Summer is the season of sunny days outdoors, the beach, nature walks, and long hours under the sun. While it’s one of the most enjoyable times of the year, it can also put our skin under considerable stress.
Heat, UV rays, wind, saltwater, and chlorine can all contribute to dehydration, redness, and a loss of elasticity. That’s why it’s important to follow a simple yet consistent skincare routine, choosing gentle products rich in natural ingredients.
The herbal tradition offers many natural allies to help keep your skin soft, radiant, and well-hydrated throughout the warmest months.
Cleanse and refresh your skin
During the summer, the skin produces more sebum and tends to accumulate sweat, impurities, and sunscreen residue. Gentle cleansing, morning and evening, is the first step toward keeping your skin healthy. After cleansing, a natural toner helps restore freshness and comfort.
Among the most appreciated herbal remedies is Rose Water, traditionally valued for its refreshing and toning properties. Sprayed onto the face throughout the day, it provides an immediate feeling of freshness and relief, especially on the hottest days.
Hydration is the real secret to Healthy Summer Skin
Many people believe that moisturizers should be avoided during hot weather. In reality, the opposite is true: sun exposure and high temperatures increase the skin’s water loss, leaving it drier and less elastic. A lightweight moisturizing cream helps preserve the skin’s natural balance.
For facial care, Hydrarose Cream is an excellent choice to keep the skin soft, hydrated, and radiant all day long.
After the Sun 🔅, your body needs Nourishment
After spending a day at the beach, by the pool, or in the mountains, the skin on your body needs deep nourishment. Applying a cream rich in botanical ingredients helps restore softness and comfort.
Dermoliva Body Cream, inspired by the centuries-old herbal tradition of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, is an ideal addition to your evening skincare routine, when the skin is most receptive to absorbing nourishing and emollient ingredients.
Evening 🌙 is the time for Skin Regeneration
During the night, the skin naturally activates its renewal processes. This makes it the perfect time to apply richer treatments.
Rosehip Oil (Rosa Mosqueta Oil), widely appreciated in natural skincare for its nourishing and regenerating properties, can be applied in small amounts to the face, neck, and décolleté to help keep the skin supple and healthy.
Give your Hands the care they deserve
Our hands are constantly exposed to the sun, frequent washing, and hand sanitizers. As a result, they can easily become dry—not only in summer but throughout the year.
A cream enriched with aloe and essential oils, such as Hand Cream with Aloe and Lemon Essential Oil, helps keep hands soft and moisturized without leaving the greasy feeling often associated with richer creams.
Choose your Summer Skincare Routine – Your Skin will thank you
Keeping your skin healthy and radiant only requires a few simple daily habits:
- Gently cleanse your face and body.
- Refresh your skin with a natural toner such as Rose Water.
- Apply a moisturizing cream every day.
- Nourish your skin after sun exposure.
- Spend a few minutes each evening applying a natural plant oil.
- Protect yourself naturally from insects during summer evenings.
Consistency is far more important than the number of products you use.
The Herbal Tradition of Monte Oliveto Maggiore
For centuries, the Benedictine tradition has preserved valuable knowledge about medicinal plants and natural remedies.
The Monte Oliveto Maggiore Herbal Collection was born from this heritage, offering products for daily personal care inspired by the simplicity of nature and the quality of carefully selected natural ingredients.