Skincare Routine for Summer
Year-round, skin is faced with external stressors that can agitate skin goals and concerns. Pollution, dirt, bacteria and sun damage affect all skin types and require proactive steps to maintain skin’s health and appearance. Summer presents unique challenges for skin, including increased heat and dehydration, oil flow and increased exposure to UV rays.
To address summer skin concerns caused by these factors, including dryness, oiliness, enlarged pores and acne-prone stress, your skincare routine should be seasonal and adaptive.
Summer skincare should be light, SPF and hydrating-focused, as well as non-comedogenic. To know how to take care of skin in summer, read on. We simplify the ideal summer skincare routine, including how to select the right moisturiser and cleanser for summer.
WHAT IS THE IDEAL SKINCARE ROUTINE FOR SUMMER?
The fundamental components of your skincare routine benefit you most when used year-round. However, making slight adjustments when seasons change helps to address new stressors and protect skin.
As our body temperature increases in response to heat and exertion, trans-epidermal water loss occurs, which can cause dehydration in skin. By incorporating moisturising ingredients that won’t clog pores, your skin's natural barrier can maintain moisture over summer, and achieve plumpness and radiance.
To know how to keep skin hydrated in summer, read our ideal routine below.
PURIFYING CLEANSER
As a purifying first step, cleansers should be a daily part of every skincare routine. During summer, increased heat and UV ray exposure can cause a build up of dead skin cells and clogged pores. By using a cleanser which also gently exfoliates, summer skin will be rid of dirt, pollutants and oil-build ups, helping it to stay looking fresh and clear. Use a gel-based cleanser like the Effaclar Micro Peeling Purifying Gel Cleanser, with LHA and salicylic acid to clear pores and exfoliate gently.
NON-COMEDOGENIC MOISTURISER
Increased oil flow and sun damage can impair your skin barrier’s ability to retain water. To help protect the surface and deeper layers of skin from dehydration, dullness and dryness, use a light daily moisturiser. Non comedogenic skincare is important for summer routines as these products won’t block pores. By applying a hydrating moisturiser for summer with a minimalist formula like the Toleriane Sensitive Facial Moisturiser each day, skin is kept hydrated and balanced.
HYALURONIC ACID SERUM
Serum ingredients can address dehydration and stress from environmental aggressors, making them a valuable step in a summer skin care routine for both dry and oily skin. To target dehydration, flakiness and dryness, apply a hyaluronic acid serum like the Hyalu B5 Serum after cleansing. Hyaluronic acid holds up to 1000 times its own weight in water, and the inclusion of glycerin and Vitamin B5 draws in water to boost skin plumpness.
SALICYLIC ACID SERUM
Those with acne-prone skin can experience an increase in imperfections, breakouts, and redness during the summer months. This is due to an increased oil flow, which leads to congested pores. To mitigate this, incorporate an exfoliating acid into your summer skincare routine. Salicylic acid reduces the production of oil in skin and exfoliates surface cells to clear pores of already-apparent breakouts. The Effaclar Salicylic Acid Serum also combines glycolic acid which is anti-bacterial.
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FACIAL MIST
Maintain hydration and keep skin fresh by spraying a facial mist throughout the day. Because our hands can transfer bacteria to the face, use a hands-free mist like the Thermal Spring Water Mist. La Roche-Posay thermal spring water contains antioxidant and prebiotic properties to support balance in the skin’s microbiome.
HYDRATING SHEET MASK
When spending long periods of time outdoors or if travelling over the summer, skin can feel uniquely stressed. It helps to utilise targeted skincare products when addressing summer skin concerns – as extreme heat or sun exposure permeates deeply and can cause sensitivity. When skin feels tight, dry, dull or flaky, use a deeply hydrating sheet mask like the Cicaplast B5 Face Mask. Included in this sheet mask is Vitamin B5 and Madecassoside to aid in moisture uptake.
LIGHTWEIGHT SUNSCREEN
It’s important to wear sunscreen throughout the year, even in the winter months. During summer use a lightweight, SPF50+ sunscreen to protect skin from UV rays as well as clogged pores. The Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ is non comedogenic and provides a non-shiny finish.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE.
Apply 20 minutes before sun exposure. Sunscreen is only one part of sun protection so wear protective clothing and seek shade. Avoid prolonged sun exposure. Reapply every 2 hours and after swimming, towelling and perspiring in accordance with directions.
HOW TO KEEP YOUR SKIN HYDRATED IN SUMMER
Moisture loss is a natural consequence of increased heat, so hydration is an essential component of summer skincare. By maintaining an optimal level of hydration both in water intake and through topical moisturisation, you can take the first steps towards anti-ageing and protect yourself against ,skin stress and the effects of sun exposure. Use ingredients that maximise your skin barrier’s hydration and reapply SPF every 2 hours.
HOW TO PREVENT DRY SKIN IN SUMMER
Before stepping outside, allow your summer skincare routine to fully absorb – around 20 minutes after applying SPF. Taking your Thermal Spring Water Mist with you allows for increased moisture on skin throughout your day. Finally, sun damage adds to skin dehydration – make sure to use the recommended sun smart measures alongside sunscreen.
HOW TO KEEP SKIN CLEAR IN SUMMER
If a focus of your summer face care routine is to alleviate blemishes and breakouts, only use non comedogenic products, and focus on ingredients that alleviate skin of excess sebum – like exfoliating acids, salicylic and glycolic acid. If skin feels oily, it’s important not to strip skin of hydration by not moisturising. Instead, use light moisturisers and sunscreens.
WHY CAN SKIN BE MORE OILY IN SUMMER?
Increased temperatures can lead to humidity in the air, which triggers your sebaceous glands to produce more oil. Are you also asking the question, why are pimples more common in summer? Once excess oil comes into contact with bacteria, pollution and dirt in pores, breakouts can occur. When this does happen, use targeted acne-prone products to target skin blemishes.
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