Hey everyone! Summer is finally here and with the new hot weather, it is time to make a new routine to become more productive. Unlike many summers before, I have wasted the summer away by waking up way too late, staying up until midnight, and spending the day watching T.V. and laying in bed. So, get ready to enjoy the sun, the beach, and all the fun activities summer offers while looking and feeling confident in your skin. Let’s dive into my realistic summer routine and make this summer one to remember! NONE OF THESE PRODUCTS OR WEBSITES ARE SPONSORED.
Wake up early
I wake up around 8 to 8:30 every morning. You don’t have to wake up at 8 because not everyone can get up at 8. Also getting up at this time has fixed my sleep schedule and I get so much stuff done. Another thing that has helped me wake up is the website Sleepytime which is a website that calculates your sleep based on your sleep cycles. This website makes sure you are getting enough sleep for your body so that you wake up on time with enough energy. Also, make sure to fix your bed before you do anything else. Getting 8 hours of sleep every night can be good for your physical and mental health.
- Reduces stress and improves mood.
- Increased concentration and focus
- Lowers your risk for diabetes and heart diseases
Go to the bathroom/brush my teeth
The first thing that I do is go to the bathroom and brush my teeth because the gunk on my teeth after I wake up grosses me out and having stinky breath is no fun. First, I scrap my tongue with a metal tongue scraper then I make sure to oil pull with the GuruNanda cocomint oral pulling oil . This product is so good and makes stinking breath go away. Then, I brush my teeth with toothpaste and a manual toothbrush. I dont’ use a specific kind of toothpaste or toothbrush so whatever you have works. Finally, to finish of my oral care, I use the Therabreath mouthwash in flavor Icy Mint. All of these products help me have fresh breath all day long.
Skincare
While I’m still in the bathroom I do my skincare. My favorite skincare brands are Glow Recipe, Hero, La Roche-Posay, The Ordinary, and the Inkey List. To start my skincare I double cleanse my face I love doing this because it makes my face feel extra clean and makes sure that all the makeup is off of your face. First I cleanse with The Ordinary Squalane cleanser and then for the second time with the Hydrating gentle cleanser from La Roche-Posay. Then I put the Glow recipe niacinamide dew drops all over my face which makes my blemishes fade away leaving my skin looking like glass. Next, I do my treatments first I use La Roche-Posay Adapalene acne treatment which shrinks my pimples and leaves my pores looking invisible. Then I use the Inkey List caffeine eye cream I feel so awake and my dark under eyes become not as visible. Finally, I moisturize, I don’t have a specific moisturizer but I like the Proactive Green Tea moisturizer which smells good, the Double Repair face moisturizer with SPF 30 by La Roche-Posay, and The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA moisturizer. And at the very end, I put on lip balm. I like the Laneige glow lip balm because it tastes good, lasts a long time, and looks like a lip gloss.
Drink water or tea
Next, I like to get a cold glass of water. Drinking a cold glass of water is so refreshing after going hours without it. Sometimes to wake myself up a little bit more I drink cold tea. Which is so good in the morning and when I have a sore throat this feels so nice and refreshing.
Workout/exercise
Then I go to the gym or do an at-home workout. My favorite workouts are Chloe Tings 2 week shred challenge, Lilly Sabri’s workouts especially legs and abs, and most pilates exercises. Normally I do a 30 minute session. Sports are another way to exercise my favorite summer sports are Volleyball, Tennis, and swimming.
Shower
After sweating at the gym the best feeling is washing the sweat and grossness off of my body. I like to double wash my body first with an unscented body wash and for the second time with the Coco Vanilla exfoliating body wash from PINK. Most of the time I wash my hair unless if I washed it the day before but I don’t have a favorite shampoo and conditioner so I normally use whatever I can find from Target or Costco. Although, I would like to try the Olaplex Shampoo and Conditioner or Amika Shampoo and Conditioner.
Wellness shot
After I workout and shower, I like to take a wellness shot. I really like the pineapple one from Trader joes but if you don’t live next to one or have one near you, you can find them at most stores or you can find recipes online to make them at home.
