Summer weather conditions can be pretty tricky for your skin to get through intact! Your skin type could easily become oily, your pores can become blocked with sweat and dead cells, and the heat means makeup is going to slide right off if you don’t have a good setting spray on top! That’s why summer skincare is so important. It’s also why it’s so easy to make skincare mistakes during this time of year. So let’s go through some of the most crucial down below; treat your skin with care when it’s humid and you’ll be glowing all season long!
Cleansing Lightly
If you only use a light cleanser during the summer, you’re not going to get the most of the dead skin cells and dirt out of your pores. You’re only going to get the top layer! And while this is OK in winter and spring, it’s not quite good enough for the heavy wear summer weather brings down on you.That’s why it’s also a good idea to explore chemical peel and maybe even book one in over the next three months. Chemical peels get everything out of the face and make sure you feel cleansed and light right down to the deepest layer of your skin.
Going Out without Sunscreen
The summer sun is the worst thing for healthy skin. Not only do UV rays cause wrinkles and all kinds of blemishes to crop up, but if you get burnt, your skin is going to take a long time to recover. You don’t want red, flaky, blistering and painful skin anywhere on your face or upper body, so make sure there’s a good layer of sunscreen on before you apply anything else!Sunscreen is also a pretty great moisturizer in itself, so through applying it before anything else, you may even be able to skip the moisture and priming stage of your makeup routine. That’s totally up to you, but make sure there’s always a barrier against sun damage if you’re headed outside.
Using the Same Makeup as You Would in Winter
Light makeup is essential during summertime. You can wear heavier and thicker makeup during the cold months with little to no problem. However, the same cannot be said for when it’s hot out and you’re going to be sweating all day long! You need a fine and light layer of makeup on the skin, to ensure you’re not trapping all those excess oils and grime that comes from sweat. Keep it light, keep it airy, make sure you set it well, and always have that sunscreen in place, like we mentioned before. Summer skincare is easy to get wrong. The more you treat your skin according to the weather, the better your skin is going to look and feel. Help the largest organ in your body function against the world outside and you’re going to be glowing, no matter how hot, sweaty, and in need of a shower you really feel!
