3 Best Natural Ingredients for Clear Summer Skin

Whilst being diligent this summer and applying much needed sunscreen and wearing a hat it is still very important to nurture your skin before and after a long day spent outdoors to avoid pigmentation, redness and unwanted sun damage.

Many Super Foods and vitamin-active ingredients (like those featured in our Super Foods skincare range) are especially great for pre and post-sun skincare as they are high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents.

Below I have shared a list of the best natural ingredients that will assist you in your pre and post-sun care skin maintenance regime:

Blueberries to Help Prevent Sun Damage

Blueberries make a great addition to your summer skincare regime. In fact, Blueberries are potent antioxidants packed with manganese and Vitamins C and K to help prevent damage caused by the sun, pollution, and smoke.

I recommend adding our exfoliating face wash to your morning routine in conjunction with your chosen SPF30 sunscreen and a nourishing moisturiser to ward of the damaging effects of the sun.

Avocado for healing and hydration

We love using Avocado oil extract across our skincare range as it is a spectacular natural moisturiser, binding agent, and a natural way of assisting with the prevention of sunburn.

Avocado oil helps shield skin from ultraviolet radiation, protects against skin damage and heals chapped skin. I love using our natural face oil blend with avocado for all-day protection and great post-sun skin hydration.

Calendula for soothing sunburnt skin

As a long term lover of all things natural healing, I am very conscious of using herbal, natural remedies to treat and prevent sun-related skincare concerns.

One of my favourite plant extracts is the Marigold Calendula flower as it is a gentle multi-use ingredient that helps to treat sunburn as it has the ability to nourish, soothe, and heal sun-damaged skin. Calendula also contains antibacterial, immunostimulant and anti-viral properties to disinfect skin (great for blemishes).

Found in our hydrating daily moisturiser, it is the perfect way to hydrate, protect, and restore your skin this season!

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- Sylvie Hutchings, Creative Director & Founder, Scout Cosmetics