Summer Skin Survival Guide: 7 Holistic Tips to Glow (Not Melt)

 
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It's that time again — when your face tries to double as a frying pan and your skincare routine starts to feel like a sticky mess. But don't worry, I've got your summer skin strategy handled.

Let’s dive into 7 holistic, realistic, and ridiculously effective summer skin tips that’ll keep you glowing without the grease.

🔥 1. Respect the SPF (No, Coconut Oil Still Doesn’t Count)

As much as I love a good kitchen-shelf beauty hack, coconut oil ≠ sunscreen.

You need a broad-spectrum SPF 30+, preferably mineral-based with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide — safe for your skin and the ocean.

👉 Sunscreen Smarts: Myths, Mistakes, What’s Toxic—and Choosing Clean, Safe Protection

💧 2. Hydration Is More Than Just Drinking Water

Flat lay of hydrating fruits and vegetables on a wooden cutting board and beige background. Features watermelon, cucumber, green apples, leafy lettuce, spinach and starfruit. styed for a fresh picnic-inspired look.

Yes, drink your water… but also —

🥒 Eat your water!

Huh?! Yup. You read that right. Your food can hydrate or dehydrate you.
Some hydration heroes:

  • Cucumbers

  • Lettuce

  • Starfruit

  • Watermelon

  • Apples (fiber holds moisture like a sponge!)

So the moral of the story? Eat your plants, baby.

Also, don't underestimate the power of movement when it comes to hydration. Massage (especially lymphatic) moves fluid through your fascia, lymph system, and blood vessels. When we’re sedentary, tissues get dry, cranky, and stiff.

💆‍♀️ Move that glow, literally.
👉 Check out my Lymphatic Health Blog Series for more on how fascia + fluid = radiance.

🧴 3. Swap the Heavy Stuff — But Don’t Fear the Oil

Summer heat doesn’t mean you have to ditch oils — especially when they help break down sunscreen and SPF makeup like a pro. (Oil cleansing = still queen 👑)

But here’s where you should lighten up:

  • Swap thick winter creams for lightweight hydrators

  • Use breathable oils like jojoba

  • Mist with aloe or rosewater for midday refreshes

And if you missed my Summer Swaps email, comment below "SUMMER" and I’ll send over the free walkthrough + product guide!

Two-column infographic comparing photosensitive oils to avoid—like Bergamot and Lemon—with safe summer oils like Lavender and Tea Tree. Red and green dots indicate categories under an orange header on a peach background.

⚠️ 4. Essential Oils: Know Before You Glow

If you love citrus oils but also love not having chemical burns, listen up:
Tip: Always dilute essential oils and save citrus for your evening skincare or non-exposed areas.


🌀 5. Lymphatic Drainage: For the Puffiest of Puffs

If your face wakes up looking like it had a salty margarita party all night — that’s lymph congestion.

The solution? Move that fluid.

Try my 7-Minute Rejuvenation Routine — it opens up the chest and neck to stimulate lymph flow, reduce puffiness, and rev up skin's natural detox.

👉 Use a Lymphatic Brush for best results — gentle, effective, and a summer essential. Use code: Nourished15 for 15% off.

🌿 6. Cool Down Before You Blow Up (Your Skin Barrier)

Summer skin freakouts are often due to heat-induced inflammation. Calm it down before it lashes out.

Try:

  • Rosewater, aloe mists, or cold green tea - Pro tip use these in this amazing Ice Face Roller and freeze these into it!

  • Gua Sha (light strokes only!)

  • Cooling masks - I love grated, refrigerated cucumber for this!

  • Facial reflexology to soothe stress and tension

Remember: Hot, bothered skin = aging faster skin. Chill it, literally.

☀️ 7. Get Real About Sun Time

It’s not about hiding — it’s about smart exposure.

  • Avoid peak sun (10am–4pm)

  • Use physical barriers: hats, SPF clothing, umbrellas

  • Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours

Want the full rundown on safe, holistic sun time?

👉 The Ultimate Guide to Safe Sun Exposure: Holistic Tips for Skin Protection, Sun-Safe Products & Natural Skincare

🛒 Here’s some of my favorite Sun Care Needs

🛍️ Shop My Summer Picks

💌 Final Thoughts (and Your Summer Skin Assignment)

Your skin doesn’t want more stuff.
It wants smarter habits, cleaner swaps, and a little daily love.

Start with one thing from this post — whether it’s brushing your lymph, switching up your SPF, or just eating more watermelon.

If you want to go deeper, check out the Skin Fit Academy Membership (almost built, inquire for when it will release) where we do summer skin (and every season) the clean, holistic, glow-up way.

You in?

✨ Glow wisely,
Angie

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