Summer is just around the corner, and while you’re busy planning your long-awaited getaway, don’t forget to prepare your skin too. The real question is: will your skin be ready to glow under the summer sun?
There’s nothing more soothing than relaxing under the warm sun. However, beware, UV rays are one of the leading causes of premature skin ageing. So, can you keep your skin radiant while protecting it from damage? We’ve curated the perfect summer skincare routine just for you!
Why do you need a summer skincare routine
1. Dehydration and moisture loss
Even with higher humidity, summer heat, sun exposure, and air conditioning can dehydrate your skin. Contributing to tight, rough skin texture and dull complexion.
2. Excess oil and breakouts
Heat and humidity can stimulate sebum (oil) production, creating a perfect environment for clogged pores and bacteria growth, resulting in breakouts.
3. Heat rashes and increased sensitivity
Prolonged exposure to UV rays can irritate your skin’s natural barrier function, leading to inflammation, increased skin reactivity and heat rashes.
4. Premature ageing
Even if your skin is not exposed to the sun for a long time, just going for a walk and sitting by a window can generate free radicals. This can damage collagen, elastin and the proteins your skin needs to remain firm and glowing.
5. Uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation
Heat and UV exposures trigger melanin production (the pigment responsible for skin colour), causing uneven patches and dark spots.
Your Essential 4-Step Summer Skincare Ritual
Step 1: Always wear SPS 50+ to protect your skin
You may already know that wearing SPF is a must, especially during summer, but our advice is to wear it every day, all year round. Additionally, it is essential to apply it to areas that may be exposed to UV rays, such as the scalp and lips. Scalp is more sensitive to the sun than facial skin as it’s more delicate and has lower barrier function, while the skin on the lips is thinner and has less melanin, making it prone to sun damage.
Step 2: Exfoliate regularly
If your skin feels congested and rough during summer, you are not alone. A combination of higher temperatures, humidity, and sweating can contribute to increased sebum (oil) production, leading to clogged pores. Apply our gentle Refining Body Scrub twice a week to exfoliate, detoxify, and nourish your skin.
Step 3: Cool off your skin with nourishing products
Having products that are perfect for an after-sun recovery is a game-changer. If your skin feels a little too crisp after a long day out under the sun, apply our Purifying Mineral Mud Mask and Defining Body Cream to help replenish the hydration while soothing any heat-related irritation.
Particularly, our mud mask helps draw out excess oil and buildup from your skin, leaving it refreshed and balanced.
Step 4: Antioxidant + Anti-inflammatory-rich product is a must-have
Having an antioxidant-rich product like vitamin C or niacinamide serum helps your skin fight against free radicals and prevent premature skin ageing.
Is your skin sensitive to active ingredients? Luckily, all of our products are formulated with botanical oils and natural Dead Sea minerals, rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to protect your skin gently and naturally.