Best Hydrating Products for Summer Skin and Hair:

Dear Margaret,


    I love the neon yellow/nude Topshop sandals...just might have to order those.. You've now made my sandal shopping decision even harder:)


   It def feels like summer here already in Phoenix too. It's going to be 108 degrees today and the air is so dry.. it's a struggle to get your hair and skin feeling hydrated here year round... but especially challenging in the summertime. Here are my top products to help beat the negative effects of this heat: (all available at www.amazon.com)


xo,
Kara





1.) Aveeno Positively Radiant tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 in Medium: 
This is the perfect moisturizer for day... the tint is sheer but noticeable and evens skin tone perfectly for those days you don't feel like wearing makeup. Bonus- it has sunscreen:)

2.) Jan Marini Age Intervention Eye Cream:
This is an awesome eye cream for day and night.. eye cream is super important bc the skin under the eye doesn't produce oil so it's necessary to always keep it hydrated. All of Jan Marini's products are amazing. They are way cheaper on Amazon than in salons.

3.) Avene Thermal Spring Water Face Spray:
I use this spray to set my makeup so that it doesn't look powdery or dry and it blends it all together well. It leaves my skin soft and supple. This spray bottle releases a fine mist of the spring water which is full of minerals. It's great for a refreshing mist throughout the day without ruining your makeup as well.

4.) Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick SPF 15:

This product makes lips so soft. I wear it everyday... It gives my lips a natural shine and gives them a smooth base for lip gloss or stick.  Madonna swears by this too:)

5.) Jan Marini Transformation Face Cream:
I use this cream mainly at night bc it's very hydrating and I don't necessarily need it during the day. It leaves a very smooth finish, hydrates through the night,  and again, I love her line:) Highly recommend. Everyone needs a great night cream.

6.) L'Occitane Hand Cream:
This stuff is always in my purse and in the drawer next to my kitchen sink. I'm always washing my hands, which makes them so dry, and this cream brings them back to life without any greasy residue. My fave.. hands down... no pun intended:)

7.) Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging Body Wash:
Improves elasticity, relieves dryness, deeply conditions skin, brightens dull skin, evens skin tone, smoothes rough skin and minimizes the appearance of dry lines.

8.) Any Coconut Oil:

Buy a cheap bottle at the store and put in your shower. Use on body and ends of hair when you are done showering and are still damp. All around great conditioner!

9.) Olivina Body and Leg Oil:
I use this right after I get out of the shower and am towel-dry.  It's anti-aging, binds to the deepest layer of moisture,  and restores skin's silky, youthful texture... also has notes of citrus and wood. Plus, it doesn't leave a greasy feeling. Love this stuff (comes with a pump too).

10.) The Body Shop Olive Body Butter:

Through the years, this has proven to be the most moistening body lotion I have found.  I keep trying other things but always come back to this one.  I use this all day long on my entire body. This better never get discontinued:)

11.) Bond no.9 Fire Island Perfume:
I love this scent for summer bc it smells like beach, sunscreen, and tanning oil combined. Definitely reminds me of vacation!

12.) Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray:
I prefer letting my hair air dry in the summer (so I don't have to dry it out more with a hair dryer). Once it's done air drying, I spray it with this surf spray, giving my hair the perfect "beachy-wave, salt-water kissed" look.  Great product.

14.) PSSSST! Dry Shampoo:
There are tons of great dry shampoos out there, but this one you can get at the drugstore for like $6 and it has the exact same ingredients as the uber fancy/expensive Neil George Salon dry shampoo. This way you can miss a wash and still look fresh.. and your wallet will still be full:)

15.) Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask:

This is a great deep conditioner for the price. I seem to use it almost every other day in the summer so my hair stays soft.  Plus, a little goes a long way.

16.) MoroccanOil Treatment Light:
I use this product on the ends of my hair once I'm out of the shower. It's the only way I can comb out my tangles and it doesn't leave my hair greasy and weighed down.  I have definitely noticed a difference in my hair since using it too.. it promotes healing and provides great nourishment for dry, damaged hair. They make travel sizes too!

17.) Tangle Teezer Original Hair Brush:
The absolute best de-tangler for wet hair! Before I had this comb, I was never able to comb through from my roots to the ends. Now I never have a tangle. I recommend this to every single person.. I don't know what I did without it. Also available at Sally Beauty Supply.. comes in assortment of colors.