Summer is a time of light, movement, and connection with nature. But as we enjoy the warmth and longer days, our skin is often exposed to stronger UV rays and environmental stressors. This is when using antioxidant skin care products becomes essential—not just to defend the skin, but to help it thrive.
At AYPA, our philosophy is rooted in holistic wellness and ancestral wisdom from the Andes of Peru. Every product we create is crafted with powerful native botanicals, designed to work in synergy with your skin—and with each other. Today, we’re sharing a simple yet transformative holistic beauty summer routine using two of our antioxidant skin care products: Camu Camu Face Serum and Raw Face Oil.
Together, they form a ritual that deeply nourishes, protects, and enhances your skin’s natural glow. Perfectly aligned with the needs of the summer season.
Step 1: Camu Camu Face Serum – The Vital Essence
Start your ritual with a few drops of our Camu Camu Face Serum. This is a water-based vitamin C serum that delivers a concentrated boost of antioxidants deep into your skin.
The key ingredient, Camu Camu, is a small Amazonian fruit with one of the highest natural concentrations of vitamin C found in nature. In Andean tradition, it is revered not only for its healing energy but also for its power to illuminate from within.
Vitamin C skincare is your skin’s best friend in summer. It helps to neutralize free radicals caused by UV exposure, brightens the complexion, diminishes spots and stimulates collagen production. It keeps skin firm, even-toned, and luminous. Thanks to its lightweight, water-based texture, this serum penetrates effortlessly, prepping your skin to receive the next step in your routine.
Apply on clean skin, taking a moment to breathe deeply. As you massage it in with upward strokes, visualize the sunrise over the Andes—bringing clarity, light, and renewal to your face.
Step 2: Raw Face Oil – The Sacred Shield
Next, lock in hydration and nourish your skin with our Raw Face Oil. Precious botanical oils from the Amazon and Andes enrich this luxurious blend: Maracuyá (Passion Fruit) for its calming and restorative properties, Buriti for its beta-carotene-rich sun defense, and the aromatic Palo Santo and Palo Rosa, which bring an earthy, grounding touch to your routine.
Unlike synthetic oils, your skin absorbs this natural face oil for glowing skin beautifully, leaving it supple, radiant, and protected without feeling greasy. In Andean culture, people used oils to protect the skin and spirit against external forces. Let this be your modern-day shield—nourishing and sacred.
Warm 2–3 drops in your hands and press gently into your skin. Close your eyes and allow the scent to guide you inward. This is your moment of self-connection.
Why Layering Matters
The ritual works best when you apply the serum before the oil. Why?
Water-based products penetrate the skin more deeply and deliver active ingredients like natural vitamin C directly to the layers that need them most. Face oils seal in moisture and nutrients while protecting the skin’s surface. If you apply oil first, it blocks the serum from working effectively.
When layered in the right order, the result is a complete holistic skincare routine—hydration, antioxidant protection, nourishment, and glow.
Why This Duo is Your Summer Skin Ally
Summer demands high-performing clean beauty products. The sun, saltwater, and pollution can dehydrate and age the skin. This duo offers the perfect solution:
- Vitamin C in Camu Camu shields and brightens.
- Antioxidants and essential fatty acids in Raw Face Oil deeply nourish and protect.
- Natural textures and plant-based formulations respect the balance of your skin, even in hot weather.
- Aromatic botanicals elevate your routine into a sensory ritual.
An Invitation to Ritual
Make this more than skincare—turn it into a ritual. Pause each day to care for your skin and reconnect with the elements. Inspired by the Andean tradition of honoring Pachamama (Mother Earth), you transform each step into an act of gratitude and self-love.
This summer, treat your skin to the strength of nature and the wisdom of ancient lands. Glow with intention.