Not this time, I've found the best skin and hair care products, which I’ve personally tried and tested (and are now living in my beach bag) without a crazy price tag!
This wide range of products will not only get you through the spring sun and last you the entire summer season, but they will protect, exfoliate and completely nourish your skin. I couldn't help myself, and I added a few (just a few) affordable treatments and serums for healthy hair during the heat.
All of the hair products I've added to my kit are not only in there because I think they’re amazing, but they were recommended to me by Harper’s Bazaar Beauty Editor, Sara McLean and founder of Gritty Pretty Eleanor Pendleton – so they’re only the best!
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Body Lotion SPF15 ($7.40)& Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula All
Over Body Firming Lotion ($9.95)
Over Body Firming Lotion ($9.95)
Palmers cocoa butter is the perfecting touch to any shave, wax or exfoliation if you want to keep that smooth, silky feel and rock a healthy summers glow. There's no doubt we've tried (and loved) the original Cocoa Butter Formula Body Lotion, but wait 'till you try their All Over Body Firming Lotion - you MUST try this, i emphasis MUST! After every shower I apply the lotion,and the next morning my skin not only appears firmer, but richer, and has that just-waxed smoothness. I swear by it...you can thank me later!
Model Co Bronze Dry Touch SFP 50+ ($29.95)
I hate that most sunscreen's actually make you look lighter because of their super thick texture. But, Model Co Body Bronze Dry Touch gives your skin an instant bronze glow, whilst keeping your skin protected. It is water and perspiration resistant, and suitable for all skin types! I love it, their is nothing worse than a scaly fake tan at the beach, but we finally have a solution!
'This leaves hair looking uber shiny!' Eleanor recommended this fantastic product to me, which I am now recommending to you. A few drops of Shu Uemura Protective Oil should be applied before shampooing, or before blow drying, it's packed with camellia oil and tames frizz and fly-always, perfect for those awful humid days!
Planning a huge weekend out in the sun? We’re all guilty of that... We are also guilty of not protecting our precious skin from the sun to the extent that we should be! Grab yourself a bottle of John Plunkett’s superfade, you can apply it daily as a moisturiser or even use it as a primer, it has strong protection against skin damage and prevents pigmentation.
TRESemme Split Remedy Shampoo and Conditioner (both $11.49)
TRESemme Split Remedy Shampoo and Conditioner (both $11.49)
If you're in a rush and don't have time for a treatment, at least use TRESemme Split Remedy Shampoo and Conditioner. This affordable duo transforms your hair after just one wash. Gritty Pretty editor Eleanor, definitely recommends you give it a go, 'TRESemme instantly smoothes my hair by attracting any frayed, split ends with a positive charge, you can instantly notice a difference!'
The Body Shop Honeymania Body Scrub ($27.95)
Dry skin looks and feels terrible, and what’s even worse is being self-conscious because of it! I constantly find red spots on my arms and I find it so hard to get rid of them, even if I scrub to the point of blood (not actually that drastic). Until I tried The Body Shop body scrub, Honeymania, which is organically hand-harvested and contains natural goodness! After using Honeymania I guarantee your skin will feel (and look) mint!
O&M Surf Bomb Sea Salt Spray ($24.95)
As we approach the long, sticky days where just the thought of a straightener infuriates us, try O&M Sea Salt Spray, out of all the sea salt spray's I've tried this one is definitely the winner, and I've got Harper's Bazaar beauty editor, Sara, to back me up. 'When I wake up I'll just spray and crunch through my hair, it works with my natural wave and delivers minimal crunch factor. Bonus points for its summer scent!'
INHIBITIF Serum (From $29.99)
Lazer too expensive? I've got you covered. This revolutionary new serum from INHIBITIF went straight to number one when it launched in Boots UK Stores, and I can see why! It reduces the density of unwanted body hair, which slows down the growth. All you have to do is apply the serum onto freshly shaved or waxed body areas twice a day for 8 weeks. You will find hairs take longer than usual to grow back, and when they do, the hair will be very fine. Check smooth, silky legs off your list and ditch the jeans for a cute floral dress!
Between constantly being in the sun and swimming in the sea or chlorinated pools, our hair deals with a lot of havoc. To keep it as healthy as possible, Sara advises us to skip all kinds of heat styling and switch our regular conditioner for Shu Uemura Art of Hair Moisture Velvent Treatment, it strengthen's the hair fibre and smooths each strand for an instantly softer and fuller head of hair.
For strong, vibrant hair with major shine, indulge in INECTO Miracle Hair Repair Treatment, it protects hair against sun damage and contains rich coconut oil which helps to keep hair healthy and strong. The INECTO treatment leaves strands shiny and smelling divine- Definitely a value for money situation going on here!
