Summer Beauty Tips: Five Secret Weapons for Women Over 40

Here are five summer secret weapons, that work for women of all ages, but especially for those of us over 40. These five beauty tips keep me looking fresh and cool all summer long.

Summer Secret Weapon: Sunscreen, Sunscreen, Sunscreen

I will admit that when I was a teenager and even well into my twenties and early thirties, summer to me meant a deep, dark tan. Fortunately, I stopped tanning in enough time to prevent the leathery skin that many sun worshippers end up with by the time they reach 40. Summer now means lathering my body with plenty of sunscreen. I use sunscreen with an SPF 30 or more and am not particularly brand loyal.

Summer Secret Weapon: Leave-in Conditioner Protects your Hair from Sun Damage

The sun can wreak havoc on more than just your face. In order to keep my hair soft and manageable when in the sun for hours, I spray it with a leave-in conditioner and then slick it back into a low ponytail. Sometimes I will even cover my hair with a fashionable scarf in order to help keep it in place and protect it from the sun. A good leave-in conditioner to try is L'Oreal Ever Pure Leave-In Conditioner. L'Oreal's leave-in conditioner is inexpensive (approximately $8.99) and available at most mass-market stores and drugstores. This leave-in conditioner works great on my color treated hair.

Summer Secret Weapon: Tinted Moisturizer for Sheer Coverage

While some women over forty may want to opt for more coverage than a sheer tinted moisturizer provides, I love mine. There is nothing better than a tinted moisturizer for sheer coverage during those hot summer months. My favorite brand is the tinted moisturizer by Stila, which is available online at Sephora.com. Stila tinted moisturizer provides both sheer coverage and sunscreen protection. Choose the Stila tinted moisturizer with SPF 30 during the summer for the best protection from the sun.

Summer Secret Weapon: OPI Nail Colors Great for Summer Pedicures

I love OPI nail polish. Not only does OPI have some of the best colors, their polishes have the best name. If you have never tried, "I'm not really a waitress", you are missing one of the best red nail polishes on the market. This is my go to brand and my go to color for summer pedicures. For those who prefer pretty pink toes try OPI's "DC Cherry Blossom".

Summer Secret Weapon: Zap that Cellulite with Bliss Fat Girl Slim

Cellulite is sadly a dreadful facts of life for many of us over forty gals. I swear by Bliss's Fat Girl Slim Cellulite Cream. First, the thick, rich cream smells good and feels absolutely divine when applied. My thighs feel silky soft, and (I swear) I have seen a decrease in cellulite since I started using the cream. Bliss's Fat Girl Slim is available online at Sephora.com and at Blissworld.com.

These are five summer beauty tips from one forty-year-old to the many others. Use these and you are sure to look your best this summer!

Sources:
www.blissworld.com
www.sephora.com