The sun can lift our spirits, but it’s not very friendly towards our skin. UV rays, heat, and humidity may lead to clogged pores, acne, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, sunburn, and even skin cancer.
When the summer comes, we need to switch up our skincare routine to ensure maximum skin protection, hydration, and clean pores.
In this article, we’ll list seven essential skincare products for the summer and explain why you need them.
Summer Skincare Products
In summer, steer clear of heavy skincare product ingredients that may clog the pores, like rich butters and oils. Instead, look for products with humectants– hyaluronic acid (HA), glycerin, ceramides, aloe vera, cucumber.
This is general advice, but let’s take a closer look at each summer skincare product to learn what they should include.
1. Sunscreen
You‘ve probably heard that sunscreen is the most important skincare product during the summer. It protects the skin against the primary contributor to premature aging—the sun.
Look for sunscreen products labeled “broad-spectrum” because they offer protection against both UVA and UVB rays. SPF is another important factor that determines the effectiveness of a sunscreen product. Choose products with an SPF of 30 or higher.
Vibrant Skin Bar highly recommends Suntegrity’s “5 in 1” Natural Moisturizing Face Sunscreen because it offers broad-spectrum, SPF-30 protection while lavishly hydrating the skin with HA, aloe vera, green tea, pomegranate, and cucumber.
For more details read our recent articles on how to choose sunscreen and eight best sunscreen products for maximum sun-blocking effect.
2. Cleanser
Cleansing is the first step of the skincare routine during any season. In summer, opt for lightweight cleansers that keep the skin hydrated but successfully remove all makeup, sweat, and daily dirt buildup.
Osmosis MD Deep Clean Detox Cleanser is a gentle solution for all skin types because it provides the necessary hydration with glycerin and citrus oils.
3. Toner
Toners are usually optional skincare products. If you don’t generally use them, consider adding them to your summer skincare routine.
The humid air opens the pores and increases the chance of dead cells, sweat, dirt, and pollutants clogging them. Toners are specially made to tone the skin and minimize pores.
Look for products with gentle moisturizing agents like green tea, cucumber, and aloe vera.
4. Antioxidant Serum
Don’t skip the serum just because it’s summer. Serums are an important part of your skincare routine because they nourish the skin and repair the damage from free radicals. If you feel like you’re using too many products, opt for serums only at night.
Vitamin C is one of the most potent serum ingredients to use during the summer. It brightens and firms the skin, builds collagen, and repairs damage caused by the sun.
iS Clinical Pro-Heal Serum Advance+ is a bit pricey, but it’s a very effective solution with vitamins C, E, and A that reduce the appearance of premature aging signs.
Osmosis MD Replenish Antioxidant Infusion Serum is another great serum packed with powerful ingredients that work wonders for the sun-damaged skin, including lactic acid, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, fulvic acid, thioctic acid, and fruit extracts.
5. Lotion or Moisturizer
All skin types need hydration, which makes moisturizer another essential skincare product. During the summer, look for water- or gel-based moisturizers that pleasantly glide across your skin and don’t make it sticky. Hydration Boosting Cream by skinbetter is a lightweight option for all skin types that provides immediate and long-lasting hydration, thanks to the powerful ceramide formula and glycerin.
If you have very oily skin and want to avoid a moisturizer, opt for a lotion with a simple moisturizing formula that includes only HA or gentle plant extracts.
6. Exfoliating Mask
Heat and humidity cause us to sweat more, making our skin sticky and prone to clogged pores and breakouts. In order to avoid that, follow our summer skin care tips to protect your skin from heat and humidity. Summer pollutants that get into our pores and deeper into the skin also have premature aging effects. To evade premature aging, keep the skin clean using exfoliating masks.
Cleansers usually can’t remove all the dead cells and dirt that accumulate during the week. In the summer, use exfoliating products with hydroxy acids once or twice per week. Osmosis MD Polish Cranberry Enzyme Mask gently removes toxins from the skin with citrus enzymes and essential oils.
7. Facial Mist
Facial mist is essential for people who move around during the day, walk in and out of air-conditioned spaces, or spend a lot of time in the sun. Look for a product that can fit into a small purse so you can carry it with you and use it whenever you feel your skin tightening.
The main purpose of a face mist is to provide instant hydration, but you can also use products that do a little more. For example, Osmosis MD Boost Peptide Activating Mist helps your skin attract moisture from the air, but it also nourishes and promotes firmer, younger-looking skin thanks to the peptide formula.
Conclusion
The sun is not our enemy, but it may appear so when we face it with unprotected skin. There are so many summer skincare products on the market that it can be hard to know which to choose. After reading this article, you know what products you need and what ingredients to look for. Give your skin all the protection it needs, and enjoy the summer!
