don’t step out with dry, burnt lips, I know I will never need those painful lip tattoos because my lips won’t ever get dark. Available in Watsons, Lazada, and Shopee.
