How to Update Your Summer Skin Routine

1. Switch to a lighter moisturizer!

Summer weather allows your skin to retain more of its natural oils. A light, oil-free moisturizer is ideal for summer, especially if you have oily skin. This will give your skin an infusion of water to keep it looking plump and help makeup stay put longer!

2. Properly cleanse at night to remove sunscreen, sweat and oil!

Including a proper cleanser as part of your nightly skincare routine is by far the best defense against summer breakouts. Try a cleansing lotion or foam cleanser to effectively remove makeup, sunscreen, and oil. Massage cleansing lotion onto dry skin for 60 seconds, wet fingers and massage again. Remove with wet sponge or cotton washcloth.

3. Reapply sunscreen throughout the day!

Excess sun exposure can later on lead to wrinkles & sagging skin, brown spots, freckles, and in some melasma. If you use retinol at night be diligent about applying daily sunscreen. Reapply sunscreen over makeup using a SPF mineral powder containing physical sunscreen ingredients like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, never use a chemical sunscreen. If you are spending the day outdoors, it’s important to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours. Ask about a lightweight body spray sunscreen.

4. Load up on antioxidants!

Spending more time outdoors increases your skin’s exposure to free radical damage from the sun and pollution. The best way to combat this is to load up on antioxidants – internally and topically. Eating foods like tomatoes, spinach, watermelon, oranges and blueberries are packed with immune-boosting antioxidants. Topically add a Vitamin C serum to your morning skincare routine.

5. Use soothing products to manage heat-induced irritation or redness!

Use calming ingredients like chamomile, green tea or oat kernel extract and avoid hot water. Put your skincare products in the refrigerator before applying. Go easy on chemical exfoliation before prolonged sun exposure. Always avoid synthetic fragrances and sulfates.