A guest post by the Half Hippy life
3 Secret Weapons to Beat the Heat
It’s that time of the year when you are so excited to get outside and bask in the glow of the
summer sun. However, we all know that this season comes with some serious challenges.
Queue a montage of limp greasy hair, melting makeup, chafing thighs, and uneven skin.
Somebody HELP! Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. We’ve put together a mini summer
survival guide featuring all natural and affordable ingredients to help you work around those
major summer dilemmas. Now, you can strut down the steamy streets with your bad self
cause you’ve got the tricks locked down to stay fresh!
Arrowroot Powder
We love finding non toxic, cheap and easy switches for everyday products. Arrowroot powder
is one of those amazing finds that makes us wonder how we ever got by without it.
Arrowroot powder is made from the root of a tropical plant. We love taking this magical
ingredient and dousing it all over our bodies because it is simply amazing! Especially for the
summer, arrowroot is a triple threat and works great for dry shampoo, translucent makeup
powder, and keeping your skin from chafing in the heat.
As dry shampoo-
When the humidity hits the airwaves, you say bye bye to volume and bounce. Arrowroot can
save the day as an instant dry shampoo. Take a powder brush and dip it into arrowroot
powder. Tap off the excess and apply it to your roots. Work in sections until you’ve covered
the desired parts of your scalp. Then, flip your head upside down and shake out any excess
powder. Give the powder a little time to absorb the excess oil or you can quickly run a blow dryer over your roots to set it. Say hello to bodacious and oil-free hair!
To close pores and minimise shine
Arrowroot powder works amazingly to take away the shine and make your pores less visible.
It can be used alone if you don’t need coverage or as a makeup setting powder. If you are
setting your concealer or different layers of makeup, arrowroot works great with a powder
brush or damp makeup sponge. It also works wonderfully as a last step translucent setting
powder or for t-zone touch-ups. Always remember to tap off the excess before applying.
Arrowroot has an extremely matte finish, so if you are into a more dewy finish use this
sparingly or not at all.
To prevent chafing
In the summertime, or any other hot and sweaty time (winky face), areas like thighs, arms,
and feet can rub uncomfortably. It can be used anywhere you want to keep dry. Yay for adult
baby powder. This thing works beautifully and doesn’t have the same chemicals and carcinogens that you will find in talcum powder so use this often.
DIY Setting Spray
Want your makeup to last longer, look extra glowy, or get a refreshing reset
during that midday slump? Look no further! Check out this DIY recipe that triples
as a facial mist, makeup setting spray, and toner. This all natural and affordable
spray brings relaxing spa vibes into the palm of your hand.
What You’ll Need:
2 oz Empty Spray Bottle
1 oz Rose water: moisturizing, anti-aeging, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, beautiful scent
2/3 oz Witch Hazel: acts as a preservative, astringent, anti-ageing, anti-bacterial,heals acne, anti-inflammatory
1/3 oz Vegetable Glycerin: moisturizing, softens, helps to lock in makeup, helps skin retain moisture, brightens skin, helps to fade scars
10 drops Lavender Essential Oil: aromatherapy, antibacterial, heals scars and marks, regulates sebum.
Bonus Tips
Make a big batch and freeze the excess.Keep a bottle in the fridge and use the spray as a refreshing mist in the summer or anytime you want a mini pick-me up.Use this on top of makeup powders to make them look more natural.Use a dark coloured glass bottle for the longest shelf life
Skin Brightening Mask
In addition to all the other summer woes, your skin is often the victim of uneven
skin tone due to acne breakouts, hyper-pigmentation or sun exposure. Here is a
simple and effective natural face mask that will gently exfoliate your skin and bring that natural healthy glow we all want.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon maca powder: ancient superfood that contains minerals andamino acids. It boosts collagen, tightens, firms, and is anti-ageing.
1/2 teaspoon fresh beet juice: contains anthocyanins which is packed with antioxidants and nutrients that reduces pigmentation, brightens moisturizes skin, & is anti-ageing. It reduces acne, flare ups due to heat, and inflammation.
1 teaspoon aloe gel: antibacterial and anti-fungal power gel that heals your skin from sun exposure and acne breakouts. The gel also adds a cooling element.
10 drops rosehip oil: contains vitamins A, C, and E and essential fatty acids. Anti-ageing and great for lightening scars and marks. Helps to regenerate new skin tissue.
1 teaspoon raw honey: contains vitamins, proteins, minerals, enzymes,and amino acids. Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, regulates pH,heals acne, and locks in moisture.
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl until you have a paste and apply with a brush or clean hands. Be careful with the beet juice because it can stain. Apply the mask and let it sit for about 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water followed by a splash of cool water to close your pores. Add this mask to your beauty routine once a week and soon you’ll be blinding everyone with your soft, even toned and radiant skin.
Now that you’ve got all the natural and toxic-free tools to beat the heat, get out there and have a happy and worry-free summer!
Love,
The Half Hippies
Marian Miranda & Upahar Rana
About the authors:
Half Hippy is a lifestyle brand created by two best friends, Marian Miranda and Upahar Rana. It began with their genuine love for natural living that still acknowledges the real life struggles of NYC living. It’s all about making it to yoga, slurping up green juices, but also not wanting to give up that 4 a.m slice of pizza after a long night out of dancing. Half Hippy focuses on a balanced approach to green beauty, conscious living, and holistic magic potions that heal from the inside out. It’s easy to be green and clean while still having fun. This duo is here to spread positive vibes and help everyone find their inner Half Hippy.
