Welcome to the sunny season! As the days are longer and temperatures are high, your skincare routine should adapt. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or exploring the great outdoors, your skin deserves some extra TLC. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about summer skincare. Let’s dive in!
1. Sun Protection Essentials
Why Sunscreen Matters
Sunscreen is your best friend during summer. It shields your skin from harmful UV rays, preventing premature aging and reducing the risk of skin cancer. Here’s what you need to know.
SPF Matters: Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30. Reapply every two hours, especially if you’re outdoors.
Don’t Forget These Areas: Apply sunscreen to your face, neck, ears, and the back of your hands.
Sun Hats and Sunglasses: Accessorize with wide-brimmed hats and UV-blocking sunglasses for extra protection.
2. Exfoliation for Glowing Skin
Why Exfoliate?
Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, revealing fresh, radiant skin. Here’s how to do it right.
Gentle Scrubs: Opt for mild exfoliants with natural ingredients like oatmeal or sugar. Use 1-2 times a week.
Chemical Exfoliation: Consider AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) or BHAs (beta hydroxy acids) for deeper exfoliation. AHA acids are the star ingredient in our Instant Glow Calming Exfoliator.
Post-Exfoliation Hydration: Always follow up with a hydrating serum or moisturizer.
3. Antioxidants for Skin Protection
Fight Free Radicals
Antioxidants protect your skin from environmental damage, including the sun's rays. Look for these ingredients.
Prickly pear seed oil: exceptionally high content of linoleic acid, helps limit water loss in skin, natural content of vitamin E, anti-inflammatory properties, hydrating,, stimulates healthy cell production. Prickly pear seed oil is one of the main ingredients in our Soothe and Repair Daily Moisturiser.
Oat Oil: rich in proteins, saponins, vitamins (particularly B vitamins), lipids that help replenish oils in our skin. Its polysaccharides and flavonoids bring skin-soothing and reparative properties. Also in Soothe and Repair daily Moisturiser.
Fennel flower water: anti-oxidative properties, helps the skin to retain moisture, prevents TransEpidermal Water Loss (TEWL), antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anti-fungal properties, strong anti-radical scavenging activity.
4. Soothing After-Sun Care
Cool Down and Repair
Too much sun can leave your skin red and irritated. Try these soothing steps.
Aloe Vera Gel: Apply chilled aloe vera gel to calm sunburned skin.
Hydrating Sheet Masks: Use sheet masks infused with cucumber or chamomile extract.
Avoid Hot Showers: Opt for lukewarm showers to prevent further irritation.
5. Summer Makeup Tips
Keep It Light and Fresh
Hot weather calls for makeup adjustments. Here’s how to stay flawless.
Tinted Moisturizers: Swap heavy foundations for lightweight tinted moisturizers.
Waterproof Mascara and Eyeliner: Prevent smudging due to sweat.
Lip Stains or Tints: Ditch heavy lipsticks for long-lasting stains. Preferably with SPF.
6. Hydration Hacks
Beyond Drinking Water
Stay hydrated from the inside out.
Infused Water: Add slices of cucumber, lemon, or mint to your water.
Water-Rich Foods: Snack on watermelon, berries, and juicy fruits.
Hyaluronic Acid Serums: Hydrate your skin with hyaluronic acid-based products.
Remember, consistency is key. Incorporate these tips into your daily routine, and your skin will thank you all summer long!
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