Beat the Heat, Fight Sunburns and Moisturize!

Summer temps are pushing 100+ and although we all want to enjoy the summer heat and spend time outdoors, our makeup runs, we’re hot and desperately trying to cool off and still look good. Here are a few steps to help keep your skin fresh, clear, protected and keep your makeup in place! And what happens post-sun-fun? Well here are a few tips to nourish your skin and fight sunburns!


Cleanse! Use a cleanser with Antioxidants Vitamin A, C and E to neutralize impurities and sun exposure and help bind moisture to your skin. Murad’s Essential-C Cleanser removes potential irritants and features Mandarin Orange, Basil and Grapefruit making it smell yummy while it refreshes your skin!


Tone up! Not just your body, but your skin! If you’re prone to breakouts and oily skin during the hot summer months, choose a toner that will help combat breakouts while still moisturizing your skin to help keep it clear and healthy. Murad’s Clarifying Toner uses a blend of natural botanicals: Allantoin clams and soothes redness and irritation; Grape Seed Extract and Vitamin E are antioxidants that protect against free radicals.


Use an Oil-free sunscreen every day! Your skin is still susceptible to sun damage even if you are only outside for limited amounts of time during the work week. Choose a lightweight sunscreen to wear under your makeup each day. Be sure to choose a formula that has broad spectrum protection! Murad’s new Oil-Free Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA +++ has Pomegranate extract to protect against free radicals and Panthenol and Sodium PCA lock in moisture and keep skin soft and supple. An Oil-free formula will keep makeup smooth and even but also protect you!


Prime Your Skin! Murad’s Hybrids blend skin-perfecting cosmetics to disguise flaws with high-performance treatments to improve skin health. The Absolute Bronzing Boost SPF 15 PA++, is a liquid bronzer that provides an instant sun-kissed glow and broad-spectrum sun protection, it restores tone with a formula that blends easily for buildable coverage. Wear it under your foundation or alone for a lighter feel during the hot months!




Face mask! After spending hours in the sun be sure to nourish your skin! Brighten and smooth and hydrate skin, while reversing environmental aging with Murad’s Intensive-C Radiance Peel! An easy to use, at home treatment that enhances luminosity to reveal a more radiant complexion.




Moisturize! At night replenish your skin after the hours out in the sun! Murad’s Essential C Night Moisture encourages healthy cell renewal overnight to help reveal younger looking skin! http://www.murad.com/moisturizers/essential-c-night-moisture.jsp If your skin is sensitive or sunburned try using a light serum that will help combat redness while moisturizing. Murad’s Sensitive Skin Soothing Serum quenches dehydrated skin while easing sensitivity caused by sunburns etc.





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