Look Sizzlin’ Hot With These Summer Beauty Musts (As Seen On CBS Austin’s “We Are Austin”)

Start blasting Demi Lovato’s “Cool For The Summer” and Childish Gambino’s “Summertime Magic” because the warmest and sultriest season of the year is officially here. So don’t let any beauty woes put a damper on your fun! From oil-free tinted moisturizers with SPF protection to chafing solutions and damage-fighting haircare products, I’ve got everything you need to help you look and feel like a sunkissed goddess on even the most sweltering of days. Check out my segment on summer beauty must-haves for CBS Austin’s “We Are Austin” (watch above or click here to watch on CBSAustin.com) and read on for all the details on the products seen on air!

GLO SKIN BEAUTY MOISTURIZING TINT SPF 30+

Summer is the perfect time to try a lighter approach when it comes to your makeup. After all,  when it’s so hot and muggy outside that it feels like you’re wading through steam, you don’t necessarily want to wear layer after layer of foundation, blush, eye shadow, and so on — after all, it will only further stifle your skin or, even worse, it will melt off and leave you looking like something out of a Picasso Cubist painting. My go-to is always a tinted moisturizer that offers broad spectrum protection — that way, you’ll get that much needed SPF defense, and you’ll enjoy some natural-looking buildable coverage. Plus, if you’re spending long periods of time outside, you can always reapply the moisturizer as needed to ensure your skin stays protected (remember: you should reapply sunscreen every two hours!).

A great option is the Glo Skin Beauty Moisturizing Tint SPF 30+ ($44 at GloSkinBeauty.com).  Available in Fair, Light, Medium and Dark, this lightweight moisturizer has a lovely consistency and it delivers a hint of sheer color that goes on evenly so it really feels and looks like a second skin.  Plus, it’s oil-free, so it won’t make your complexion appear shiny or clog up your pores and lead to breakouts.

STRIVECTIN TRI-PHASE DAILY GLOW TONER

Elsa is all about letting go. Me? I’m about letting it glow! If you want radiant skin, make sure to add the new StriVectin Tri-Phase Daily Glow Toner ($39 at StriVectin.com to your skincare routine. This brightening, hydrating, and softening toner featuring an advanced formula comprised of three phases: an oil phase, a milk phase, and a water phase. When mixed together, these three phases work magic on your complexion!

The formula’s oil phase contains mandelic acid, a gentle alpha hydroxyl acid that refines and minimizes pores, as well as squalane oil to replenish the skin and licorice root extract to enhance luminosity. The milk phase features lactic acid, another alpha hydroxyl acid that exfoliates and resurfaces the skin, along with moisturizing and soothing rice amino acids. Last, he water phase contains hyaluronic acid, calming aloe leaf and calendula flower extracts, and StriVectin’s patented barrier-strengthening NIA-114 technology.

To apply, you just shake the bottle to mix all three phases, then pour the toner onto a cotton pad until it’s saturated, and sweep the pad across your clean face. You can then apply your favorite serum and moisturizer.

Glow get ’em!

ACADERMA INVISIBLE SHEILD DEFENSE SERUM & OASIS BARRIER BOOSTER

By now, we’ve all been schooled on the dangers of tanning and the need to protect our skin from UV rays. Not only can sun exposure lead to skin cancer, but it can take a serious toll on your looks: in fact, UV rays are the biggest culprit behind premature skin aging. What some of you may not know is that there are other factors lurking in the environment that can also lead to sagging skin, wrinkles, dark spots, redness, dehydration, and more. Pollution — whether in the form of carbon emissions or wind-blown dust — and the blue light emitted by our cell phones and tablets are two such external hazards.

So how can you protect your skin during the summer, when your calendar is filled with cookouts, pool parties, beach days, and road trips — all of which you’ll want to capture on Instagram (hello, blue light!)? Enter the Acaderma Invisible Shield Defense Serum ($80 at Acaderma.com), which was just launched this month. The serum contains 12 antioxidants that protect skin from UV-induced damage, free radicals and environmental stress. Chief among these antioxidants is SesaHelio, which is extracted from sesame seeds and has been shown to be 1 1/2 times as potent as vitamin C. SesaHelio can actually increase the survival rate of cells damaged by UV rays and accelerate the body’s repair mechanisms to counteract the negative consequences of UV exposure. In addition to this groundbreaking ingredient, the serum contains peony extract, summer snowflake extract, and Japanese knotweed sunscreen.

Another common issue in the summer: sun-ravaged and dehydrated skin. See, we tend to feel greasy and sticky during these hot and humid months and that can cause us to use too-harsh cleansers or to wash and exfoliate our complexions too often, stripping them of important natural oils. If this sounds all too familiar, quench your skin’s thirst with the Acaderma Oasis Barrier Booster ($68 at Acaderma.com). This infusion serum contains extracts from two xerophytes, which are plants that need very little water: cactus and African kinkeliba. Because these plants have managed to thrive in even the most arid climates, they’re perfect for treating dehydrated skin. The serum then, moisturizes the skin and reduced redness while repairing and strengthening the skin’s outermost barrier so moisture can stay locked in and toxins can stay out.

GOOD SCIENCE BEAUTY PURIFYING FACE CREAM & PURIFYING FACE MASK

Summer can be a confounding and frustrating time for those with oily and blemish-prone skin. After all, sebaceous glands go into overdrive when temperatures rise and humidity levels increase, and that can lead to oiliness and breakouts. On the other hand, cleansing too often or using harsh face washes and lotions can further irritate skin, dehydrating it and leading to redness and flakiness.  Luckily, Good Science Beauty can help you navigate these months with the products in its Purifying collection, which were designed specifically for blemish-prone skin aggravated by urban living.

