Summer is in full swing, and even though most people here in the ATL are complaining about the heat, I love this season. It is my favorite time of year by far. Maybe I’m just used to the temperature and humidity, since I’ve lived here most my life, but the thick, warm air feels great to me, like the atmosphere is a down comforter wrapped around me. It may flatten my hair a smidge, but I’ll still take it over winter!
My skin always looks and feels great at this time of year, with a 
healthy glow, and I become a cosmetic nudist, especially on the weekends. It’s like a vacation for my face after a long week of work and eyeliner (though I wear a lot less make-up at work this time of year, too). It’s therapeutic to waltz about with a naked face, knowing without all the bells and whistles I still look and feel wonderful. The humidity, outdoor activities and extra do-it-yourself projects make applying all those lovely colors seem pointless. They will just melt away in the heat of the day.
While
I claim to be a cosmetic nudist, that doesn’t mean I have nothing on my face. I still have to protect and care for my skin, especially if I want it to look and feel this good in the future. I wear a moisturizer with SPF, like Day Complex, and if I’m going to be out in the sun, I most definitely use a sunscreen. If I do have a blemish or two, or if I just want to lock-in the moisture and 
reduce shine, I’ll use a powder brush to lightly dust a fine layer of 4-in-1 on my face. The stuff is just too great not to use, even on a naked day. A carefree look can be empowering and fun, but remember to take care of that skin you’re in. A fresh face is beautiful, but sun damage and dry skin can spoil this simple pleasure.
Thanks! I totally agree. It's too easy to neglect your skin in the summer, but it's important to take care of it, not abuse it with sun damage and free radicals.
Posted by: Prentice Osborne | August 18, 2010 at 08:33 AM