How do you get rid of the effects of summer on your skin?

How do you get rid of the effects of summer on your skin?

In the summer, the skin is exposed to a series of attacks linked to the high temperature of the weather and the large changes in temperature between the inside and outside, and this requires us to adopt a special skin care routine that suits its needs and requirements in these circumstances.

Cleansing is the first step in the skin care routine, and it becomes double important in the summer season, when the accumulation of impurities increases on the skin such as sweating, dust, sebum secretions, remnants of sun protection products, makeup, etc.

It is necessary to cleanse the skin morning and evening with preparations that suit its nature. Peeling is a complementary step to cleansing that must be adopted at least once a week in this season. It allows deep cleansing of the skin and facilitates its absorption of the components of the preparations. It also helps in its renewal and removal of dead cells from its surface, which enhances its freshness and radiance.

However, it is advised to stay away from chemical exfoliants in this season, as they contain in their composition fruit acids that may cause skin sensitivity in the event of exposure to the sun, provided that they are replaced with chemical exfoliants that have a soft effect on the skin during sunny days. After peeling, it is the turn of moisturizing with a mask that helps combat dryness that the skin is exposed to during this season and takes care of it by providing it with nutrients that enhance its youth.

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And avoid using foaming cleansing products on dry skin in the summer, as they remove the protective lipid layer of the skin, and replace them with makeup remover oil, after which micellar water with soothing and softening properties is applied, then spray the skin with a little thermal water to moisturize it.

As for the scrub, it is recommended to choose it with a nourishing formula, massage it gently on the skin, then remove it with water before applying the moisturizer, and for mixed skin, it is recommended to use a cleanser in a gel form that purifies and moisturizes the skin as well as contributes to reducing its sebum secretions. Avoid cleansers rich in alcohol, as they are harsh on the skin and enhance the activity of the sebaceous glands. As for choosing a scrub, it is better to stay away from the types that contain large granules and not to neglect applying a moisturizing mask after exfoliation. In the field of hydration, it is also recommended to choose Ogel cream in a thin formula and to stay away from thick formulas that weigh the skin down.

In the case of sensitive skin, it is recommended to choose a soft, low-foaming cleanser that is specific for this type of skin and contains soothing ingredients such as rose water and aloe vera. Peeling with a very soft ingredient can also be used once every two weeks for skin that can bear this step, while the use of moisturizer remains necessary in the summer after cleansing and exfoliating the skin.

What hydration does the skin need in summer?

Moisturizing is a necessary step for skin care in all seasons, but it is necessary to choose a moisturizer carefully in the summer due to climatic conditions that increase skin secretions, causing clogged pores and exposing them to the appearance of pimples.

It is recommended to use a summer moisturizer with a thin formula that does not cause oiliness, provided that it is rich in moisturizing elements that can retain water, such as hyaluronic acid, in addition to sun protection filters. It is also recommended that this moisturizing cream is rich in antioxidants that protect cells from damage caused by exposure to ultraviolet rays. Experts in the field of skin care recommend staying away from moisturizing creams that contain very strong active ingredients, such as vitamin A derivatives, which increase sensitivity to the sun, and replacing them with vitamin C, which is beneficial for the skin in the summer.

In the event of frequent or prolonged exposure to the sun, it is recommended to replace the traditional moisturizing cream with a sun protection cream that is applied after a very liquid serum that provides the skin with the moisturizing elements it needs. Some sun protection creams are equipped with additional benefits that specifically target the field of anti-aging. It is also recommended to pay attention to sensitive areas of the face, such as the eyes and lips, by using special moisturizers.

In the case of dry skin, it is recommended to choose a cream with a gentle moisturizing formula for the day and a richer cream for the evening. It is also possible to use nourishing night masks that compensate for the lack of fat in the skin.

Moisturizing is also a necessity in the case of oily and mixed skin. As for the formulas that suit them, they are gelatinous, liquid, and refreshing, provided that formulas that reduce the shine of the skin are used during the day and others that regulate its secretions at night. In the case of sensitive skin, it is recommended to use gentle moisturizing creams during the day and richer formulas at night, all of which should be hypoallergenic.

Moisturizing the skin also depends on the water we consume, and the average in the summer reaches two liters per day, in order to compensate for the water that the body loses due to the high temperature of the weather.

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