Good day everyone! Are you enjoying the sunshine? Me too. I love hot weather. I wish to enjoy the sunshine all year around. We all need Vitamin D for optimal health: healthy bones, strong immune system, reduced risk of diabetes, cancer prevention, reduced risk of depression, weight loss. Our body creates vitamin D from direct sunlight on our skin when we are outdoors. From about late March/early April to the end of September, most people should be able to get all the vitamin D we need from sunlight.

There are two main ways to get vitamin D: exposing your skin to sunlight and by taking Vitamin D supplements. You can’t get the right amount of vitamin D your body needs from food. Midday, especially during summer, is the best time to get sunlight. You need to expose a sufficient amount of skin to sunlight to maintain healthy vitamin D blood levels. Wearing a tank top and shorts for 10–30 minutes three times per week is sufficient for lighter-skinned people, while those with darker skin may need longer.

Although sunlight is great for making vitamin D, too much sunlight can be dangerous. Some consequences of too much sunlight include sunburn, eye damage, skin aging and other skin changes, heat stroke and skin cancer.

Having in mind that I started aging, I need to remember about skin care during the summer especially face and neck care. Makeup remover, face wash and moisturizers are the most important treatments during the summer as we expose our face to the sun most of the time. Bying them in the shop may be convenient, but they typically come with a host of chemicals and toxic ingredients that can actually harm the health of your skin over time and irritate your eyes.

OILS. I do recommend Using a natural oil, like coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil or jojoba oil. It is a great way to cleanse the skin and remove makeup without over-drying it. They’re tough too – oils can remove pretty much any kind of makeup, from extremely pigment lipsticks to waterproof mascaras. You might even combine two different oils, like jojoba and almond oil, or pair olive oil with a little rose water which is ideal for sensitive or dry skin.

CUCUMBER. One of my favorite DIY makeup remover recipes features cucumber juice, along with coconut oil, Castor Oil , and Lavender Oil , which are all great for the skin.

Simply mix two tablespoons of coconut oil with one tablespoon of castor oil in a small pan. Gently combine them and heat for 2 minutes. Allow it to cool and then add the juice of one cucumber to the mixture and blend well. Finally, add a couple of drops of lavender oil, which adds a nice scent and can even help fade dark age spots. Now all you need is a cotton pad or cotton ball. Dab a bit of the mixture onto it and then apply it to your face and gently massage it in; rinse with cool water. To remove eye makeup, pat the cotton ball onto your eyes and allow the mixture it soak in for a few seconds before rinsing.

Aloe Vera Gel . My favourite remedy for skin: soothe sunburn, moisturize, fight aging. It is rich in vitamins C and E and beta carotene (a pre-cursor to vitamin A). It has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, and its ability to lighten blemishes also help to take off years from your face. Aloe Vera is a great natural treatment for acne scars and stretch marks.

Here are some tips how to make face and body natural essentials at home:

Eye make-up remover – stubborn mascara and eyeliner can be extremely difficult to remove, which is why many eye-care products on the market contain harsh chemicals. But these can be extremely drying to the skin, and damage the delicate eye area. This gentle yet effective homemade remover is made with just two ingredients mixed together: olive oil and Aloe Vera gel. 🙂

Shaving gel – on its own, Aloe makes the perfect shaving gel – it allows for a smooth, close shave whilst moisturizing and killing bacteria. It’s even better when combined with Pure Liquid Castile Soap , vegetable glycerin, olive oil, and essential oils.

Soothing after sun spray – ease and soothe skin after sun exposure with the beneficial ingredients in this spray: 100% Natural Vitamin E , hazel, and Aloe Vera.

Daily Cleansing Face Wash – suitable for all face types – whether dry, oily or combination. This gentle everyday wash contains pure Aloe Vera gel, jojoba oil, liquid castile soap, Naturals Clay Mask mixed together.

Soothing Moisturizer – a silky soft facial cream that smells great and lasts for months. To make this, you’ll need Aloe Vera gel, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, 100% ORGANIC Beeswax , and your favorite essential oils.

Citrus Body Wash – an invigorating DIY body wash that’s sure to wake you up in the morning. Shea Butter Unrefined 100% Pure, Raw, Aloe Vera, Guar Gum Powder , castile soap base,  orange lemon or lime essential oils.

Make-up remover wipes – If you just can’t live without the convenience of those makeup remover wipes, there is good news – you don’t have to! You can make your own right at home using natural ingredients, and it’s easy and you won’t have to worry about those chemical preservatives and other hormone disrupting unnatural ingredients. To make the wipes you need: airtight jar, round cotton pads, 1 tbsp pure aloe vera gel, 3 tsp pure witch Witch Hazel , 1 tsp liquid castile soap, 1 tsp of oil jojoba or coconut oil, 8 to 12 drops of lavender oil, 1 tsp Vitamin E Oil .

How to make it: Mix all ingredients together except the cotton pads in your jar. Shake well to combine. Stack the cotton pads into the jar and then gently shake it to coat them well. When you’re ready to remove your makeup, simply take a cotton pad out of the jar.

Enjoy the sun and beautiful skin!:D… Thank you for reading!:)