After summer’s sun has taken its toll, it’s time to restore, rehydrate and reboot
by Amy Kite



From humidity and heat to chlorine and sand, our bodies, faces and skin all know that summer has been upon us. Now, as we pack away our beach umbrellas and inhale the crispness that is re-entering Chicago’s air, we can start paying a little extra attention to the parts of us that enjoyed summer a little too much.

For the Ladies

Don’t “masque” the damage
Put a coconut cocktail in your hand and you’re ready for summer; put a deep-conditioning masque in your hair that smells like a piña colada, and you’re ready to help your hair ease into fall. The Jonathan IB Infuser Anti-Aging Restorative Conditioner restores hair’s smoothness and luminosity. The masque contains charged ions that help revitalize the scalp and hair. So while you can hang on to memories from summer, your hair doesn’t have to do the same. Available at Sephora (845 N. Michigan, 312-335-9391); $28.

Breathe in ... now Exhale
While it’s said that many of the best things in life aren’t good for you, there are, fortunately, ways in which we can counteract the effects of many of those feel-good moments. Give your skin the rehydration it craves: Slather G’R’N White Tea Body Lotion by Exhale on your sun-kissed skin and feel the botanical extracts, oils and vitamins go to work. Made from renewable resources, this eco-conscious lotion allows you to enjoy the environment, even when you’re inside. Available at Exhale Spa (945 N. State, 312-753-6500); $19.

Tame the mane
Nothing feels better than a dip in the pool on a hot summer’s day, but at the end of the summer, our hair is not so appreciative of all those times we floated in comfort. It’s payback time for our tresses. Lush’s Rehab shampoo—with its blend of organic tropical juices—strengthens, conditions and retexturizes hair while also adding shine. Follow up with Lush’s Retread conditioner, which rebuilds and softens hair with essential oils, Soya milk and seaweed—they are all packed into the jar, ready to nurse your hair back to health. Available at Lush (859 W. Armitage, (773-281-5874); $22.95 for 8.4 oz. shampoo, $22.95 for 8.4 oz. conditioner.

Especially for Men

Clay time
Anthony Logistics for Men Deep Pore Cleansing Clay tones skin, tightens pores and helps remove impurities from the skin. After months of heat and humidity, this is just what your face needs to rid itself of excess oils. Playing in the mud is one thing; using it for your complexion’s benefit is another. Available at Sephora (845 N. Michigan, 312-335-9391); $22.

Saving face
Whether your skin is irritated from months of humidity and sun or is just sensitive overall, Proraso Liquid After Shave Cream will provide relief to your freshly shaved skin. Coming to you all the way from a family-owned business in Florence, this after-shave cream with witch hazel, vitamin E and eucalyptus oil has been a favorite in barber shops all across Italy for generations, and we Americans are beginning to see why. Available at detailsformen.com; $16.

Give me a hand
If you spent a lot of time hitting the greens—or digging through them in the garden—you probably have some calluses or dry skin as a reminder of the hours spent using your hands this summer. Start using Jack Black’s Hand Healer, which is packed with vitamins and eucalyptus. It’s moisturizing without being greasy, and it will prepare your hands for whatever it is that fall may demand of them. Timeto rake the leaves? Available at Sephora; $15.