Naturally Radiant Skin, Every Day: Your Ultimate Summer Skincare Ritual
- Petal & Root
- Jun 4
- 4 min read
Updated: Sep 29
As the sun gets stronger and the days grow longer, your skin care needs a seasonal refresh. Summer is about glow…not grease, breakouts, or sun damage. Fortunately, nature has equipped us with a bounty of skin-loving ingredients that nourish, protect, and restore your complexion - without the toxins.
Here’s your ultimate guide to a natural, radiant summer skincare routine, with daily, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly practices, plus insider tips from your own kitchen.
Radiant Skin Daily Routine: Glow Starts Here
1. Cleanse Gently (AM + PM)
Use a gentle, pH-balanced cleanser made with:
• Aloe vera: Calms inflammation and hydrates
• Chamomile or rose hydrosol: Tones and soothes
• Raw honey: Naturally antibacterial and moisturizing (use directly as a cleanser or in DIY masks)
Pantry Tip: A teaspoon of raw honey + a splash of apple cider vinegar makes a gentle, balancing morning cleanser.
2. Hydrate & Tone
Hydrosols or a DIY toner made with:
• Witch hazel (alcohol-free or all natural wood grain alcohol) + rose water
• Green tea (cooled): Rich in antioxidants and soothing
• Cucumber juice: Hydrating and cooling for sun-exposed skin
Try our Soothing & Clarifying Anti-Microbial Mist
Pantry Tip: Brew green tea, let it cool, add a few drops of lemon juice and store in a glass spray bottle in the fridge.
3. Nourish & Treat with Serums
Look for these powerful natural ingredients:
• Vitamin C (ascorbic acid from citrus or acerola): Brightens and boosts collagen
• Vitamin E: Protects from sun damage
• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Balances oil, fades dark spots
• CoQ10: Antioxidant-rich and anti-aging
• Plant oils like rosehip, jojoba, or squalane: Nourishing and balancing
Our Sacred Dew Facial Elixir contains Vitamins C & E, Niacinamide, Rosehip Oil, Madagascar Vanilla Bean botanically-infused Jojoba Oil, and Squalane.
Pantry Tip: A drop of rosehip oil + aloe vera gel = lightweight, vitamin-rich DIY serum.
4. Moisturize
Choose non-comedogenic oils and butters:
• Jojoba oil: Mimics skin’s natural sebum
• Shea butter: Rich in vitamins A and E
• Squalane (olive-derived): Lightweight and anti-inflammatory
Try our moisturizing products for an all natural glow without the harsh chemicals!
Our Whipped Tallow Body Butter with Shea Butter and Vitamin E provides a light and airy feel that leaves your skin feeling silky smooth.
Our new Aurora Glow Lunar Ritual Body Butter with Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, and Vitamin E is a rich, decadent body butter crafted for skin that craves deep hydration and a soft, luminous glow. Thanks to these active ingredients, this moisturizer simultaneously plumps and reduces the appearance of fine lines.
Another new addition to our Goddess Collection, the Velvet Muse Body Oil, with Squalane and Almond Oils leaves you glowing like a midnight muse! This fast-absorbing, luxurious body oil is great for a post-shower dewy glow.
All handcrafted in small batches with Madagascar Vanilla Bean botanically-infused Jojoba Oil.
5. Sun Protection (AM)
Even natural routines must include SPF!
Best Natural or Clean Sunscreens:
• Badger Clear Zinc SPF 30: Simple, reef-safe, EWG-approved
• Earth Mama Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40: Great for sensitive skin
• Kinfield Daily Dew SPF 35: Clean and hydrating
• Juice Beauty SPF 30 Tinted Moisturizer: Multitasking mineral sunscreen & glow
….and stay tuned! We’re currently perfecting our own all natural sunblock formulation available in July!
Reapply every 2 hours, especially after sweating or swimming.
Weekly (1x–2x): Exfoliate Naturally
Gentle exfoliation keeps pores clear and boosts cell turnover. Use:
• Oats + yogurt + honey: Soothing, probiotic-rich mask
• Ground almonds + raw honey + lemon: Exfoliating and brightening
• Papaya or pineapple enzyme masks: Naturally dissolves dead skin cells (just 5–10 min!)
Try our exfoliating products here:
Caution: Avoid scrubbing harshly. Summer skin is more delicate from sun exposure!
Bi-Weekly (2x/mo.): Deep Nourishing Mask or Steam
Nourishing Mask Ideas:
• Avocado + honey + olive oil: For deep hydration
• Banana + yogurt + turmeric: Calming and brightening
• Clay (like kaolin or bentonite) + rosewater: Draws out impurities without drying
Facial Steam Tip:
Steam your face over a bowl of hot water with dried lavender, rose petals, or green tea leaves to open pores and infuse antioxidants. Limit to 5–7 minutes.
Monthly: Skin Check + Detox Reset
• Do a full ingredient audit: Check labels for “fragrance,” parabens, PEGs, and other synthetic additives
• Detox Mask: Mix activated charcoal + bentonite clay + a splash of apple cider vinegar + enough water to make a thick paste once a month to purge built-up toxins
• Dry brush + lymphatic face massage to stimulate circulation and collagen
Key Natural Ingredients to Look for in Products:
Ingredient | Benefit |
Aloe Vera | Soothes, heals sunburn, hydrates deeply |
Rosehip Oil | Rich in Vitamin A & C, fades scars |
Niacinamide | Evens skin tone, reduces inflammation |
Zinc Oxide | Physical sun protection, non-toxic |
Green Tea Extract | Anti-aging, calms redness |
Vitamin E | Repairs skin, boosts SPF performance |
Sea Buckthorn Oil | Omega-rich, anti-inflammatory |
Final Tips to Stay Radiant All Summer
• Drink up: Aim for 3+ liters of filtered water daily
• Eat glow foods: Cucumber, berries, leafy greens, wild salmon, chia seeds
• Change pillowcases 2x/week to prevent buildup and breakouts
• Store your facial mist or toner in the fridge for an ultra-refreshing midday cool-down!
Remember: You don’t need a shelf full of expensive products to get radiant skin. A handful of real, clean ingredients, a consistent rhythm, and a little self-love go a long way.
Stay Radiant,
