Summertime Self-Care Series: Keeping Your Skin Hydrated (on a Budget)
Sweet, sweet summertime is upon us— which means more time spent out having fun in the sun, sipping on an Aperol Spritz, and sweating it out at our favorite rooftop pools and bars. That said, all of those activities have one thing in common— they’re (not so) sneaky dehydrators, and that doesn’t just mean for our insides.
If you’re like me and you deal with dry, dehydrated skin from time to time (but don’t want to spend big bucks all the time on professional hydration facials), don’t panic just yet. There are plenty of high-quality, budget-friendly drugstore products I’ve found (that are also vegan + cruelty free!) that can give your skin the routine hydration it needs in the hot summer months. Let’s dive in—
Don’t sleep on the classics: Aloe Vera
Some of my favorite quick perk-ups for my skin incorporate this classic natural ingredient— aloe vera. Whether it’s using an aloe vera sheet mask, or using pure aloe vera harvested from one of my plants (and diluting it just a bit), aloe vera is a tried and true way to hydrate and protect your skin. Remember when your mom would lather you in it after you got a nasty sunburn? Yeah, that stuff. It works— don’t sleep on it!
Pair your sunscreen with your moisturizer
I’ve recently hopped on the trend of using an all-in-one sunscreen and moisturizer, and I’m digging it. Instead of using a greasy, messy 100 SPF on my face all summer, I’ve found tons of lightweight products with high SPF content plus key moisturizing ingredients (like vitamin E, watermelon, etc.) that cost less than $20. My favorite by far is the sunscreen and moisturizer line from Neutrogena, which only cost about $10 - $15ish a bottle and come in a variety of SPF ranges. This stuff really works, and it’s super cost efficient— it’s a win-win!
Have a hot girl summer, babe!
Skin care doesn’t have to be hard or expensive to be effective, despite what certain TikTokers and celebs might have you believe. Stay moisturized and have fun, babes. Cheers!
Xoxo,
MM.
