Many wonder whether to use cosmetics for the summer or if it's good to do without them. The heat, as well as the cold, affects skin care products, compromising the ingredients in the formulas and therefore making them unusable or nullifying their effects.
During the summer months we must prevent rashes and minimize sun damage: it is a demanding season for the skin, both for the sun and the heat, which can make the skin lose its brightness and softness. The increase in temperature also makes the skin oilier.
As dermatologists all point out, when summer arrives it's good to apply sunscreen diligently, wear light but protective clothing, and switch to lighter serums and creams.
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How does summer affect your skin?
During the summer months the heat increases and the humidity in the environment also increases, so the sebaceous glands of the skin begin to produce excess sebum, which remains on the surface of the skin making it oily and causing clogged pores.
In people with oily skin the bacteria and oils in the skin mix with sweat causing clogged pores and acne.
When the skin is exposed to the harmful rays of the sun, the production of melanin, which has photoprotective qualities, increases to protect the skin from sun damage. But excess melanin makes the skin darker and tanned. Other problems that can arise are itching, heat, sunburn and rashes due to sensitivity to the sun.
Cosmetics for the summer: do you need to change your routine?
Yes, as the seasons change, it's a good idea to change our skincare routine . The leather adapts to the new climatic conditions and has different needs and reactions in summer and winter.
So even skincare needs to be adapted according to the season. This is especially important in the summer when the skin needs to be protected from the sun's rays, dryness and pollution.
What cosmetics to use for summer?
Mild cleaners . In summer it is normal to wash more often, especially the face. Choosing a gentle cleanser for this time will help keep your skin soft and supple as you remove dirt, makeup residue and perspiration.
Plus a gentle cleanser minimizes the stripping of natural oils from the skin, so skin stays healthy and glowing without feeling dry or flaky.
Cleansing milk . Using the cleansing milk in the morning and evening you remove the impurities that accumulate during the day and during the night and also improve the hydration of the skin, helping to keep it soft and supple.
It manages to remove oil, sweat and makeup, giving the skin hydration while cleansing.
Sunscreen . In the first place a fundamental cosmetic that you must never forget to apply in the summer: sunscreen . The sun's ultraviolet rays are harmful, even more so in the summer months.
Use a broad spectrum, 30 or higher, on all exposed skin. Remember to apply it also on the parts that are often neglected to protect: hands, feet, ears and lips.
This is the first tip, but remember that sunscreen is the last product, and therefore the last step, in your skincare routine. Apply it 15 to 30 minutes before going out. Look for one that's water resistant—sweat or water can't wash it off easily.
And for hydration?
Moisturizing cream . We know that in the warm months the skin dries out more easily. For most people, a light moisturizer that should be applied every 2 hours is ideal.
The moisturizer restores optimal condition to the outermost layer of skin, which protects against harmful pollutants and chemicals and prevents further irritation or dryness.
Face Serum . Among the summer cosmetics to use, we also recommend a vitamin C face serum, an ingredient that helps prevent hyperpigmentation, improves the appearance of fine lines and can help with collagen production.
Why Vitamin C?
Ultraviolet rays cause up to 90% of skin photoaging: using antioxidants adds an extra layer of protection and helps prevent and treat unwanted pigmentation that occurs in the summer months.
You can also try a hyaluronic acid serum, which is considered a super moisturizer.
Exfoliator . Exfoliation is still one step you need to take in your skin care, to avoid clogged pores and remove excess oil that causes acne. You can use glycolic acid pads.
Remember to exfoliate your skin at night, as alpha hydroxy acids make your skin photosensitive and prone to sunburn.
Cold gel for hot and tired legs . Especially in the summer, when you have tired, swollen legs and feet, our gel gives you immediate relief. Contains peppermint, snail slime , star anise essential oil, eucalyptus essential oil, blueberry extract, menthol crystals.
Summer cosmetics to avoid
Comedogenic cosmetics . Make sure any makeup you use is non-comedogenic. Read product labels carefully and choose only non-comedogenic cosmetics , which therefore do not clog the pores of the skin and do not contribute to acne, an important factor especially in the summer.
Heavy Tricks . With increased sweat and oil production during the summer, a light makeup makes your skin feel better. Look for light, oil-free liquid or powder formulas.
Heavy oil-based cosmetics are not ideal in hot weather: the skin may streak or blotchy. Sweating also doesn't help and dilated pores get clogged more easily with such heavy cosmetics and can then turn into inflamed pimples.
Vitamin cosmetics for the summer
You can, indeed you should, you should eat lots of fruits and vegetables to get vitamins and antioxidants and fight inflammation and sun damage from the inside out. Furthermore, vitamins make the skin healthy and luminous and more resistant to the consequences of UV rays.
Among the summer cosmetics that you can try, you'll find some with vitamins: let's see which ones are present and what benefits they offer to the skin.
- Vitamin A : Strengthens the immune system and helps the skin reduce inflammation and acne. It fights free radicals, reducing the damage caused to our cells and tissues.
- B Vitamins : Vitamin B5 is one of the essential vitamins required for our body to function optimally. It helps the skin by triggering the process that breaks down the oil on your face, helping your skin stay clear and acne free.
- Vitamin C : May increase the effectiveness of sunscreen. It has anti-aging properties by promoting collagen production and aiding the skin's healing process.
- Vitamin E : can reduce the damage caused by UV rays to the skin, and in fact is commonly found in many sunscreens. Furthermore, vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and has strong anti-aging properties.
