“What’s old is new again” doesn’t apply when it comes to seasonal skin care. Products that kept skin feeling moist and comfortable during winter may leave it oily or sweaty once the heat and humidity really hit.
Ask us what you should be using for the warmer summer months ahead.
News flash: Some of the extra moisture on your face is not sweat. Oil glands on your skin’s surface are more active when it’s hot. That means more oil, and more potential for breakouts.
In one study, nearly 60% of people with acne said their acne was worse in summer, vs. about 11% percent who say their acne worsens in the winter. If acne is an issue for you, the summer months can make matters worse. Breakouts can be frequent in acne-prone skin in the summer months. Switching to lighter products that also control oil and mattify the skin helps.
Get the Red Out
Soothe redness or face flushing by drinking plenty of water, which helps hydrate your whole body as well as your skin. Trust your thirst. It’s normal to get thirstier in the summer.
You should also stay out of direct sun. Easier said than done, I know, but sun makes the skin red and irritated. And, of course, always use adequate sun protection (and even on a workday this means reapplying at lunchtime), remembering that UV rays can penetrate car windshields, office windows, and overcast days, too.
Smooth Things Over
As you start to pull out your swimsuits and shorts for summer, you’ll want to prepare your skin to look its best. Sloughing off dead skin cells is part of looking glow-y from head to toe. Exfoliating two to three times a week during the summer with a scrub or an exfoliating treatment at night. Be gentle, though. Keep exfoliation light and regular in the summertime and always use a sunscreen to protect the new skin. And remember to never exfoliate sunburned or wind-chapped skin.
Pamper Yourself
Fun in the sun can take a lot of energy. Imagine what it’s doing to your skin. The more UV exposure you get, the deeper your wrinkles and the more mottled the skin.
Monthly spa facials, especially deep cleansing and microdermabrasion facials, help achieve great summer skin. They’re really the best way to get your pores clean in a way you can’t do on your own; they can really remove stubborn dead skin cells that clog the pores.
