Spending time at the beach or on a summer vacation is relaxing and rejuvenating for your mind, but your skin may need some extra care both during and after your trip. Although you should be practicing good skin care habits every day of the year, it’s easy to slip up while you’re on vacation.

The sun and even spending time in the water can make your skin look dull. Get your glow back after being in the sun with these skin care products and treatments. Taking care of your skin now can reduce the signs of aging and keep your skin looking its best for years to come – here are my tops vacation skin care tips!

My Vacation Skin care Obsessions:

Eat Healthy!

While you’re on vacation, it’s tempting to indulge in rich foods that you probably wouldn’t eat back at home. While it’s totally fine to treat yourself occasionally, it’s important to continue to eat a balanced diet and drink lots and lots of water.  

Get Enough Sleep

When I’m on vacation, I like to eat foods with a lot of Vitamin C for its skin benefits. I drink plenty of water throughout the day, and I add some fresh lemon juice to my water. Not only does the lemon wedge make my water taste better, but it also gives it a metabolic boost and gives me more Vitamin C that my skin just loves!

Wear Sunscreen

Protect Your Eyes

Vacation is a time for resting. Try to get a good night’s sleep each night. Getting enough sleep gives your skin an instant pick-me-up, especially your eye area.

Don’t Forget Your Lips

I wear the Revision Intellishade Original. This is a daily moisturizer coupled with SPF 45 protection for your skin.  It’s a 5 in 1 formula that corrects, protects, conceals, brightens, and hydrates so your skin feels better than ever. It’s also tinted, so you get a subtle glow that instantly makes your skin look fresh and moisturized.

Remember to reapply often. Use a waterproof sunscreen if you’ll be in the water. If you’re over 50, your skin can be more susceptible to sun damage. If you’re relaxing outside, try to sit under a shade so you can enjoy the weather but aren’t exposed to the sun’s rays for too long.

More Ways to Protect Your Skin During Your Vacation

Protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses that block UV rays from the sun and use Obagi Elastiderm Eye Serum during and after sun exposure. I use it year-round to reduce bags under the eyes and puffiness.

This is my go-to for reducing the signs of aging, including fine lines, crow’s feet, and wrinkles. It also starts to work right away to reduce dark circles and reduce puffiness.