HOW TO: TREAT YOURSELF IN THE HEAT

(via wehearit)

In case you've been living under a rock the past week; we experienced a huge heat wave here in Southern California. The extreme heat, lack of humidity, and strong winds led to some some record breaking weather and unfortunately a plethora of wildfires.  We are just not used to this heat and dry conditions. Even though the heat wave seems to have subsided I wanted to provide you guys with some tips to keep yourself not only sane but safe in hot weather.

1. DRINK LOTS OF WATER

This cannot be repeated enough! Hydrate your body and your skin. Drink more water than usual (even if you don't feel thirsty) to keep yourself properly hydrated. Add lemons or fruit to your water to keep it interesting and as a way to detox your body. I also enjoy loading up on lots of smoothies to help me stay cool :)

2. WORK OUT EARLY IN THE MORNING

Limit your activity in the extreme heat by working out in the morning. This will help prevent heat exhaustion, dehydration, or any heat related illnesses. It will keep your skin from being exposed to harmful sun rays during the hottest parts of the day. Oh and did you know if you work out in the morning it will help you burn calories throughout the day? Read even more benefits of morning workouts here.

3. SPF & LIP BALM ARE YOUR BFFs

If you have to be outside in the heat, make sure to wear sunscreen. I actually wear sunscreen year round to protect my skin. There are plenty of sunscreen brands that will not leave your skin feeling oily. This brand here is one of my favorites. Sunburn, sun spots, and skin cancer are no fun (and serious matters at that). And don't forget about your lips. I'm sure you have experienced the pain of dry, cracked, and split lips. Personally, not all lip balms work for me in extreme weather so I coat my lips with vaseline. Just use whatever products work best for you to protect yourself from further damage!

{via ehow}

4. TREAT YO' SELF

 Rejuvenate your skin after extreme exposure! Give your skin what it needs with a face mask, whether it be for moisturizing, exfoliating, or detoxifying. I love that Pinterest has a bunch of homemade recipes that you can make yourself! No fancy or expensive chemical peels needed (unless you want to of course).