HEALTHY, HYDRATING HACKS TO BEAT THE HEAT

DON’T LET THE HOTTEST WEATHER’S OPPRESSIVE HEAT AND HUMIDITY GET TO YOU OR BE HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH. TRY THESE HELPFUL HYDRATION AND BEAT-THE-HEAT HACKS THIS SUMMER.

HEALTHY HYDRATION AND H20 FLAVOR SENSATION

Bored with the same ole, plain ole water? Naturally flavor and refresh your senses by adding fresh fruit slices like citrus, berries, melons, and cucumbers that you can also soothe your eyes along with herbs like mint. Enhance the flavor by mashing with a fork, spoon, or mortar and pestle before dropping in water. And, don’t forget the ice.

You can also freeze fruits, herbs, and edible flowers in your ice cube trays and substitute tea for water (‘tis the season). Add aloe vera juice, coconut water and/or fruit juices. Replenish with minerals including calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium and electrolytes in coconut water.

GET GORGEOUS GREEN GODDESS FACIAL MASK

Nourish your skin and soothe your senses with a luxurious and natural summer skin-saving face mask that gently exfoliates, adds moisture, and alleviates irritation. DIY with edible ingredients straight from your kitchen.

Ingredients

• 2 pitted avocados (mash with fork and salvage pits to clean off and use as massage tools)

• Plain yogurt (whole milk, coconut, or almond)

• 2½ tablespoons rolled oats/tea leaves/coffee grounds

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive, avocado, jojoba, or apricot kernel oil

• 1 tablespoon green tea or 2 to 3 teaspoons matcha green tea powder

• Juice from 1 lemon wedge or 2 to 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (optional)

Instructions

• Blend ingredients in a bowl, apply to clean skin, let sit for 5 to 15 minutes, and gently massage in circular motions to encourage exfoliation prior to rinsing with warm-cool water. Pat dry and proceed with your skincare routine (e.g. toner and moisturizer).

HAVE FUN! SOAK UP THE SUN BUT NOT FOR TOO LONG

Getting enough sun has multiple benefits in boosting our