After several months of anticipation, cool days, and frosty evenings, the long-awaited summer has arrived. Pants have given way to skirts and flowing dresses, and all the warm sweaters have been thrown into the back of the wardrobe. The holiday season is now fully underway. All that's left is to plan some treatments that will allow you to free yourself from time-consuming activities you might not necessarily want to do. After all, summer and vacations are all about relaxing outdoors. What can you do before your vacation to feel feminine without losing half your free time? Learn a few tips.
Epilation
Epilation is a procedure that involves the removal of hair. Of course, removing it from the root will provide much longer-lasting results, lasting up to four weeks. The rate of hair growth varies from person to person, but after epilation, you can forgo daily shaving and gain much more time for yourself.
To remove hair, you can choose ready-made wax strips, sugar paste, an epilator or use the services of a beautician.
Remember that skin irritation may occur after the treatment, so don't wait until the last minute. Let your skin regenerate and rest. Sun exposure is also not recommended after waxing, so it's best to have the treatment 2-3 days before your planned trip.
Peeling
Before your vacation, perform a thorough body scrub. This will remove dead skin cells, ensuring your tan is even and lasts longer.
The strongest scrubs are salt, sugar, and coffee. If you're feeling adventurous, you can make your own scrub at home—it's easy! You can find some inspiration here .
Henna
Hennaing your eyebrows and eyelashes is a great idea. Eyebrows frame your face and add character. First, shape them (learn how to do it properly in this article ), then apply the henna. Very dark eyebrows don't suit everyone, so choose a brown or charcoal shade. Apply black henna to your eyelashes. This treatment will make your eyes look more expressive.
If you're not comfortable applying henna, visit a beautician. It's inexpensive and allows you to enjoy beautiful eyes throughout your entire vacation without having to wear makeup.
Pedicure
A week before your vacation, get a thorough pedicure . You can go to a beautician for a professional treatment, but you can also do it yourself at home. You'll need a nail file and nail tools: scissors, clippers, and a nail file.
Start by using a foot file to remove calluses and smooth your skin. Pay particular attention to the areas you're most concerned about. These are usually your heels or the pads under your toes. Then, run a relaxing foot bath with salts to soften the skin and cuticles. This bath should last about 15-20 minutes. Don't waste time. Apply a face mask, grab something to read, and relax—it's time just for you.
After soaking your feet, it's time to work on your nails. Push back your cuticles and shape your nails. Finally, paint them with a colorful polish. If you're unsure about its durability, you can opt for a gel polish. This method requires curing in a lamp, but you'll be sure your pedicure will survive any conditions.
Finally, massage a mask or cream into your feet and put on cotton socks. This treatment will perfectly regenerate the skin, and the ingredients will be better absorbed. After removing the socks, your feet will be smooth and the skin soft to the touch.
If you have more time before your vacation, instead of a pedicure, you can use exfoliating socks, available at any drugstore. These are plastic socks with a liquid inside that you wear for 1.5 hours. They contain acids and enzymes that exfoliate dead skin. Just remember that the skin on your feet will only begin to peel 4-5 days after putting the socks on, and the process continues for another 7-10 days.
What else is worth remembering?
Get ready for your vacation today and consider which cosmetics you'll take with you. Creams with SPF are essential. They offer more than just sun protection, they also prevent wrinkles. Pay attention to the SPF level, UVA and UVB protection, and the PPD index. Photostability, sweat resistance, and smudge resistance are also important. Try to reapply sunscreen products several times throughout the day to maintain consistent protection.
Take care of your hair, too. When spending time at the beach, use hair products with sunscreen. They will protect your strands from sun damage. During this time, don't give up on shampoos and conditioners with light silicones, such as dimethicone. They will additionally protect your hair from external factors.
Also stock up on after-sun care. These balms typically contain soothing panthenol, aloe vera, and moisturizing and nourishing ingredients like cocoa butter or shea butter.
Don't forget about mosquito repellent, either. They can be very annoying in the evenings, and their bites aren't exactly pleasant.
What shouldn't you do before your vacation?
There are certain procedures and treatments that shouldn't be performed right before the summer season and vacation. Don't plan procedures like the removal of various skin lesions and warts right before your departure. Also, avoid laser treatments.
At least 2-3 weeks before the planned rest, stop using cosmetics with acids, retinol, vitamin C - they have a photosensitizing effect and may cause discoloration.
Before tanning season begins, prepare your body for summer. All this will allow you to enjoy your free time without limits. A few simple steps will allow you to see how much time you'll gain and how freely you'll relax. Make the most of your vacation and prepare for it today.
Martyna Piechowska is a blogger and makeup artist. She combines her passion for cosmetics and makeup with her professional work, where she can be found daily at the drugstore. Blogging is both a hobby and a way to spend her free time. She loves cosmetics and everything related to beauty, skincare, and makeup.
