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Summer Body Care Essentials
Summer has always meant family to me.
When my children were younger, our summers were filled with long afternoons outside, pool days, my husband grilling his famous ribs, competitive pool volleyball games, cornhole and spades tournaments. Last, but not least, water gun wars that somehow always became more intense than anyone planned. And now, watching my grandkids create those same memories brings everything full circle.
There’s something special about summertime.
The laughter.
The warmth.
The togetherness.
And in my family's case...the talking trash to each other (all in love)
The memories made around water, sunshine, and family traditions.
But if you know summer life, you also know what comes with it: dry skin from chlorine, heat exhaustion, sun exposure, dehydration, and skin that needs a little extra love after long days outside.
Over the years, I learned that summer self-care is not just about looking good. It’s about restoring your body after pouring so much energy into everyone else.
That’s one of the reasons I became intentional about creating nourishing rituals for myself — especially during busy summers filled with family, travel, pool days, and late nights.
1. Restore Skin After Pool Days
Pool time may be fun, but chlorine can leave the skin feeling dry, tight, and stripped of moisture.
One of my favorite summer rituals is applying herb-infused body oil immediately after showering to help restore hydration and softness back into the skin.
Our calendula herb-infused body oils are especially comforting after long days outdoors because calendula is known for its soothing and restorative properties.
After years of dealing with autoimmune-related skin sensitivity and dryness, I learned how important it is to use products that nourish instead of overwhelm the skin.
That’s why our oils are crafted intentionally to help support:
softness
hydration
glow
comfort for dry or stressed skin
And honestly? There’s nothing better than glowing skin after a fresh summer shower.
2. Exfoliate Away Dry Summer Skin
Summer skin needs exfoliation.
Between sunscreen, sweat, chlorine, heat, and outdoor activity, buildup happens quickly. A nourishing body polish helps remove dry skin while leaving the body smooth, soft, and radiant.
One thing I’ve always loved about body care is how quickly it can shift your energy.
Even something as simple as slowing down in the shower and exfoliating intentionally can feel therapeutic after a busy summer day.
3. Aromatherapy for Slow Summer Evenings
Some of my favorite summer memories happen after everyone finally heads home.
The house finally quiets down. The kids are asleep. The dishes are done. And I finally get a moment to myself.
That’s usually when I light a candle, run a bath, and let myself decompress.
Summer can feel beautiful, but also exhausting when you’re constantly hosting, caring for others, or always “on.”
Aromatherapy rituals help bring balance back.
Lighting a candle, soaking in bath salts, or simply taking a long shower becomes less about skincare and more about creating peace.
4. Keep Your Glow Nourished
Summer glow is beautiful when it comes from healthy, nourished skin.
One of the biggest things I’ve learned through my wellness journey is that skin responds best to consistency and care — not harsh routines.
Hydration matters. Rest matters. Softness matters.
That’s why layering body cream over body oil has become one of my favorite rituals for maintaining smooth, glowing skin throughout the summer months.
Especially on the legs, shoulders, arms, and collarbones.
5. Don’t Forget Yourself This Summer
As women, wives, mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and busy people in general, it’s easy to spend summer making memories for everyone else while forgetting to care for ourselves too.
This is your reminder that you deserve restoration too.
Not only after burnout. Not only when everything is finally done.
Now.
Whether it’s five quiet minutes after a long pool day or a full at-home spa night after a family gathering, those moments of intentional care matter.
My Summer Essentials
These are a few of my personal My Body Therapy summer favorites:
Calendula Herb-Infused Body Oil
Nourishing Body Cream
Body Polish
Aromatherapy Candles
Bubble Bath
Herb-Infused Bath Salts
Together, they help turn ordinary summer evenings into moments of restoration.
Final Thoughts
Summer moves fast.
One minute you’re watching your children dominate a pool volleyball game while the smell of ribs fills the backyard, and the next you’re watching your grandkids argue over who cheated at cornhole.
That’s why I’ve learned to slow down and appreciate the small moments: the glow of healthy skin, quiet evenings after busy days, warm baths, soft music, candles burning after the house settles down.
Those moments matter too.
And you deserve to experience them fully.
With gratitude,
Kendra Jackson
Founder, My Body Therapy
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