I always advise my clients to adjust their skin care routine according to how their skin feels. Skin being the largest organ of our body is influenced by the outside and seasons definitely visibly play a role, humidity, sun, heat! Let’s talk Summer Skin
Summer Dos
- Switch to a lighter moisturizers, the heavier ones mixed with high humidity and sunblock can cause breakouts.
- If your skin is on the oilier side, switch to lighter water-based products or just serums
- Don’t skip the physical SPF at least 30 (only mineral actives) look for a broad spectrum formulas (protects against both UVB and UVA rays)
What does SPF number mean?
“The SPF number on sunscreens only addresses the level of UVB protection (the rays that cause sunburn) and not UVA protection (the rays that cause tanning and premature aging). Look for products that have both a SPF value above 30 AND state “Broad-Spectrum”. If a sunscreen says “broad spectrum” on the label, this means it protects against both UVB and UVA rays”
- Use vitamin C serum topically on your skin during the day. It not only boosts your immune system, but it also acts as an antioxidant, helping to stimulate collagen and elastin production, minimize the appearance of sunspots and protect the skin against environmental aggressors that cause premature aging such as pollution, radiation, stress and NEW! blue light (computers and electronics)
- Wear a hat and sun protective clothing if outside for a prolonged period of time
- Pay attention to an evening routine and PM cleansing (double cleanse advised and always a toner), make sure that all the sunscreen is removed from the skin every night, otherwise it tends to clog the pores
- Use cooling and hydrating masks often
Summer Don’ts
- Don’t use a moisturizer with sunblock at night, no sun, no need Instead, choose a nourishing, regenerative and hydrating night treatment or a sleep with a hydrating mask on
- Don’t ever leave your makeup on at night
- Don’t forget about your body, it needs your apres-sun attention too (moisturize, gently scrub before applying a self tanner)
- Skip hot showers!
- Don’t forget to apply SPF on your lips, they can burn!