Essential Tips to Combat Summer Skin Woes

Summer Skin Woes

Summer’s sun-kissed glow is gorgeous, but its skin issues can leave you feeling less than radiant. While inviting, warm weather can cause sunburn, excess oil, and dehydration. 

No matter our skin type, summer is harsh on our skin. UV rays are stronger, causing sunburn and aging faster. Acne and breakouts can result from blocked pores due to sweating and humidity. 

High temperatures can dry out your skin, leaving it flaky. This is especially problematic for dry or sensitive skin. But remember, every problem comes with a solution. The solution is to understand how summer affects your skin and adjust your skin care routine.

Thus, it is important to understand these effects and protect and nourish your skin in the summer. With the right products and a few tips, you can easily fix these summer skin woes and keep your radiant glow.

Essential Products for Summer Skin Care

Summer Skin Woes

Keeping your skin healthy in the summer can be hard because you spend more time in the sun and are exposed to other environmental factors. 

Firstly, know your skin type. Each skin type has different needs and reacts differently to products, whether it is oily, dry, combination, or sensitive. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free products, while dry skin needs hydrating serums and creams.

Here are some essential products you might want to consider for your summer skincare routine.

Sunscreen & After-sun Care

Sunscreen is the most important product for summer skincare. Look for a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays with an SPF of at least 30. Remember to reapply it every 2 hours, or more often if you’re swimming or sweating.

 If you’ve spent a long day in the sun, your skin may be in need of some extra TLC. Aloe vera gels or creams are great for soothing sunburn and providing hydration.

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Face Cleanser and Toner

Sweat and excess oil can clog pores and cause breakouts. Use a gentle face cleanser twice a day to keep your skin clean. You might want to choose a cleanser with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide if you’re prone to acne.

A toner can help remove any residual dirt, oil, and makeup that your cleanser missed. It can also restore the skin’s pH balance and prepare it for the next step in your skincare routine.

Moisturizer and Exfoliator

Even though your skin might seem oilier in the summer, it still needs hydration. Look for a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer or a gel-based one that won’t feel heavy on your skin.

Using an exfoliator once or twice a week can remove dead skin cells and prevent them from clogging your pores. Choose a product that’s gentle enough for your skin type.

Antioxidant Serum

Antioxidants like vitamin C and E can help protect your skin from environmental damage, brighten your complexion, and even out your skin tone.

Lip Balm with SPF

Don’t forget to protect your lips as well. They can get sunburned just like the rest of your skin, so look for a lip balm that contains SPF.

Hydrating Face Masks and Eye Cream  

Your skin might need extra hydration after a day in the sun, and a hydrating face mask can provide this. Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid that can boost skin hydration.

The skin around your eyes is particularly sensitive and prone to damage. An eye cream can provide hydration and protect against signs of aging. Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays, and use an eye cream to keep the skin hydrated.

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Proven Tips to Combat Summer Skin Woes

Summer Skin Woes

Summer comes with its own set of challenges for the skin. However, you can combat these issues by following some proven skincare tips:

Stay Hydrated 

The heat and humidity of summer can dehydrate your skin, making it dry and flaky. Drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep your skin hydrated from within.

Wear Protective Clothing

Sun damage can cause a host of skin issues like premature aging, sunburn, and skin cancer. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more, even on cloudy days. Reapply it every two hours, especially if you’re sweating or swimming.

Along with sunscreen, protect your skin with clothing. Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and a wide-brimmed hat when you’re out in the sun. If you do get a sunburn, soothe it immediately with aloe vera or an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream.

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Keep Your Skin Clean

During the summer, you’re more likely to sweat, which can clog your pores and cause breakouts. Cleanse your skin thoroughly at the end of the day to remove dirt and sweat.

Eat a Healthy Diet 

Your diet can also affect your skin’s health. Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, which provide the vitamins and antioxidants your skin needs to stay healthy.

READ ALSO: 10 Summertime Habits To Keep Your Skin Fresh and Radiant

DIY Remedies for Summer Skin Woes

DIY remedies can help with summer skin woes in addition to the right products and routine.

