HEALTH AND BEAUTY

Skin Care Routine For The Summer Months

Summer season is that time of the year when the skin tends to feel all sticky and sweaty. Unlike the winter months, when the skin becomes excessively dry, in the summer months one has to deal with an excessive sebum production and subsequent oiliness. Fortunately, skin care in the summer is not very difficult if you know the right tips and tricks.

Here are some skin care tips to survive through summer.

Prevent Bacterial Infestation

Warm and moist environments are the perfect breeding grounds for bacteria. And in summer, when your skin is hot and sweaty, it becomes increasingly vulnerable to bacterial infestation. To prevent the growth of bacteria on your skin, it is important that you keep clean and wash your face twice a day. Use a good anti bacterial face-wash or cleanser that deep cleans the skin pores and eliminates all the dirt, debris and excess sebum particles. When the skin pores are clean, bacteria won’t survive there.

Product Suggestions:

La Roche-Posay Biomedic Purifying Cleanser
It is a mild glycolic cleanser that unclogs the skin pores and flushes out all the make-up particles and other environmental pollutants deep within the skin. It also helps to improve the skin tone and texture.

Obagi C-Cleansing Gel
It is a great cleanser that cleans the skin and conditions it with Vitamin C. It removes all signs of make-up, oil residues and accumulated impurities and leaves your skin fresh and clean.

Kinerase Gentle Daily Cleanser
This cleanser is great for all skin types, even very sensitive skin. It a a gentle foaming cleanser with green tea extract to soothe the skin. It cleans the skin without ripping away essential nutrients.

Don’t forget to Moisturize

Women often skip moisturizing in summer because they think it will increase the oiliness of the skin. However, that is not true. Skin oiliness is a result of excess sebum particles and not excess moisture. The skin still requires effective moisturization in the summer months. Use a light oil-free moisturizer that hydrates the skin and get absorbed quickly.

Product Suggestions:

La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX
It is a non-greasy moisturizer that doubles up as a sunscreen that offers broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection. It protects the skin against sunburn at the same time moisturizing it. It contains Mexoryl SX which is photostable against UVA rays so it does not breakdown and lasts longer than most sunscreens.

NIA 24 Skin Strengthening Complex
This is a great moisturizing cream that is neither too light nor too heavy. It not only hydrates the skin but also with regular use, there is a visible reduction in wrinkles and fine lines. This is because it enhances the barrier function of your skin and accelerates the repair process by supplying moisture.

Kinerase Hydra Boost Intensive Treatment
It instantly hydrates the skin using Kinetin, 25% Hyaluronic Acid and other moisturizing agents that provides maximum moisturizing from the inside out for a healthier, younger complexion.

Apply Sunscreen Always

Sunscreens are a must all year long. But it becomes all the more important in the summer months when the sun’s rays are the harshest. Slather sunscreen all over the exposed areas of your body at least 15-20 minutes before you venture out in the sun. Also, don’t forget to carry a bottle of sunscreen along with you when you go out because you need to reapply it every 2-4 hours. Ideally an SPF 30 sunscreen would be enough, but if you spend a lot of time out in the sun, you would need a higher SPF sunscreen.

Product Suggestions:

iS Clinical SPF 20 Powder Sunscreen
It is a unique powder sunscreen that contains physical UV blockers comprising of 25% titanium dioxide and 20% zinc oxide. This special nanotechnology formulation provides sun protection against a vast spectrum of sunlight.

Nia 24 Sun Damage Prevention SPF 30
This is a great sunscreen lotion that has a dual action mechanism. It prevents sun damage and also is a 100% mineral sunscreen. It is weightless, oil free and absorbs almost instantly. It is even suitable for sensitive skin types.

Obagi Physical UV Block SPF 32
It is a great non-greasy sunblock that provides total sun protection with 18.5 percent Zinc Oxide.

Control the Shine

One of the common skin concerns among women during the summer months is shiny skin. The skin exhibits an oily shine as a result of sweat. In addition to cleansing your skin regularly, use blotting papers to control the excess oil throughout the day.

Use Minimal Make-Up

Make up tends to become greasy in the summer months. So it is best to keep it to the minimum. Use concealers in place of foundation and finish it off with a light powder. In fact, use mattifying Cosmetics and make-up products in the summer months.

About the Author

Dr. Marilynn Syrett is a graduate from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific. She has authored several articles about skin care products like Anti-Aging Skin Care Products, Sun Tanning & Sunscreens and so on.

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