With the opening of the outdoor pools, the last days of Boulder Valley schools, and the upcoming Creek Fest on the 28th, Summer feels as if it’s upon us already. And while your heart and mind may be ready for the hot, Summer days ahead, is your skin? As Summer creeps up, don’t be caught without these three must-have products:
(1) SUNSCREEN
You didn’t think sunscreen would escape the list, right? Although sunscreen is ALWAYS a must-have, it is especially important during those Summer days when you’re likely to be spending a lot more time outside. Wearing sunscreen not only protects your skin from awful, red sunburns, it also prevents premature aging and saggy skin. And while we apply it automatically to our face, don’t forget to apply sunscreen in any body parts that are exposed to the sun, including hands! An easy way to make sure you don’t forget your sunscreen is to buy a moisturizer that already has an SPF, like Image’s Prevention Plus line of moisturizers, which are 20% off at the spa until the end of May!
(2) 
ALOE-BASED MOISTURIZER
You can ditch your super heavy moisturizers during Summer but that doesn’t mean that you can forget about it all together. A moisturizer containing Aloe vera hydrates, restores and feels great on sunburns! We love the Ormedic Bio-Peptide Creme ($63)- it feels soothing and smells amazing, not to mention it’s organic!
(3) MATTE-FYING FORMULAS
For those of us with oily skin, matte-fying formulas are a God send, especially in the scorching heat of Summer. There is a huge variety of skincare products in the market now with formulas that keep skin looking fresh and shine-free all day long and Image Skincare has recently launched two great ones: the ClearCell Serum ($37) and ClearCell moisturizer ($49.90). Both of these contain Vitamin B6 derivatives to help restore skin’s overall health by reducing pore size, shine and sebum production.