The skin undergoes changes during the winter season, including increased dryness, sensitivity, and a compromised skin barrier.
These changes to skin in the Summer require adjustments in skincare routines to provide adequate hydration and protection.
Products specifically designed to address dryness and sensitivity such as a rich moisturiser like Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2, hydrating serums like Hydrating B5 Gel and conditioning cleansers like Gentle Cleanser, should be incorporated into your spring /summer skincare routine.
Not only is it important to strengthen the skin barrier in the summer months by providing essential hydrating, but sun protection is also equally important to protect vulnerable skin.
The skin is a barrier between our bodies and the outside world, so any change in environmental conditions can have an impact on its function and appearance. The most significant shift as seasons change is the weather, and fluctuations in temperature and humidity can affect the skin.
Similar to how our wardrobes require different clothing for winter in to summer, the skin can have different needs as the seasons change. Our experts off the best advice about how to adapt your seasonal skincare regimen for winter to summer, and the months in between.
One of your skin’s biggest challenges as the days get warmer is hydration, but you’ll find that it doesn’t need rich or heavy products in the spring. The air becomes a bit moist as we start to move into the new season, and the drying effects of central heating and the cold winter air diminish. Our skin tends to hold more water in the spring and summer, so you can slow down on the heavy products and instead opt for something a little lighter.
What Specific Ingredients Should I Add to My Skincare Routine When Transitioning from to Winter to Summer.
For a plump, hydrated and dewy complexion, Hyaluronic acid serums that can be layered with ingredients such as Vitamin C and Ferulic Acid to pack a antioxidant -rich boost while brightening and protecting. Try the SkinCeuticals HA Multiglycan , which helps amplify the skin’s hyaluronic acid levels for a plumper, more refined complexion.
Protect
Hopefully, you are been wearing SPF throughout winter, sun protection becomes even more critical once the sun is visible and shining. The fact that the heat is mild in the spring can lull you into a false sense of security and increase your risk of skin damage. Look for a broad-spectrum sun protection with an SPF factor of at least 30 preferable 50 every day. As we do not apply SPF the way we are supposed to – a teaspoonful on the face and a shot glass on the body – it is best to use a higher factor. If you are prone to breakouts, choose your products carefully, as warmer days can be difficult on oily skin.
Look for oil-free or non-comedogenic products like Heliocare Gel Oil Free SPF 50.
This is a good time to ramp up exfoliation.
During the winter, cold days, drop in humidity, artificial heat are all skin stressors that call for extra nourishing and hydrating skincare. But as we head into summer, it is time to exfoliate away the old and nourish the new skin Kickstart your spring skincare with exfoliating products that contain fruit AHA’s, glycolic or salicylic acids. Glycolic acid is ideal for sloughing off dead skin and brightening discolouration, while salicylic acid breaks down excess oil.
Recommended Products
Skinceuticals Glycolic Cleanser
Skinceuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight
Skinceuticals Cell Cycle Catalyst
Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 Gel
Chemical exfoliation removes redundant skin cells and blocked pores, revealing a brighter complexion, and allows for deeper penetration of your products.
Introduce an eye cream
If your eyes are still in hibernation mode, you can put it down to the fact that the skin in this area is much thinner than the rest of your face and gets dehydrated easily. Products with a high concentration of antioxidants and peptides revive under-eye skin and ward off the collagen-destroying effects of UVA rays. The SkinCeuticals AOX eye gel, is a must for this time of year. It contains antioxidant vitamin C to protect the delicate eye area.
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