With the change of weather a whole list of questions and skin care challenges arise. Hot weather can bring it’s own threats to your skin and you almost have to work harder to keep your skin free of breakouts and protect from sun damage. But don’t worry it’s not all that bad. Luckily we’ve got you covered with our Top 5 Summer Skincare tips to help your skin clear and glowing during the warmer season.
A consistent skincare routine should be applicable to all seasons and all climates, however there are a few changes you may consider while transitioning from winter to summer skincare.
Skin Perfection’s Top 5 Summer Skincare tips
TIP 1 – SPF, SPF, SPF, SPF, SPF, SPF, SPF
Always be sure to check your SPF! A good SPF should NOT be a Chemical Sunscreen that you may find in the department store. Or online for that matter. But a Physical SPF containing Zinc and Titanium, which protects the skin instantly and reflects both UVA and UVB. The most important part of your skincare and step to prevent skin cancer! An absolute must that you can’t skip or leave the house without.
Don’t forget to also protect your hand, chest, legs and whole body if sunbathing. And also remember to reapply every 3-4 hours if staying outside consistently.
TIP 2 – SWITCH TO A DUAL PURPOSE MOISTURIZER, BUT DON’T SKIp MOISTURIZING
Despite the weather being hot and humid your skin still needs moisture. Moisturising creates a barrier to your outermost layer of the skin, which protects from harmful pollutants and chemicals and prevents further irritation or dryness.
Switching to a combination of light weight moisturizer and sun protection during summer may be enough for some as long as you remember to reapply a generous amount every 3-4 hours. Thicker moisturisers can lead to clogged pores, inflammation, and acne; especially if you have acne-prone or oily skin. Switching to a one step skincare with a combination moisturizer/SPF can help keep your skin clear.
TIP 3 – REMEMBER TO EXFOLIATE
After toning introduce a “at home treatment mask” that contains special fruity acids. These will naturally exfoliate your skin, refine your pores and remove unwanted build up of congestion for a smoother glowing complexion.
TIP 4 – VITAMIN C
An important ingredient of your skincare all year round, vitamin C is even more crucial during th summer months. Did you know Vitamin C protects your skin from free radical damage, as well as calms any unwanted inflammation and hyper pigmentation? Vitamin C also has the benefits of enhancing the amount of collagen in your skin. ( aka younger looking skin). After exfoliating and before moisturising in the morning use a high grade, stable form of Vitamin C serum.
Tip 5 – SWITCH TO MINERAL MAKE UP
Minimise your daily use of make up. If you can avoid wearing it, opt for mineral make up, that is breathable and doesn’t clog your pores.
To learn more about your skin and which skin care products you should use, why not visit us at Skin Perfection? My Expert team will be able to assess you skin and set up a personalised treatment plan that is most suited to achieve your skincare goals.
How to book an appointment?
As the first step of your skin journey at Skin Perfection, you’ll be invited to attend a no obligations consultation. This will give you the opportunity to get a good understanding of your skin.
Following your assessment your practitioner will recommend you a personalised treatment plan. During your first meeting you’ll receive all the information and knowledge you’ll need to keep your skin healthy.
Contact our team today to book an appointment.
