With more out-of-offices popping up, as well as happy hours and spontaneous beach or pool days, summer is when you finally give your overworked self time to… exhale. More time spent soaking up vitamin D, catching up on that pile of magazines you’ve been collecting or even listening to music on a hammock, means ample time to lounge. Add another layer of relaxation when you multitask with one of these beauty treatments that work while you rest. Not only will you zone out even more, but you’ll emerge with bright skin, healthier hair — and hey, fresh breath too. Try one of these treatments and get ready to prescribe to the lazy lifestyle this season, you deserve it.
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This article originally appeared on TotalBeauty.com
10 Lazy-Girl Beauty Treatments You Can Do While Lounging
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Hydrate thirsty skin — all over
The sun, the sand, the humidity, the cocktails and the travel all work in unison to dehydrate your skin. Though summer gets you out of the office and into the moment, taking the time to ensure your skin locks in the moisture it needs is essential. Though plenty of folks have developed a masking routine, our skin is our body's largest organ, making it important to find a formula that's safe for everywhere. Infused with white honey extract and vitamin E, this pick will cleanse, purify and refresh, wherever you apply it. It also works to remove dirt, oil or dry, flaky skin. Leave on for up to 10 minutes on your chest, elbows, knees and, of course, cheeks or forehead, and wash off for best results.
Borghese Advanced Fango Delicato Mud Mask, $48 at Birchbox
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Give dry hair some TLC
Decades ago, you squeezed Sun-in or lemon juice to your strands, hoping for a bit of blonde highlights after a day of vitamin D. Now, though? You'd rather your skin didn't feel crunchy post-beach. The conditions and weather of the summertime aren't exactly optimal for silky smooth hair, so the next time you're devouring a page-turner on a lounge chair, apply a thumb-sized portion of this nourishing hair mask. As it seeps into your hair for up to five minutes, it will detangle, soften and maximize the shine of your locks. Though it is tempting to hop into the pool to wash it off, stay on the lifeguard's good side by opting for a shower instead.
Ouidad Ultra-Nourishing Intense Hydrating Mask, $32 at Dermstore
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Fight acne
Some folks wake up with dewy, perfectly rosy cheeks, slightly flushed and Instagram-ready. The rest of us? We need a little extra time to cover up breakouts or, ya know, brush our teeth. With the many sunscreens, weather shifts and sweat that summer produces, it is smart to double-up on your acne treatment and prevention, if your skin is overly sensitive. And not just on your face, but all over your body too, since this season requires the least amount of clothes. Consider this quick body spray that's made with salicylic acid to arm your pores. A quick spritz and you can get back to magazine-reading or podcast-listening by the shore. You lay down, it protects.
SLMD Skincare Salicylic Acid Body Spray, $38 at SLMD Skincare
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Exfoliate invisibly
Dry skin? Oily? Combo? No matter your type, summer requires more exfoliation than other months, but taking time to scrub can be time-consuming and easy to forget. But when you're sitting on your porch, taking in a sunset? Why not use a just-add-water scrub to thoroughly wash off the day? This cleanser and face mask in one is super easy and will have you feeling — and looking! — refreshed in less than 10 minutes.
SkinEscens Rejuvenating Facial Powder, $80 at SkinEscens
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Heal a pimple overnight
Tomorrow, you will proudly stand next to your best friend as he or she marries the love of their life — and so will this major, big-as-your-nose zit. Ugh. A busy summer schedule means your longest time "lounging" is when you finally have a good night's sleep. Before you pass out from overbooking yourself, apply this acne stick-on treatment. As a bonus, you can actually wear it under concealer to help flatten the surface of your zit and no one will know the difference. Win-win!
Peace Out Acne Dots, $19 at Sephora
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Keep your skin healthy on the go
As the busiest time of year for traveling, you might be catching more than just one flight between Memorial and Labor Day. That constant air traffic and stale air doesn't leave your skin happy, making an in-flight mask a smart solution. The only issue is many masks require you to wash off the solution, which is no easy task in a pint-sized airplane bathroom. To the rescue are these masks that cater to whatever you're in need of: dryness, puffiness, you name it.
Purlisse Sheet Mask, pack of 6 for $36 at Purlisse
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Get your feet beach-ready
After months in hiding, it's time to show off your new slingbacks, sandals and open-toe beauties. Before your feet's grand debut, give them a bit of extra care while you're catching up on email with this lazy, easy treatment. After washing and drying your feet, separate the foot mask along the dotted line and place on your foot. After 15 to 20 minutes, remove and pat the formula into your skin. You'll be left with smoother toes — and cleaner feet, without much work at all.
Missha Home Aesthetic Paraffin Treatment Foot Mask, $4 at Missha
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Make your lips summer-fling ready
Blame it on the margaritas — or the romance of the sun — but having a summer fling is a goal plenty of singles aspire to achieve before fall rolls around. It might not be a likely place, but our lips take plenty of heat — literally, as they can become easily sunburned. To ensure you're kiss-ready, try this treatment to rid away any dry skin or flakes. It's ideal for when you're passing away the hours, since it's easy to do and provides near instant results. Scrub your lips for 20 to 30 seconds with your finger, and lick it off (it's just sugar!) Then, leave the mask on for twenty minutes, before wiping away. To finish, add on the balm for everyday use, completing your lip facial.
Sara Happ Perfect Pout in a Box Treatment Set, $62 at Nordstrom
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Brush your teeth
You've been poolside with your friends all day, and you're about to make your way to the next hot spot for another round. You want to tidy up, but you, um, don't want to move quite yet. Enter: these on-the-go mini brushes, that freshen your breath and your mouth, without requiring effort on your end, at all.
Colgate Wisp Optic White Mini-Brush, $6.04 at Walmart
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Go to the Blue Lagoon. Kind of.
Alright, so if your summer will be full of more lounging dreaming of exotic lands than actually visiting them (we feel ya) — let this beauty treatment transport you. It's clear, so you can apply and go about your beach or pool day, all while hydrating your skin with this Blue Lagoon Iceland mineral mask. Made with geothermal seawater, you'll be left with healthy skin... and even more wanderlust than before.
Blue Lagoon Iceland Mineral Mask Travel Size, $56 at Blue Lagoon