For a clear, acne-free complexion, make sure to moisturize using the Good Science Beauty Purifying Face Cream ($48 at GoodScienceBeauty.com). This lightweight cream  contains willow bark extract to exfoliate dead surface skin cells and to help clear congested pores, thereby minimizing their appearance. In addition to this purifying natural ingredient, the face cream contains replenishing amino acids so that skin is left supple and hydrated.

To keep that complexion looking its best, apply the Good Science Beauty Purifying Face Mask ($55 at GoodScienceBeauty.comm) two to three times per week. This mask  also contains willow bark extract along with oligopetide-10, an antimicrobial peptide that helps to neutralize harmful toxins. And, because it features amino acids and hydrating ingredients like sunflower seed oil and shea butter, it detoxifies the skin and reduces oiliness without leaving your complexion feeling dry or tight.

LOVE ANYBODY ANTI-CHAFE STICK & ANTI-CHAFE OINTMENT

Women of all shapes and sizes live with the uncomfortable reality that is inner-thigh chafing. This is a year-round issue, but it’s particularly relevant come summer — after all, that’s when we’re wearing shorts, skirts, and dresses, leaving more of our thighs are exposed and hence increasing the likelihood that they’ll rub together and cause friction. To strut your stuff in your itty-bitty shorts without it ending in a chafing debacle, you can apply the Love AnyBody Anti-Chafe Stick ($7.99 at Target.com and select stores nationwide), gliding it over any areas that need some protection. It contains hydrators like squalane and vitamin E that create an invisible barrier that reduces friction, along with soothing ingredients like barley extract and aloe. You can use the stick on any body parts prone to chafing: under arms and armpits, buttocks, stomach, thighs, and so on.

And if you’re dealing with the painful aftermath of chafing, you can reach for the Love AnyBody Anti-Chafe Ointment ($7.99 at Target.com),  a more intense soothing and moisturizing treatment that contains plant-derived ingredients like squalane, olive extract, and coconut oil.

MIMZI BY MARGUERITE GERMAIN

Fragrance has the power to conjure up powerful memories and emotions — which is why Dr. Marguerite Germain chose this medium to honor her late mother. Dr. Germain created Mimzi as a tribute to her mom, and so the fragrance exudes all the qualities she admired in her mom: her fearlessness, confidence, elegance, passion, and kindness. In fact, Dr. Germain describes the fragrance combining the lively spirit of a diva with a natural beauty that is ageless. Sweet, right?

I love the crisp citrus top notes of soft lemon, sweet orange, and currant — all of which capture the optimism and exuberance of summer. The fragrance’s heart, meanwhile, contains feminine tuberose and jasmine notes, as well as an unexpected hint of bitter orange. The fragrance base notes, meanwhile, add a floral and woody component with notes of  sandalwood, light cedar, and jasmine.

You can purchase Mimzi by Marguerite Germain for $65 at GermainDermatology.com

PETAL FRESH SUPERFOODS FOR HAIR DAMAGE CONTROL SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

Between exposure to UV rays, highlights and hair dyes, tight braids, and chlorine in swimming pools, we put our hair through a lot of grief in the summer. To keep hair healthy and vibrant, we should all use the Petal Fresh SuperFoods Damage Control Shampoo and Conditioner ($7 each at select target stores and Target.com), which are designed to repair, strengthen, and and shine to damaged and over-processed strands. .

The formulas contain fresh kale extract, an organic superfood that’s rich in antioxidants like vitamin C and in iron, which helps to strengthen strands. They also contain nourishing omega-3 fatty acids that reconstruct hairs from the inside out and vegan keratin to boost shiner and restore dull hair color to its former vibrant state.

Like all Petal Fresh products, they’re vegan, cruelty-free and contain no parabens, phthalates or sulfates.

And their invigorating cucumber and mint scent makes me think of refreshing mojitos! Clean haircare and cocktails? Yes, please!

EMERALD HEALTH BIOCEUTICALS ENDO LINE

Next, to enjoy our summer without grappling with lack of sleep, stress, and inflammation, we need to support the body’s endocannabinoid system or ECS. The ECS is a biological system that regulates everything from appetite and metabolism to mood, energy, immunity, sleep, and inflammation, so it’s responsible for maintaining homeostasis. This 600-million-year-old healing system was first discovered in the 1980s when scientists were researching the effects of cannabis on the body. The system’s name is a nod to that research project: “Endo” means “within the body” while “cannabinoid” highlights the role the cannabis plant played in the system’s discovery.

And while studies show that cannabis supports the ECS, there are plenty of other botanical ingredients and herbs that activate the ECS even more effectively — among them curcumin ,saffron, and passionflower. That’s why Emerald Health Bioceuticals developed its Cannabis-Free CBD Alternative Endo Line.

The are doctor-formulated supplements in the line contain no cannabis, no CBD, and no THC. Instead, they’re formulated with the brand’s proprietary PhytoCann Complex which is comprised of ingredients like clove, Szechuan pepper, ginger, echinacea, and peony and magnolia extracts in the precise potency and ratios to offer synergistic support for the ECS.

The Endo line has supplements that offer solutions for specific problems —for instance, the Endo Sleep ($35.95 at EmeraldHealthBio.com) supplements help to provide a restful sleep thanks to ingredients like the PhytoCann Complex, melatonin, and passion flower extract, while the Endo Inflame supplements (at EmeraldHealthBio.com) help to alleviate pain and promote flexibility and mobility thanks to the combination of the PhytoCann Complex and turmeric and Casperome Boswellia Serrata.

For more information, visit EmeraldHealthBio.com