Summer Glow-up: Get that summer feeling from head to toe
It's about time! With summer just around the corner, all we want to do is get outdoors. Get ready for your summer glow-up! With clever beauty tools and professional skincare tips, you'll be shining as bright as the sun this season. What will get your skin, hair, body and soul in the mood for summer? You’ll find the answers right here – and in your bathroom.
Let the Sunshine in
More energy, a great mood, and a zest for life: summer is the ultimate feel-good season. Before it begins, you can get yourself in the right frame of mind with some wellness and self-care. Pampering rituals and beauty routines lower stress levels and can help brighten your mood. How perfect! This doesn’t just work after a long, tiring day, but in the morning too: turn your bathroom into an everyday spa and treat yourself to a few minutes of me-time before work, and nothing will throw you off course so easily.
A Home Spa for Everyone
Even the smallest bathroom can become your personal wellness oasis. All you need is a relaxing colour scheme and a few accessories. This summer glow-up for your bathroom is easily achieved in three simple steps:
Earthy shades and cream accents create a calm harmony. If you don't want to repaint the bathroom or pick out new furniture right away, simply opt for bath textiles, towels, and dressing gowns in your favourite spa colour.
Tuck away beauty tools and other small items in stylish baskets. It’s the perfect way to create a tidy, relaxing space.
Create the perfect relaxing atmosphere with Bluetooth speakers playing soothing sounds and aroma diffusers with pleasant scents. Citrus essences and grassy notes are a great match for that summer vibe.
Summer must-have? Sun protection!
Of course, we all love the sun – but only with a shield for our skin. Sunscreen is the most important beauty essential for summer, and for every other season too. Since you show more skin in the summer, your sunscreen has to work extra hard. Regular exfoliation creates the perfect base for applying your suncare. Use an exfoliating sponge or mix your own DIY scrub with sea salt, olive oil, and a little honey. Apply to damp skin, rinse well, and follow up with a moisturiser.
Did you know? The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) isn't a measure of time! It describes the factor by which your skin's own natural protection is extended. Very fair skin types have a natural protection time of around 5 minutes, which can be extended to about 4 hours with SPF 50. However, this only applies if you reapply regularly to ensure constant protection.
Good to glow
The perfect summer makeup look doesn't need much: a sun-kissed complexion, a sprinkle of freckles, and that holiday sparkle in your eyes – in short, a simple summer glow-up! If you still feel like trying out new looks, opt for hydrating, lightweight formulas, a built-in SPF, and waterproof colours. With a touch of cream blush, a little powder bronzer, and some mascara, you'll be ready for everything summer has to offer.
Beauty tip: It's especially important to remove all traces of the day from your face in the evening. Sweat, makeup, and sunscreen can quickly clog your pores. Specialised pore cleansers provide a deep clean, reaching spots that are often missed during your daily routine. Gentle vacuum technology removes everything that doesn't belong in your pores, preparing your skin perfectly for its after-sun care.
Effortlessly Smooth
When the temperatures start to rise, a fringe can get pretty hot and sticky. So why not start the summer with a new hairstyle? Now is the perfect time to experiment, as the warmth makes hair grow faster in summer. Unfortunately, that also applies to unwanted body hair. If you don't want to start every summer day shaving your legs and other areas, an epilator is your best friend. It's best to use it after a shower or bath when your pores are open. After epilating, apply a soothing lotion and enjoy refreshingly smooth skin.
Summer glow-up tip: It's best to start epilating at the beginning of spring and repeat as needed. By the time summer arrives, you'll need to touch up less and less often.
Summer Grooming
Feeling the heat with that beard? Thinking of shaving it all off for summer? Think again! Your beard isn't just your personal style statement; it also offers extra UV protection for your face. Just like the hair on your head, your beard needs a lot of care in summer. Treat it to an extra dose of moisture after every day in the sun using beard oil or beard balm. When it comes to styling, you can take a more relaxed approach in summer – even a well-kept three-day stubble works perfectly for the beach. You can easily trim the length, edges, and everything in between with an electric beard trimmer. You'll find plenty of online tutorials to teach you how to groom at home.
Spa tip: For grooming (and all other beauty routines), you need to be able to see yourself from all angles. Adjustable cosmetic mirrors, both free-standing and wall-mounted, are the ideal power tool for your home spa. Opt for models with a bright LED light border or install a suitable light source in your bathroom. Daylight lamps with a pleasant colour temperature and the right brightness are best.
Hands up, summer is here!
Your hands, feet and nails also deserve to be in top form for summer. But UV rays, chlorine or salt water and high temperatures can lead to things like nail discolouration. Always wash your hands with fresh water after swimming and get your nails summer-ready: super-smooth nail edges and protective top coats are the perfect remedy for cracks or discolouration. Save yourself a trip to the nail salon and simply opt for an electric manicure and pedicure set. It will also give you sandal-ready feet in no time: with the right attachments, you can not only file, smooth and seal your nails, but also easily remove calluses. Now your socks can take a well-deserved break until autumn!
Five golden rules for your summer glow-up
From head to toe, your summer body deserves the best! To make sure you're ready for the heat, UV rays and long days, just follow these five tips:
- Hydration is key! Both inside and out. Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink, and make sure all your skincare products have a high hydration factor.
- Lukewarm, not ice-cold! You should never set your air conditioning or shower water too cold – especially when it's very hot outside or you're sweating a lot. Large temperature differences can lead to circulatory problems or summer colds.
- Into the fridge! The exception to the lukewarm rule? Pop your beauty products in the fridge for a lovely refreshing kick when you apply them.
- Seek out the shade! The sun has become much stronger, so it's more important than ever to spend as much time in the shade as possible. If there isn't any, a sun hat, cap and the like are your best alternative.
- Take it easy! From casual braids and buns for your hair to a loose linen outfit for the afternoon – you shouldn't be too strict with yourself when it comes to your summer beauty and lifestyle. As long as you're pulling out all the stops with sun protection, you can take other beauty steps a bit more lightly. After all, a relaxed attitude is the best summer look!
