7 Easy Ways to Adjust Your Summer Skincare Routine

The same way you renew your wardrobe for the summer season, you need to pull out your skincare routine and makeup products that are temperature appropriate. As the weather changes, so does your skin. As the weather gets warmer, your skin produces excess oil/sebum which results in stickiness and clogged pores. People with oily skin are more prone to developing acne because the oil, dirt, and bacteria mix up with the sweat resulting in acne.

In summer, your skin is more prone to excessive sun exposure and damage by UV rays. Sun exposure increases the production of melanin and results in a darker, tanned skin tone. Additionally, warmer weather causes itchy skin, sunburn, and rashes on the skin.

7 Steps to Follow in Summer Skincare Routine

1. Wear sunscreen:

Make sunscreens your best friend this summer. Choose a range of SPF from 30-50 and make sure that it covers both UVA and UVB radiations. You can switch to silicon or matte sunscreens if you have oily skin. Limit sun exposure by wearing wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses, sun-protective clothing, and sitting under an umbrella. 

2. Cleanser:

You need to switch from cream-based cleansers to gel or foam-based cleansers in summer. People with oily skin should use cleansers containing AHAs such as glycolic acid or BHAs like salicylic acid which are good exfoliants and reduce the dull appearance of skin. It is advisable to double cleanse your skin in the summers. This involves the use of a face wash to remove all the dirt and impurities from the skin. Then, micellar water should be applied through a cotton swab which helps tone your pores. 

3. Moisturizer:

Use gel or water-based moisturizers during the summers. Choose the moisturizers which include hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and niacinamides. Avoid using cream-based moisturizers as they clog your pores and result in acne. 

4. Serums:

Serums are always water-based skincare products and are helpful in delivering active ingredients to the skin. If you desire an anti-pigmentation effect, select serums containing vitamin C, kojic acid, or glycolic acid. If you desire a hydrating effect, go for serums containing hyaluronic acid.

5. Exfoliator:

Exfoliate your skin to remove all the dirt and impurities from the pores and prevent them from clogging. This can help to reduce the appearance of acne. It is advisable to exfoliate to skin two to three times a week to achieve more radiant and glowing skin.

6. Use lightweight makeup products:

Go gentle with your skin when choosing makeup products for summer. Prefer more non-comedogenic makeup products which are formulated without pore-clogging ingredients.

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7. Level up your hydration:

Remember to increase your water intake in summers and eat fruits and vegetables to prevent acne and photosensitivity. Fruits and vegetables contain a variety of antioxidants that can prove beneficial for maintaining flawless skin in summer.

References:

Jackson, D. (2017, April 15). 6 ways to switch up your beauty routine for summer. Retrieved from Insider

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