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" As soon as the days start getting longer, your internal clock seems to set itself to a new mode: laid-back. You indulge in outdoor happy hours, make ice cream a staple of your diet, and forfeit slaving in front of the mirror to look good. It&amp;#039;s all part of a carefree attitude that thrives during those glorious, fleeting months of summer. But just because you desire to take down the pace of your life a notch, that doesn&amp;#039;t mean you want to look like a hot mess.  Enter Cosmo. We&amp;#039;ve gathered a bunch of amazing beauty tips that not only fight the elements (hair-frizzing humidity, skin-wrecking sun rays), but more important, also cater to the sexy, no-muss, no-fuss vibe you&amp;#039;re feelin&amp;#039; right now.   Get Silkier Hair   You typically think of summer as a time when hair gets damaged by chlorinated pools (or from perpetually wearing it in a breakage-inducing ponytail). But you actually can use the sun&amp;#039;s rays to get softer tresses...and keep frizz under control. Slick a deep-conditioning mask on wet hair, then go outside (slap some SPF on your face and body first), and bask while your strands dry in the sun, says Matrix celebrity stylist Mark Townsend. &amp;quot;The heat will help conditioners penetrate the hair shaft,&amp;quot; he advises. &amp;quot;Use a mask with a UV filter to protect your color.&amp;quot; Rinse afterward (but don&amp;#039;t shampoo), and style hair as usual.   Boho-Chic Headband   A hair accessory adds interest to a style but requires very little work, says Ashley Javier, a celebrity stylist who works with Herbal Essences. An easy, superhip trick: &amp;quot;Wear a thin headband horizontally on your forehead. It looks cool and keeps hair in check.&amp;quot; To make your own in a flash, buy three 2-foot strands of silk cord (try different hues in the same color family) at a fabric or craft store. Then braid them together, and make a knot at each end. Tie it on, securing it at the back of your head.   Make an Acne-Fighting Mask   Stop summer greasies with a simple, natural face mask. Certain seasonal fruits, such as pineapple and papaya, are loaded with enzymes that help dissolve oil and slough off dead skin. Apply the mask once a week to sop up acne-causing grease, says Bliss spa&amp;#039;s director of education, Ann Marie Cilmi.  At home recipe: Cut a papaya in half, and toss the seeds. Scoop out the fruit, and mash it. Beat an egg until it&amp;#039;s frothy, and then mix it with the papaya (the egg helps the mask stick). Add half a cup of crushed pineapple to the egg/papaya mixture, and whip together. (Tip: You can also mix the ingredients in the blender or a food processor for an extrasmooth consistency\u2026and to save yourself some work.) Cover your face with the mixture, avoiding the sensitive eye area, from your brows to the tops of your cheekbones. Leave it on for about 10 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.   Streamline Your Skin-Care Routine   Less time dedicated to beauty maintenance means more time to play. Below, Dr. Beer suggests ways to pare down your regimen.  1. Pick a cleanser that does more. Use a creamy, nondrying formula that has antioxidants built in. It will clean your skin and fight free radicals caused by your increased exposure to the sun.  2. Forgo moisturizer. Because of the humidity in the air during the warmer months, both your body and your face retain more of your natural moisture.  3. Skip some antiaging products. It&amp;#039;s smart to fight wrinkles when you&amp;#039;re still young, but you can take a break from using retinoids, which may cause irritation in the sun. As long as you wear sunscreen, you&amp;#039;ll still prevent damage. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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