With summer fast approaching, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your skincare routine for the hotter months. It is very common to switch your products up a little this time of year, as with excess oil and stickiness on the skin, using more lightweight products that will still get the job done will keep your skin happy and comfortable all summer.
If you are looking to summer-proof your skincare routine, it is important to choose something that will keep your skin clean and hydrated but won’t add any extra weight or texture. Switching your cleanser to a formula that will eliminate oil a little better, introducing a clay mask or reaching for a lighter moisturiser can help. Above all, the number one summer skincare essential that everyone should be using is….. sunscreen. An absolute must-have! Here are 5 quick tips that will “summerfy” your skin!
1. Deep cleanse your skin
We should all be double cleansing every time we reach for our cleanser, but...If you are one of the naughty people that are not yet doing this, now is the time to start. Making sure you double cleanse is the first way to take care of your skin this summer. The skin can have excess oil, sweat and grime in the hotter months, so remember that the first cleanse will cleanse the day away, and the second will cleanse your skin. This is important for preventing congestion and breakouts and will ensure that your skin is squeaky clean and ready to absorb the goodness you are about to apply to your products.
Cosmedix Purity Solution
This beautiful cleanser will deep clean and purify without drying out your skin. Removes excess oil, makeup, sunscreen and environmental impurities while delivering key nutrients and antioxidants to keep skin clear and radiant.
Simply Massage the face, neck and décolleté with light, circular motions until the product is evenly distributed and areas of congestion have been thoroughly addressed. Moisten hands and apply water to all areas where the product was applied. Add water as needed to create a milky/cloudy appearance, then rinse and remove the product thoroughly from the skin.
2. Antioxidant it up!
Summertime always means time in the sun!! This is so good for the soul but… not so good for our unprotected skin. Unfortunately, with sun exposure comes UV damage. Protect your skin cells this summertime with an antioxidant serum, which will help fight against free radical damage and skin ageing, keeping your skin glowing and healthy all year round.
Grown Alchemist Detox Serum
We love this lightweight, oil-free, instantly absorbed serum which is recommended for daily use. This unique naturally derived Antioxidant+3 Complex protects the fibroblasts from irreparable DNA damage caused by not only traditionally targeted oxygen free radicals. but also Carbon and Nitrogen free radicals.
To use - Take 2-3 drops Morning and night, warm between fingers, and smooth into facial skin with either gentle stroking or patting movements. It can be applied over the orbital bone and around the eye contour area.
3. Reach for lightweight or gel Moisturisers
Sometimes in the summertime, certain creams and products can feel a little heavy on the skin. If we don’t love the feel of something, we tend to give it a miss, which is a huge no-no! To ensure you keep up with your skincare during the summer, using products that feel lighter and quickly absorbed can make your skin and routine very happy.
The Hemp Drop Prebiotic Moisturiser
Perfect for all skin types, this super light yet deeply hydrating moisturiser won't clog your pores. Readily absorbed, creating softness and suppleness for all skin types. Softens fine lines, repairs the skin barrier, heals acne, and reduces sensitivities.
Apply to clean, dry skin morning and/or night on the face, neck and beyond.
4. Use a clay mask
We have all felt that hot, sticky, sweaty feeling that the summer sun brings, but did you know that the heat can also cause our sebaceous ( oil ) glands to pump out more oil? With more oil can come more congestion and breakouts and even affect how our makeup and other products sit on the skin. Help to slow down the oil and promote clear, clean pores by doing a regular clay mask. Once or twice a week will make a huge difference to your skin and give you a little chill-out time while it works its magic.
Dope Skin Co Acai Clay Mask
An Organic Hemp Based Acai Purifying Clay Mask that Brightens, Purifies & Heals the skin. It's packed with vitamins, antioxidants and botanical goodies to heal damaged skin cells leaving your skin feeling fresh, renewed and revived. Size: 70ml Organic Hemp Skincare, Made in Australia from Natural, cruelty-free & Vegan-friendly ingredients!
Use two to three times a week after cleansing. Apply a generous amount to your face. Allow 10 minutes for the goodies to absorb and do their job, then wash off with warm water.
5. Sunscreen, Sunscreen, Sunscreen!
This is it.. the be-all and end-all of summertime skincare. Wearing sunscreen EVERY day, no matter how long you are in the sun, is an absolute must for everyone! UV rates are much higher and more dangerous in summer, which not only means you are more likely to burn, but if hyperpigmentation or uneven skin tone is a concern for you, not protecting your skin can make these conditions worse, so even if your skin is on the oily side, or you don’t like the texture of sunscreen, opt for a lighter or better still a mineral option that will not only protect but help treat certain skin concerns.
Osmosis MD Protect
Protect your skin for years to come with this ultra sheer protective moisturiser.The key ingredient in this protective moisturiser is Zinc Oxide, known as the best broad-spectrum coverage of all currently available sunscreens.
Zinc Oxide provides all-round skin protection. Whilst protecting the skin from UVA/UVB rays, it can also help treat acne & inflammation, heal the skin, and reduce oil production due to its healing properties.
Warm 1 pump between clean fingers and apply onto face daily in the morning following cleansing and serums.
Skin Matrix Zinky
This lightweight moisturiser contains the hero ingredient, Zinc Oxide; a physical sun protector. It acts like a mirror on the skin, reflecting sunlight and filtering out harmful rays. Soothing for even the most sensitive skin, Zinky is lightweight and acts as an astringent, targeting blemishes with a natural healing effect on the skin. Nourish and Protect daily with Zinky! Suitable for all skin types.
Apply to the skin after cleansing and application of serums and moisturiser. Oily skin types can use this as their moisturiser.
Skincare is super important all year round, and sometimes we need to tweak it a little to suit the change of climate. Just remember that this is perfectly normal and actually interesting for the skin to try something new from time to time. With these few tips, your skincare routine will not skip a beat this summer while staying happy, healthy and hydrated. It’s time to show off your summertime Glow!!
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