Summer Beauty Unlocked: 6 Hacks Every Black Girl Needs In Her Arsenal

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Summer is truly a magical season where the world and the people around you just seem more beautiful. Summer is also the season to show up and show out and push your cuteness to its ultimate potential. To help you slay and look your finest, add these six summer beauty hacks to your beauty routine.

Not only will these add a little oomph to your already incredible beauty, but they could also save you some coins. So whether your goal is to have a hot girl summer or a healing hottie moment, we have just the tools to help you bring the heat.

1. Invest In Sweat-Proof Makeup

PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT — Source: B. Alyssa Trofort, Kayla Madonna

Summer means sun dresses, but it also means sweating. But have no fear; your beat can survive the summer heat with the proper tools. Avoid your face melting by ensuring you have a good primer and fixing spray. This duo will keep your makeup from slipping and sliding under the sun and make you feel more confident in your look.

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2. Get A Good Exfoliating Scrub

Source: Carlos Barquero

Again, summer means sweating, making it easier for your body to collect dead and dirty skin. Avoid that and ingrown hairs after a shave by using a good exfoliating scrub that will leave your skin smooth, clean, and fresh. It really helps you get to the nitty-gritty when it comes to your skincare, and your pores will thank you.

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3. Put SPF On Your Lips

Mother and daughter applying sunscreen on a sunny beach day — Source: JLco – Julia Amaral

Just in case it needs to be said, Black people need to wear sunscreen, too, but take it a step further and ensure you’re also putting sunscreen on your lips. Whether slathering some lotion on them or using a lip balm with some SPF, it’s important to protect your lips just as much as the rest of your body, as it helps prevent dryness and burns.

4. Use A Skin Tint Instead Of Foundation

Beauty female portrait half of face close up eye beautiful make-up arrow eyelashes eyeliner eyelid mascara African American woman girl perfect skin natural complexion skincare cosmetics moisturizing — Source: Yuliia Kaveshnikova

Who among us does not love a full beat? But sometimes layering even a light one can feel heavy at the peak of summer. So, use a skin tint if you’re looking for something a little less heavy that still gives you a clean look. The key is finding one that is very close to your skin tone so it goes on like skin. It basically feels like a lotion and helps you save on foundation.

5. Drink Water

Young College Age Ethnic Female At An Outdoor Bistro Shop — Source: eyecrave

This might sound like a “duh” tip, but it’s also a very overlooked one. However, you should be getting your 11.5 cups in a day year-round; during the summer, you lose more water. But staying hydrated doesn’t just keep you from passing out. It also helps reduce puffiness and acne in your skin. If you’re a lemon drop girly, help minimize the dehydrating impact of alcohol by staying hydrated. This also helps to improve elasticity and complexion and flushes out toxins. So, the next time you’re packing your purse, make sure to slide in a bottle of water.

6. Use Vaseline To Seal Your Scent

During the summer, it’s easy to sweat off your scent on the way to the function, but there’s a surefire way to keep your smell stuck all night. When moisturizing your skin, especially your sweat points, use Vaseline and spray your perfume on top of it. This will help your scent stick to your body longer and keep you from wasting your perfume.

6 Summer Beauty Hacks For Black Girls