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How-to Keep Your Skin Glowing All Summer Long
Summer on the Rhode Island coast is something special. The salt air, the warm sun on your skin, long evenings by the water — it’s the season we live for. But all that sun, salt, sand, and heat can leave your skin in a state of sadness. Summer does not mean you neglect your body care routine and it certainly does not mean you can rely on Mother Nature to keep you hydrated. We have a simple, summer body care routine that can keep your skin hydrated, smooth, and glowing from June straight through to September. Here’s exactly how we do it at Solette — and how you can too.
Step 1: Exfoliate (2–3x per week)
Summer skin is constantly battling buildup — sunscreen, sweat, saltwater, and dead skin cells. Exfoliating regularly is the foundation of any good summer routine because it clears the canvas and allows everything that comes after to absorb better.
Reach for a body scrub 2 to 3 times per week, ideally in the shower. Apply it to damp skin using gentle circular motions, focusing on rough spots like elbows, knees, and heels. Rinse thoroughly with warm (not hot) water.
Pro tip: Exfoliate before shaving for a much closer, smoother result — your future self will thank you.
Step 2: Cleanse with Intention
Not all body washes are created equal — especially in summer. Many conventional washes strip your skin of its natural moisture barrier, which is already working overtime in the heat. Look for a body wash that cleanses without over-drying (like our extra creamy body washes)
After a beach or pool day, it’s extra important to rinse off salt and chlorine thoroughly. Both can dehydrate skin quickly if left to sit. A gentle, nourishing wash makes all the difference in how your skin feels by evening.
Step 3: Moisturize While Your Skin Is Still Damp
This is the step most people skip — and it’s the most important one for summer glow. Apply your body butter or moisturizer within a minute or two of stepping out of the shower, while your skin is still slightly damp. The moisture from the water helps your product absorb deeper and locks in hydration more effectively.
In summer, a lot of people switch to lighter lotions because they worry body butter will feel heavy. But a good body butter isn’t greasy — it’s rich and nourishing, and in summer your skin genuinely needs that extra moisture after all the sun and salt exposure. Give it a minute to absorb and you’ll be amazed at the difference.
Focus areas for summer: shins (they tend to dry out fastest), shoulders, and anywhere that’s been exposed to sun.
Step 4: Don’t Forget the Extras
A complete summer routine goes beyond scrub-wash-moisturize. A few small additions make a big impact:
- Drink more water than you think you need. Hydrated skin starts from the inside. Heat and activity deplete your hydration faster in summer.
- Apply SPF daily — everywhere. Your body care routine should always be followed by sunscreen on any exposed skin. No exceptions.
- Re-moisturize after sun exposure. After a day at the beach, your skin craves extra nourishment. An evening application of body butter before bed works overnight to repair and restore.
- Stay consistent. Glowing skin isn’t a one-time thing. A simple routine done consistently beats an elaborate routine done occasionally every time.
A Sample Week with Solette
Here’s what a full summer week might look like following our guidelines for the perfect summer body care routine:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Exfoliate with body scrub → cleanse with body wash → moisturize with body butter while damp.
- Tuesday, Thursday: Cleanse with body wash → moisturize with body butter while damp.
- Weekend: Give yourself a full at-home spa moment — scrub, soak, mask, and deeply moisturize. You’ve earned it.
That Summer Glow Is a Habit, Not a Product
The secret to summer skin isn’t a miracle ingredient. It’s consistency, and a really good summer body care routine with intentionality. Using products you can actually feel good about — for your skin and the planet.
At Solette, every product in this routine is vegan, cruelty-free, and packaged in recycled ocean plastic. Because glowing skin shouldn’t come at the expense of the coast we all love.
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