As you gear up for summer vacays and beach days, paying extra attention to your skin is essential. The onset of summer requires a tailored approach to your everyday skincare routine. Sunscreen, of course, becomes even more crucial, but what more can you do to ensure your skin remains hydrated, protected and glowing through the summer? With the added risk of skin concerns like acne, excess oil, dullness and dark spots, elevating your basic skincare routine with targeted summer skincare products becomes all the more important. Below, we outline the ideal summer skincare routine, plus all the skincare products you need in your arsenal this season.
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1. Double cleanse to be double sure
Summer heat can make your skin extra oily, sweaty, and attractive to dust. It’s important to wash away every last speck of makeup, heavy sunscreens, and dirt before applying skincare products. Double cleansing ensures you’re not stripping your skin of too much moisture while getting it squeaky clean. To double-cleanse, first use an oil-based cleanser to remove makeup and then follow it up with a hydrating face wash.
2. Soothe with toners & essences
Inflammation can flare up easily during summer, especially if you have sensitive or acne-prone skin. If your skin feels stretchy, burnt, or sensitised, pick a cica-infused product to soothe and strengthen your skin barrier. Once your face is cleansed, spritz on a skin-calming toner or essence to hydrate and balance your skin.
3. Treat skin concerns gently
Summer can herald greasiness, acne and dullness, among many other skin concerns, and picking the right actives can help prevent, treat and manage them. Pick a niacinamide serum to balance excess oil or use salicylic acid to prevent and treat acne. Vitamin C serum can help boost radiance, fade hyperpigmentation, and revive dull skin with regular use.
4. Switch to a lightweight moisturiser
Your skin needs moisturiser to remain healthy and glowing, regardless of the season. Pick one formulated with hyaluronic acid to add instant hydration and plump your skin. For the summer, pick a lightweight gel-based face moisturiser that’ll add hydration without leaving your skin feeling greasy and heavy.
5. Never skip SPF
SPF is important to wear throughout the year, but with the sun beating down extra hard on your skin, it becomes mandatory in the summer. Pick an SPF 30 to 50 for maximum sun protection in a matte finish to avoid greasiness. Reapply every 2-3 hours if you’re stepping out in the sun and, since UV rays can penetrate windows, remember to wear sunscreen indoors as well.
6. Have a weekly pamper session
If the summer heat is extra harsh on your skin, and your skin feels dull, congested and on the verge of breaking out, exfoliate once a week to clear things up. Pick a mild AHA peel to resurface your skin and reveal a glowing complexion, or an AHA BHA formulation to cleanse clogged pores deeply.
7. Listen to your skin
While a thorough routine will keep your skin stress-free, watch for signs of fatigue to ensure you're not overdoing it. If your skin feels stretched or sensitised, you’ll want to skip exfoliation and hydrating treatments. Pick a sheet mask infused with ceramides, cica, or calendula to calm inflamed skin. For anything else, head to your dermatologist to get a professional analysis and recommendation.
