Skin-care products to ditch in the summer include those made with heavy occlusives and rough exfoliants.
Experts share what to use instead.
The weather is hot (and potentially humid!
So what to do with yourskin-care routine?
Experts in This Article
Christine Lee is an esthetician and the U.S. education manager for Comfort Zone.
Elisabeth Nehme is an esthetician and a global brand ambassador for Comfort Zone.
Christine Lee is an esthetician and the U.S. education manager for Comfort Zone.
Though youre not ditching occlusives as a whole, you’re free to lighten up this season.
Lighter lotions with humectants and emollients and gel-based products will feel better.
If we add face coverings to the mix, then we potentially have a situation that could causemaskne.
Instead, try a polyhydroxy acid (PHA).
This will prevent pores from becoming clogged and can help remove clogs that have already formed, she says.
Essentially, this ingredient could work in tandem with your antioxidants and SPF for a nice little healthy-summer-skin cocktail.
SPF andantioxidantsprotect the skin from UV rays, says Dr. King.
She recommends layering an antioxidant serum under your favorite SPF.
Its important to look for products that contain all three, she says.
Christine Lee is an esthetician and the U.S. education manager for Comfort Zone.
Summer is the time we need to lighten upand that also means lighten up our moisturizers!
She also recommended alightweight gel-creamwith antioxidant vitamin C to add brightness and glow without any heaviness.
Biossance Squalane and Probiotic Gel Moisturizer $52.00
Get ultimate hydration with this squalane gel moisturizer.
It will also calm and soothe your skin.
Its ultra-lightweight and formulated with three types of hyaluronic acid and ceramides to quench your thirsty skin.
General summer skin tips
1.
The skin of the people who used sunscreen every day aged significantly better.
In this study they used microtopography to assess skin agingthis is a study of the skin texture.
So thats a good reminder why its important to wear SPF every day, even in the winter.
Stay hydrated
Hydrate internally and externally, advises Lee.
If youre on the sensitive side, or planning on spending more time outdoors, a word of caution.
Now, get outside and enjoy the sun (and dont forget to put these tips to use).
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