It is that time of year when hot tea isn’t as popular as it once was, and iced juice takes its number one spot. Synthetics will soon be a thing of the past, and cotton will be the fabric of choice. The thick scarf will be stowed away, and sunglasses will be brought out for the world to see. You guessed it right, we are talking about summer, and it is almost here in all of its splendour.
But as good as it sounds, summer brings a wide range of skin-care issues. Dry skin becomes uneven, and oily skin becomes greasier. Breakouts and rashes abound, and acne will build itself a home. But with just a change in your daily skincare routine, you’ll be set to shine through this season. A visit to an aesthetic clinic can help you know the right skincare routine to follow. Here are the best four holistic skin care tips for you to follow:
1. Wear Your Sunscreen
Sunny days are ideal for outdoor activities. However, the blazing mid-day sun may cause serious harm to your skin, especially when you are exposed to them in more ways than you can imagine. Even a brief exposure to the sun’s radiation is dangerous. In addition, the skin’s outer layers will gradually darken to filter out the sun. So yes, that golden tan on your skin is actually the first symptom of sun damage. That is why sun protection is essential to avoid further, irreparable skin damage.
Sunscreen serves as a shield from sunlight, effectively protecting your skin from the sun’s damaging UV radiation. Higher SPF sunscreens provide longer-lasting UVB protection. While no sunscreen can entirely block all UV rays, an SPF of at least 30 can block up to 97% of UVB rays, and an SPF of at least 50 can block up to 98%. If you spend a lot of time in the sun, just 1% can make a huge difference in the long run for your skin.
2. Avoid Wearing Thick Makeup
Here’s the unpleasant truth about wearing heavily dense makeup during the summer heatwave: it leads to breakouts because the rise in temperature increases sweat and sebum. In addition, it strips away your naturally produced body water and reduces your skin’s pH.
Makeup interferes with your skin’s ability to sweat and cool down, causing it to become congested. This then results to more blackheads and, eventually, skin suffocation. When it comes to makeup, the foundation is not the only thing that may wreak havoc on your skin. You should also avoid wearing mascara when it is hot as bacteria can build up in the heat and ultimately cause an eye infection.
3. Use the Right Skincare Products
Donning thick coats in the summer is akin to not adjusting your skincare regime during warmer months. To expedite healing during the heat of the summer, your skin needs to be constantly moisturised, soothed, and nourished. The key to this is ensuring your skincare products contain the right balance of chemicals while simultaneously remaining light enough to avoid clogging.
If you used gentler cream cleansers and thick moisturisers on your skin during the winter to combat the dry and chilling climate. You might want to opt for more thorough foamy cleansers, gentler face serums, and lighter moisturisers now. It is also important to allow your skin to regulate naturally rather than using overly rich skincare products. Unless you have genetically dry and eczema-prone skin, over-caring for your skin by slathering on too many products can make your skin dull.
4. Incorporate Antioxidants in Your Skincare Routine
Antioxidant serums are fantastic for hydrating your skin. They shelter your skin from environmental harm, aid in collagen production, and eradicate free radicals to prevent skin damage. You can also include it in your diet by eating citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables and green tea. When shopping for antioxidant skincare, look for products containing vitamin A, B, C and E, as well as resveratrol, coenzyme q-10, and polyphenols, like green tea extract.
But if you incorporate only one antioxidant for glowing, summer skin, always opt for vitamin C above all else. Vitamin C has several benefits, and when it comes to battling free radicals, it helps heal current damage and strengthen the skin’s defences against future exposure. Vitamin C is also naturally brightening and increases collagen formation, resulting in a more youthful appearance.
It should come as no surprise that the summer heat can adversely affect your skin’s overall health. But the good news is that you can always restore your skin’s natural lustre by following a regular, consistent skincare routine. The arrival of summer brings with it many joy—breathable clothing, cold drinks on rooftops, and hours of rejuvenating sunlight. So let not your skin be the barrier to those joy.
