When the heat’s on and the sun is blazing, your skin can start sending SOS signals—redness, dryness, sunburn, breakouts, and irritation are common during the dog days of summer. But you don’t have to let the season sabotage your glow.
Let’s walk through a natural, no-fuss skincare routine that keeps your skin happy, hydrated, and radiant—all without synthetic junk or harsh chemicals.
Step 1: Gentle Cleanse (Morning + Night)
Start and end your day by removing sweat, SPF residue, and daily grime without stripping your skin.
Try this DIY Summer Cleanser:
- 1 Tbsp bentonite clay
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 drops Tea Tree essential oil
- 1 drop Geranium essential oil
- Enough water or aloe vera to make a smooth paste
Apply to damp skin, massage gently, and rinse with cool water. Clay pulls out impurities, while Tea Tree and Geranium help balance and soothe.
🧼 “Easy‑Street” Cleanser Option: ART® Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Why it’s a great choice
This mild‑action mousse is powered by gentle surfactants derived from corn and coconut and infused with skin‑loving essential oils—like Frankincense, Sandalwood, Lemon, Lavender, and Melissa—that work to lift away daily grime, makeup and sweat without stripping or drying your skin.
This mild‑action mousse is powered by gentle surfactants derived from corn and coconut and infused with skin‑loving essential oils—like Frankincense, Sandalwood, Lemon, Lavender, and Melissa—that work to lift away daily grime, makeup and sweat without stripping or drying your skin.
- Gentle foaming action lifts impurities into the lather and rinses them away—deep cleaning without harsh astringents.
- Skin‑kind formula: cleanses deeply yet maintains your skin’s natural moisture barrier—no tight, squeaky‑dry feeling
- Universally safe: suitable for all skin types—and pH balanced for twice‑daily use.
How to use
Splash face with warm water. Pump a small amount of cleanser into damp hands, massage gently over face and neck, then rinse thoroughly. Follow with your toner (or Peppermint Mist) and moisturizer.
Splash face with warm water. Pump a small amount of cleanser into damp hands, massage gently over face and neck, then rinse thoroughly. Follow with your toner (or Peppermint Mist) and moisturizer.
Why call it your “easy‑street” route?
Because it’s foolproof: just pump, lather, rinse. No clay DIY, no mixing ratios—ideal for busy mornings, travel, or clients new to natural skincare. Yet it still delivers a refreshing, essential‑oil enriched cleanse that preps skin perfectly for your mist and serum steps.
Because it’s foolproof: just pump, lather, rinse. No clay DIY, no mixing ratios—ideal for busy mornings, travel, or clients new to natural skincare. Yet it still delivers a refreshing, essential‑oil enriched cleanse that preps skin perfectly for your mist and serum steps.
Step 2: Refresh & Tone with a Peppermint Facial Mist
You’ll want this in your bag all summer long. It’s perfect for hot faces, puffy skin, mid-day pick-me-ups, or setting your makeup.
DIY Peppermint Mist:
- 2 oz distilled water
- 1 tsp witch hazel
- 2 drops Peppermint essential oil
Add to a spray bottle, shake, and mist lightly over face and neck. Close your eyes—it’s instantly cooling and energizing.
🔄 Pro Tip: Keep it in the fridge for extra refreshment on steamy days!
🧼 “Easy‑Street” Option: ART® Toner
ART® Toner is a refreshing way to tone and prep your skin with pure essential oils like Peppermint, Frankincense, and Lavender. This gentle toner tightens pores and balances pH without synthetic ingredients.
Step 3: Lightweight Moisture + Barrier Support
Your skin still needs moisture, even in humid climates. But skip the heavy creams and choose nourishing oils that hydrate without clogging.
DIY Summer Serum:
- 1 oz jojoba oil
- 2 drops Lavender
- 2 drops Frankincense
- 1 drop Blue Tansy (optional for calming red or irritated skin)
Massage in 3–5 drops morning and evening after cleansing and misting.
🧼 “Easy‑Street” Lightweight Moisturizer Option: ART® Light Moisturizer
ART® Light Moisturizer is a featherweight formula enriched with essential oils and nourishing botanicals to hydrate and support the skin barrier without feeling greasy. Ideal for hot, humid summer months.
Step 4: After-Sun Soothing
Even if you think you weren’t out long, UV damage adds up quickly. Keep inflammation in check with simple remedies.
Top Picks:
- LavaDerm After-Sun Spray for quick sunburn support
- Aloe vera gel + 2 drops Helichrysum EO (per 1 oz) for deeper repair
- Hydrate like it’s your job—hello, NingXia Red and trace minerals!
Bonus: Say Goodbye to Greasy Sunscreens
Young Living’s Mineral Sunscreen Lotion (SPF 50) goes on smooth and absorbs without leaving you ghostly. It’s reef-safe, kid-safe, and plant-powered.
Ready to Glow Naturally This Summer?
You don’t need a 12-step skincare routine or expensive facials. Just pure, plant-based support—and the commitment to nourish yourself daily.
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