Block Out the Haters: Your Ultimate Summer Guide

It’s summertime—the best season of the year! Time to stay focused, positive, and soak up some sun. Here are a few ways to enjoy that vitamin D while protecting your peace and your skin.

Strong Confident Empowered Hat: Ready for your hot girl walk? This hat is the perfect accessory to keep you cool and protect your face while you get your daily dose of sunshine. It's all about bringing in those positive vibes.

Prada Sunnies: These trendy sunglasses are a must-have. Whether you choose Prada’s or their dupes, you’ll prevent squinting and look stunning. I wore these for the Command Force auditions this year and absolutely loved them.

Elta MD Sunscreen: My absolute favorite sunscreen. I wear it every day, rain or shine, winter or summer, inside or outside. It’s been amazing for my skin over the last six years. It’s light, NP recommended, and doesn’t leave a thick or oily residue. Honorable mention goes to Supergoop Glow Screen. I used it in Tulum and it was fantastic.

Break My Soul by Beyoncé: This song is my go-to for turning a rough day around. It’s a powerful reminder that you are your own person and life is too short to feel down. Blast it, have a dance party in your room, and remember—you are amazing.

AirPods: Whether it’s music, podcasts, or meditations, I always have a soundtrack to my life. AirPods are perfect for your walk, working at the coffee shop, talking on the phone, or just giving off that DND vibe to your coworkers.

NARS Tinted Moisturizer: A classic favorite since my Flybarre days, this tinted moisturizer is perfect for workouts, running errands, or hanging out with friends.

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Sweaty Skincare Regimen

If you have an active lifestyle, you're most likely managing sweaty skin. Here's a look at my skincare regimen and a few tips on how I combat acne and aging skin:

  • Use gentle cleanser after workouts

  • Ice roll in the morning

  • Exfoliate at night

  • Wash your makeup off at night (duh!)

  • Wear a hat outside

  • Wear SPF every day even when you're inside

  • Shave the peach fuzz off your face. It helps exfoliate your skin and your make up applies smoother


1. CLEARSTEM Vitamin Facial Scrub CLEARSTEM Skincare is a revolutionary skincare brand that is both Anti-Aging and Anti-Acne with zero hormones disruptors or toxins. A little goes a long way with this facial scrub. Best way to scrub off the day. Use code CHRISTIEH for 26% off your order!

2. CLEARSTEM Bounceback Serum Hero product. I've used this serum every day twice per day for 30 days and have noticed a HUGE difference in the disappearance of my melasma. My NP at my medspa commented on the difference the last time I went in for Botox. Winning! Use code CHRISTIEH for 26% off your order!

3. Dr. Dennis Gross Acne Eliminating Pads Great for your skin if you're acne prone. I cut the pads in half to get extra use out of them. You will visibly see all the dirt that comes off your face.

4. Versed Keep the Peace Acne-Calming Cleanser This cleanser is not only effective, but it also comes out in a silver, glittery substance. I've used this cleanser for over a year and am seriously impressed with how well it works.

5. CLEARSTEM You Are Sunshine SPF 50 Hero product. This broad spectrum SPF is non-toxic, is perfect for acne prone skin, and has a blurring effect to reduce the appearance of pores. Use code CHRISTIEH for 26% off your order!

6. Cera Ve Renewing SA Cleanser - Non-comedogenic, non-drying, and non-irritating. Another winner for sweaty skin.

7. Elta MD UV Clear SPF 44 - I've used this SPF for years! It's perfect for sweaty workouts and acne prone skin. Does not have a white cast.

8. Kinship Brightwave Eye Cream - Kinship is a clean and sustainable skincare line. This cream really opens up your eyes for that well-rested and awake look.

9. iS Clinical Pro Heal Serum and iS Clinical Active Serum - Hero product. Expensive, but worth it. I use the pro heal serum during the day on my T zone to help protect my skin from dark spots and the active serum at night to help keep my skin clear.

10. The Skinny Confidential Hot Mess Ice Roller - One of my morning rituals is to ice roll my face. It helps wake me up before teaching an 8AM class and combats face bloat. Not to mention feels like an icy facial massage. I like to roll it over my jaw to soothe my TMJ. You're supposed to roll up your face and down your neck to boost lymphatic drainage in the body.

11. Kitsch Dermaplaning Tool Set - Say goodbye to peach fuzz and hello to baby smooth skin.

12. MCG Strong Confident Empowered Dad Hat - My fav hat to walk around DC with Prince! Now available for purchase online and in-person.

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