The Ultimate Summer Skincare Guide: Sun Protection & Radiance
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Summer is the perfect season for adventure and fun. But the combination of heat, sweat, and sun exposure can irritate and damage your skin.
You need to take extra care to maintain healthy, radiant-looking skin to enjoy the season. Doing so can help you avoid discomfort and skin trouble. Once you've got the ultimate summer skincare routine down, all left to do is have the best summer yet.
Six Summer Skincare Tips
Your summer will be so much better without irritated and damaged skin. If you want to make this season a summer to remember (for all the right reasons), follow these foolproof tips:
1. Sunscreen is your partner-in-crime.
Sunscreen is a must-have, whatever the weather, but especially in the summer season. It will save your skin from sunburn and sunspots. More importantly, effective sunscreen use can help prevent skin cancer. So if you want truly healthy skin, you must be inseparable from your sunscreen.
Make sure to choose a product with the right Sun Protection Factor or SPF. Take note that the number beside those three letters doesn’t equal the number of minutes you’re protected. Rather, it’s a measure of how much harmful UV radiation the product absorbs or reflects away from your skin. This, along with factors like the specific time of the day, your activities, how much you sweat, and of course, your skin type, can help determine how often you should reapply.
2. Stay hydrated 24/7.
Keeping your body hydrated from the inside out is essential for skin health. Dehydration will show on your skin. Dry skin is more prone to itchiness and irritation. Plus, a healthy water intake also promotes better blood circulation and digestion. Both are important in flushing out toxins and maintaining healthy, radiant skin.
There are plenty of ways to stay hydrated. You can do this by eating fruits and vegetables that have high water content. Fortunately, fruits like watermelons and oranges make perfect snacks for a summer getaway at the beach or a picnic at the park. Of course, the simplest way to stay hydrated is to drink plenty of water throughout the day. If you're planning an outdoor adventure, bringing your own reusable flask is best. Doing so will save you from dehydration and having to buy bottled water.
3. Don't skip the moisturiser.
Just because you're sweaty from the temperature and humidity doesn't mean you can forego moisturizing. The summer heat can quickly dehydrate your skin, so you must help replenish its moisture. Just as how it's ideal to stay hydrated from within, you also need to help your skin avoid dryness by completing your skincare routine with a moisturizer.
However, choosing a moisturizer that works well with your skin and the weather is important. The creams you use during the colder seasons may not be the best option for summer. Opt for lightweight, oil-free moisturizers instead.
4. Wear the right accessories to shield yourself from the sun.
Aside from completing your summer OOTD (Outfit of the Day), accessories can also help protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. A wide-brimmed hat and UV protection sunglasses are the best essentials for a day out and about the city.
If you plan to hike in the summer sun, you may need to amp up your accessorizing game. In addition to a wide-brimmed hiking hat, wear a lightweight long-sleeve sun shirt to protect yourself from harmful rays while enjoying the walk and the scenic views.
5. Exfoliate regularly for clear, glowing skin.
Outdoor adventures can put your skin under extreme circumstances. Adding gentle exfoliation to your routine every week or so can scrub away dead skin cells, sweat, and dirt. Doing so will help unclog your pores and aid your skin in absorbing skincare products better, paving the way for healthier, more radiant-looking skin.
A good rule of thumb is to remember that what works for others' skin types may not work for you. This means you must put in extra effort to pick the right exfoliant for your skin. Researching your skin type and whether you have any allergies before buying a product can save you money and skin trouble. Additionally, it's important not to be too hard on your skin. Pressing down or scrubbing too hard can do more harm than good.
6. Let your skin take a breather.
When the weather's nice and sunny, it's always tempting to make the most of the season by staying outside as long as you can. While it is nice to savor the summer weather, you still need to take breaks. Your body, including your skin, will thank you for it. Allowing yourself to rest and sleep well can help regenerate cells and improve blood circulation. Plus, by staying well rested during your hours away from the sun, you can re-energize and be ready for more adventures all summer long.
If you want your summer to be fun and exciting without doing damage to your skin, the above tips will be the perfect guide. By following these tips, you can say goodbye to a summer of sunburn and irritation and hello to a season of adventure with healthy, glowing skin.
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