Life & Style
Good To Glow
Guendalina Gennari’s transformative touch has earned her the soubriquet The Skin Sculpter. The facialist and massage therapist employs a range of restorative techniques to rejuvenate body and soul, so who better to turn to for your top holiday beauty hacks.
Before You Depart
Prep your skin with a full facial, including extractions and exfoliation. Do this at least one week before your holiday to ensure your skin is clean and smooth on departure day.
Your Top 10 Holiday Hacks
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Maintain your full skincare routine at night and focus on applying and reapplying a good SPF during the day to protect your skin from sun damage.
2.
Use a physical exfoliant on your face and body once a week to remove dead skin cells and maintain fresh-looking skin.
3.
Incorporate a hyaluronic-acid serum to keep your skin looking well-hydrated and plump.
4.
If you’re prone to breakouts from the heat, or from salty or chlorinated water, use a lactic-acid serum at night to gently exfoliate and combat blemishes.
5.
Use hydrating sheet masks several times a week, especially after sun exposure, to replenish moisture in your skin.
6.
Apply aftersun lotion all over your body following sun exposure, to soothe and quench your skin.
7.
Use a targeted sun protection hair product to shield your scalp and hair from UV damage.
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Try to use as little makeup as possible to allow your skin to breathe and avoid clogging pores.
9.
Skip retinoids and glycolic acids during the summer to prevent increased sensitivity and irritation from sun exposure.
10.
Always wear an SPF50 lip balm to protect your lips from the sun’s harmful rays.
