When the weather changes so should your skin care routine. Your skin is extremely delicate and susceptible to sun damage, redness, uneven pigmentation, breakouts, and more.
Hylunia offers you these helpful tips to keep your skin protected and beautiful during the hot summer months.
Moisturize skin.
Be sure to moisturize your face as well as your body. You may be tempted to skip moisturizer because skin tends to feel more oily in the summer, but that’s because it’s actually drier, so it produces more oil. Moisturizing helps balance oil production and keeps skin looking fresher.
Change up your cleanser. When we cleanse our skin, we strip essential natural oils. Your moisturizer provides a protective barrier between the skin and damaging environmental assaults.
Never use the same moisturizer on your face that you use for your body. Facial skin is thinner than body skin, and has different needs. . Using a body moisturizer on your face can lead to skin irritation and clogged pores.
Fade unwanted skin discoloration.
Skin discoloration (including age spots and hyperpigmentation) is more likely during summer months because of extra sun exposure. Consider using a spot fading treatment to help minimize the appearance of unwanted dark spots, freckles, and other hyper-pigmented skin conditions.
Exfoliate face and body.
Even in the summer you need to continue exfoliating regularly. Dry skin combined with perspiration and oil is a recipe for clogged pores and dull skin. Exfoliating your entire body leaves skin glowing and refreshed.
Manage breakouts.
Summer heat and moisture lead to sweat and oil build up. This makes skin more prone to breakouts. Be sure to use an acne fighting cleanser morning and night if you have blemish-prone skin.
Use an acne spot treatment as part of your daily skin care regimen to help relieve irritated skin. Spot treatment may used on body breakouts, too. Be sure to not touch your face and to wash your makeup brushes weekly to kill acne-causing bacteria.
Always wear sunscreen.
Sunscreen should be applied year-round. Wear SPF 30 or higher for the best-possible protection. Reapply as needed when taking part in outdoor summer activities.
Keep in mind that sunscreens have expiration dates. Be sure to throw away any expired products. The cost of a new sunscreen is well worth the peace of mind that you are protected.
Refresh skin with a facial mist.
Toners and facial mists instantly moisturize and soothe inflamed, sunburned, and dehydrated skin. Skin will be left infused with hydrating ingredients, making it appear more healthy and younger looking.
Consider a nighttime serum.
During the summer months you can skip a thick moisturizer at night and switch to a nighttime serum. Serum feels much more light weight and comfortable in the hot summer months. Your skin will look and feel regenerated overnight.
Load up on antioxidants.
Antioxidants provide the skin and body defenses to fight off harmful free radicals. Look for skin care products with antioxidants to get the potent vitamins your skin needs. You will repair skin damage, which will lead to visibly younger-looking skin.
Make the best of your summer by incorporating these helpful tips. By using the right skin care products and ingredients for your skin type and concerns, your skin will thank you by looking and feeling great!
