From 'chub rub' to 'margarita burn': 8 products to banish summer beauty issues
As well as being unsightly, cracked heels can also be very uncomfortable. The INKEY List's Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick is a genius multipurpose stick that can eliminate cracked heels in just three days thanks to a trio of actives.
The Inkey List Glycolic Stick
The 7% glycolic acid sloughs off surface dead skin cells and smooths rough, bumpy, texture, the 0.5% salicylic acid penetrates into pores, shifting blockages from within and helping to control the amount of bacteria, while 10% shea butter instantly softens and soothes.
For an intense treatment, apply before bed, cover with socks, and wake up to silky soft feet. €17.00, theinkeylist.com
2. Chub rub
A multiple award-winning product, Megababe's Thigh Rescue will prevent chafing, enabling you to wear all the dresses you desire this summer, without fear of irritation.
It glides smoothly over skin, forming a protective barrier with numerous nourishing extracts.
Megababe Thigh Rescue
Anti-inflammatory aloe soothes skin, pomegranate seed extract promotes healing, ginger root extract evens skin tone and orange oil provides quick and effective relief from inflammation.
It lasts all day and is safe for sensitive skin too. €13.56, cultbeauty.com
3. Body acne
Hot weather mixed with humidity causes increased perspiration. Combine that with bacteria and your skin's natural oils and pores can become blocked causing breakouts.
Cerave SA Smoothing Cleanser
Try Cerave's SA Smoothing Cleanser. Developed with dermatologists, this cult product improves the skin's texture while removing dirt and oil.
Containing three essential ceramides and hydrating hyaluronic acid alongside the star, salicylic acid. €12.40, millies.ie
4. Dry and damaged hair
Higher UV rays can cause hair to become dry, damaged, frazzled, and colour to fade quicker. To prevent these, and more importantly, skin cancer - yes UV rays penetrate scalp too! - protect your hair and scalp with sunscreen.
While your hair is taking on extra heat from the sun, consider leaving your hot hair tools at home too. For top marks, pop a hair mask in and a hat.
Voduz Sun Shine Shimmer UV Protection Spray
When hair IS exposed, try a hair sunscreen like Voduz's Sun Shine Shimmer UV Conditioning Protection Spray. €17.95, hickeyspharmacies.ie
5. Sun allergies
Certain medications, genetic predispositions or simply having sensitive skin can mean you are more likely to break out in rashes or hives as a result of UV exposure.
Most sunscreens will not protect you from this, but Ultrasun sunscreens are developed especially for those with sensitive skin.
Ultrasun SPF 50+ very high sun protection for sensitive skin
They're multi award winning, dermatologist approved, non comedogenic, waterproof, fragrance feee, non greasy and fast absorbing.
They're also broad spectrum, protecting you from UVA and UVB rays as well as blue light and infra red light.
They're also the only brand to use lamellar technology, which ensures up to 8 hours protection, and are water resistant. €28, spacenk.com
6. Hyperpigmentation
Also known as sun spots, these can multiply or become more prominent during sun exposure. We're all aware that sunscreen helps prevent hyperpigmentation, but did you know that a tinted one is particularly effective at treating it?
This is because their tint mainly comes from iron oxides, which have visible light protection, including from blue light, which is a key cause of hyperpigmentation and melasma.
Eucerin Pigment Control Sun-Gel Cream 50+
Eucerin are experts in this area as their sunscreens contain thiamidol, a patented ingredient which is clinically proven to not only reduce dark spots, but also help prevent their reappearance.
Try Eucerin Pigment Control Tinted Sun Gel-Cream which evens the complexion with a long lasting matte finish ideal for hot summer days. €24, boots.ie
7. Sunburn
It has happened to us all. You missed a spot, didn't reapply often enough, or if you're a gen Xer like me, because it just wasn't really a thing!
Sunburn isn't only extremely painful, but significantly increases your risk of skin cancer too.
Bioderma's Photoderm After-Sun gel
To help avoid it in the first place, use a sunscreen of at least factor 30, reapply every two hours, avoid exposure between 12 noon and 3pm, seek shade, wear protective clothing, sunglasses and a hat.
If you still get burned, have a bottle of Bioderma's Photoderm After-Sun gel to hand. Gingko biloba and allantoin will help soothe and heal. €18, cloud10beauty.com
8. Margarita burn
Or to give it its scientific name, phytophotodermatitis. Try saying that after a few margaritas!
A UV-induced irritation that resembles a blistering burn, it's gotten it's nickname as lime juice contains a chemical that can sensitise your skin to radiation.
So yes, if the lovely lime atop your cocktail touches your lips while in the sun, and you're not wearing a lip sunscreen, it can lead to a blistering rash known as margarita burn - who knew?!
Bondi Sands SPF 50+ lip balm in juicy watermelon
We love Bondi Sands' lip balms with Spf 50, available in a range of fruity flavours. €6.95, mccabespharmacy.com
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