Summer Skincare: Essential Products and Practices to Beat the Heat

Summer is the time of magic - salt in your hair, sun on your skin, endless possibilities, a new adventure just waiting to happen. Most of us can attest to the power of a good tan, not only for one’s confidence but also for the overall happiness it brings.

However, amid this summer trance, we must remember one crucial factor - skincare.

Looking good comes with feeling good, meaning that summer skincare goes beyond creams and serums.

That’s why, in this article, we’re going to delve into the must-have products for the hottest and sunniest months, as well as the rituals and habits you ought to incorporate into your everyday routine to achieve beautiful and healthy skin.

The ABCs of Safe Sun Exposure

While the sun is a holder of many benefits and the source of life, it does come with certain risks, especially if we don’t take it seriously enough. From sunburns and allergies to sunstroke and dehydration, there are many potential dangers tied to the sky’s fireball.

To prevent suffering any of them, here are the best ways to defend your skin from the sun: 

Limit your exposure. No matter how much tolerance you have or how dark your tan is, restricting the time you spend in direct sunlight is crucial to your overall health.
 

Hydrate properly. It’s no secret we sweat a lot during the hot summer months, which is why we need to keep up our water intake to prevent dehydration.

Protect your head. Whether or not you’re after a golden tan, protecting your head while in the sun is non-negotiable. Wearing a hat is a great way to prevent heatstroke and sunstroke.

Adapt sun exposure to your skin type. If you have pale, sensitive skin, you have to be realistic about your skin’s capacity to withstand UV rays. Those with more melanin in their skin are generally more tolerant of the effects of these rays but still require adequate protection.

Use sun protection. Choose from the many options, such as sunscreen, UV protective clothing, a parasol, sunglasses, hats, etc. Whatever you opt for, be consistent in using it, and consider pairing your main option with others to achieve the maximum effect.

Adopting the basic precautionary measures for safe sun exposure is the first step to building an effective skincare for the summer season. Once you’ve got that down, you can move on to the products that will make your skin the talk of the town.

The Gut-Skin Connection

You might have heard of the mind-body connection, but how much do you know about that between your gut and your skin? These two are inextricably tied, meaning your skincare routine starts with what you eat and drink.

Fruits and Veggies Galore

Fruits and vegetables contain essential nutrients which contribute to a healthy, glowy, and radiant complexion.

Furthermore, lots of them, such as cucumbers, watermelon, melon, peaches, tomatoes, zucchini, and so on, have a high water content (cucumbers and zucchini contain a whopping 95% water), which will help keep you hydrated.

Lemon Water 

The trick to efficient hydration is adding electrolytes to your water. You can easily do that using a sprinkle of sea or Himalayan salt. Better yet, combine that with some lemon, and you’ve got yourself a hydration powerhouse.

Lemon will help you meet your vitamin C needs and refresh and replenish you in the summer heat, all while adding some zingy flavor to what some might call “boring” water.

The small amount of salt will give you the necessary dose of electrolytes that you lose through sweating, but also ensure you’re thoroughly hydrated. That means you won’t be running to the toilet every thirty minutes -  the water will instead be properly distributed throughout your body.

The Best Skincare Products for Summer

The final piece of the summer skincare puzzle is the right products. There are many out there right now, but the truth is, you can get away with a minimalistic regimen and still get the results you desire.

Here are some of the best products to include in your routine this summer:

Sunscreen. The queen of all summer skincare, the product no other can replace. It is the cornerstone of healthy skin and the prerequisite for many other products you can use. Reapplying every two hours and after coming out of water, using at least an SPF of 30, and hitting all the easy-to-forget spots (ears, hands, back of the neck, lips…) is the golden formula. If you aren’t a fan of the way sunscreen feels on your skin, give Korean ones a try - they’re revolutionary.

Vitamin C serum. If you are disciplined enough with your sunscreen, a vitamin C serum will be your summer best friend. It prevents dark spots from forming, evens out the complexion, and can boost the efficiency of sunscreen. 

Gentle scrub. While physical exfoliation isn’t the ideal option, during the summer, you can use a gentle scrub on your face to get rid of the dead skin cells. On the body, you can use a stronger scrub, as the skin on the rest of your body is less sensitive than on your face. 

Good moisturizer and body oil. The combination of sea salt and sun can severely dry out the skin. To prevent this from happening, apply lotion or use body oil on damp skin after a shower.

Conclusion

As you can see, summer skincare isn’t as straightforward as using a few products. It takes a holistic strategy, from the way you approach the sun, to what you eat and drink, and, finally, to what you put on your skin.

Drinking enough electrolyte-enriched water, eating vitamin-rich foods, and taking precautionary measures when in the sun are the bedrock of healthy summer skin that mustn’t be skipped. 

Once you have that down, you can get to your favorite skin products for summer, to help you achieve your skin goals.

Whether it be the Essential Proteins + Vitamin C Spray, or the Multitasking Body Oil, these products will seal the deal to nourished, glowy skin.

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