Aloe vera can relieve sunburn quickly due to its soothing and healing properties.

Cucumber’s cooling properties can reduce puffiness and soothe irritated skin. For instant relief, slice a cucumber and apply it to your skin.

A honey and lemon face mask is another effective treatment. Honey is antibacterial and moisturizing, while lemon lightens sun spots and evens skin tone. 

For glowing, healthy skin, apply equal parts honey and lemon juice to your face and rinse after 15-20 minutes.

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Closing Thoughts

Summer can be tough on your skin, but with the right products, tips, and remedies, you can keep your glow. 

Remember, every skin is unique. What works for one person may not work for another. It’s always a good idea to patch test new products and slowly introduce them into your routine.

If you have persistent skin issues, it’s always a good idea to consult a dermatologist.

Listen to your skin, understand its needs, customize your skin care routine and combat your summer skin woes.

Happy summer skin care!

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Schellea.

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Schellea Fowler

Schellea Fowler, founder of Fabulous50s, has amassed over three decades of excellence in small business leadership and expertise. Beyond her personal achievements, Schellea’s legacy is enriched by her role as a mentor, guiding emerging entrepreneurs with best practices from her experience. Post-2016, (after retiring at 50) her commitment to growth led her to further qualifications, all while maintaining her vision to empower and inspire women to feel excited about the stage of life they are in, and to and embrace and celebrate the aging process.

Recently, Schellea decided to expand her knowledge base. She’s currently immersed in the Clean Health Master Personal Trainer program.

Her additional qualifications include: Fashion Styling from the Australian Style Institute, Advanced Personal Colour Analysis from AOPI,  and Meditation Teacher Training from Yoga Coach.

Above all, Schellea’s mission is simple yet profound: to support women in embracing the aging process with confidence and grace.

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In over 140 countries, Schellea (Shelly) Fowler is the leading voice for women over 50 in lifestyle, fitness, and well-being. Her mission is to help women feel good about themselves and to make sure that women know how valuable they truly are. Schellea believes everyone has something unique and beautiful to offer and no one deserves to feel alone as they get older.

With over 1.5 million subscribers on YouTube, Schellea has redefined what it means to live your fullest, most vital life. As the CEO & Founder of Fabulous 50s, Schellea’s background is in Small businesses, fitness training, and conceptual creative design. She is a fitness and nutrition researcher and trainer, a stylist, a meditation teacher, a student of life, and a proud mother living life on her terms.

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Schellea Fowler

Schellea Fowler

In over 140 countries, Schellea (Shelly) Fowler is the leading voice for women over 50 in lifestyle, fitness, and well-being. Her mission is to help women feel good about themselves and to make sure that women know how valuable they truly are. Schellea believes everyone has something unique and beautiful to offer and no one deserves to feel alone as they get older.

With over 1.5 million subscribers on YouTube, Schellea has redefined what it means to live your fullest, most vital life. As the CEO & Founder of Fabulous 50s, Schellea’s background is in Small businesses, fitness training, and conceptual creative design. She is a fitness and nutrition researcher and trainer, a stylist, a meditation teacher, a student of life, and a proud mother living life on her terms.

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Schellea Fowler

Schellea Fowler, founder of Fabulous50s, has amassed over three decades of excellence in small business leadership and expertise. Beyond her personal achievements, Schellea’s legacy is enriched by her role as a mentor, guiding emerging entrepreneurs with best practices from her experience. Post-2016, (after retiring at 50) her commitment to growth led her to further qualifications, all while maintaining her vision to empower and inspire women to feel excited about the stage of life they are in, and to and embrace and celebrate the aging process.

Recently, Schellea decided to expand her knowledge base. She’s currently immersed in the Clean Health Master Personal Trainer program.

Her additional qualifications include: Fashion Styling from the Australian Style Institute, Advanced Personal Colour Analysis from AOPI,  and Meditation Teacher Training from Yoga Coach.

Above all, Schellea’s mission is simple yet profound: to support women in embracing the aging process with confidence and grace.

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