The summer months can be a bane, especially for
people with oily skin. In summer, sweat and oil secretions increase. These are
deposited on the skin, making it look greasy and also attracting dirt and
pollutants. The skin loses its glow and looks dull. When temperatures
soar, your hair and skin need extra TLC. We've gathered the top tricks under
the sun to help you look hot and keep your cool this season.
Use sunscreen
It’s not enough to just apply sunscreen.:
you must apply enough, and apply frequently. Studies indicate that most
people do not apply nearly as much daylight protection as they should. A teaspoon for the face. For the body, about
as much as would fill a shot glass. Re-apply every two hours. Tip: Stay out of
the midday sun from mid-morning to late afternoon whenever you can.
Today’s sophisticated formulas and technology
let you select sun protection that works with your skin condition. That means
you can choose oil-free, mattifying formulas, extra emollient formulas for dry
skin, or chemical free formulas for sensitized, reactive skin.
Exfoliate for
clearer, smoother skin
Exfoliation removes dead, dulling skin debris to prevent congestion
and improve hydration from toners and moisturizers. Perform in the mornings
prior to toner, moisturizer, SPF and make-up application. Tip: Make-up will
last longer on an exfoliated skin! After you exfoliate, follow with a
hydrating body cream to seal in moisture, and always shield freshly exfoliated
skin with an SPF (as recommended by the FDA).
Monthly Professional Facials
Your skin deserves some extra TLC in the summer. While the first
step of your summer skin care regimen should be to change your homecare
products, it’s essential to implement monthly facials. High temperatures
trigger oil production and clog pores. Monthly facials give your overtaxed skin
a break, soothe sensitivity and keep your pores clean.
The Truth about SPF
SPF 30 is double the protection of SPF 15, right? Wrong, it’s only
4% more protection. As the SPF number increases (50, 70) that percentage
decreases, and you’re exposing your skin to more chemicals. The key to
protecting your skin is to generously reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.
Sunscreen wears off, sweats off and rinses off, so reapply every hour if you
are out in the sun.
Use Cold Yogurt for
Sunburn
A common misconception about soothing sunburn is applying tons of
lotion (especially aloe-based lotions) in an effort to keep your skin moist.
The truth is lotion applied to sunburned skin traps heat (which keeps your skin
red longer). Apply cold yogurt to remove the heat, let dry for 20 minutes and
rinse, repeating every hour.
Wash your Makeup
Brushes Every Week
Your skin is oilier during the summer and that oil and bacteria
gets caught up in the bristles of your makeup brushes which results in clogged
pores. Fill a glass with warm water and add 1 TBSP of gentle shampoo, swish
your brushes and create lather then rinse well and use a comb to detangle and
reshape. Dry upright in a glass in the sun. (The sun kills bacteria).
Create a Routine
Summer skin care requires some effort on your part. Regular
application of sun protection, professional facials and a good home skin care
regimen are your best defense against the sun and the havoc summer can wreak on
your skin.
Astringent
Oily skin need an astringent
toner. An astringent helps to reduce oiliness. Wipe the skin several times a
day with it. You can buy an astringent lotion and mix it with rose water in
equal quantities. Keep it in a bottle in the fridge. This makes a good
astringent-toner for oily skins.
Rose Skin Toner
If you are out during the day, carry a small bottle of rose skin
tonic in your handbag, so that you can use it whenever the skin feels sweaty
and greasy. Wet tissues are also available for the purpose, although a rose or
lavender based tonic can be very beneficial for the skin.
Bed time cleansing
Cleansing of the skin at night, before bedtime is even more
important. The dirt and pollutants, which have been deposited on the skin
during the day, must be removed. This not only helps to reduce surface oil, but
also protects the skin from pimples, spots and other eruptions.
Store Your Products
in the Refrigerator
If you have redness or Rosacea your skin probably looks red and
irritated more so in the summer. Keep your products in the refrigerator and
when you use them they’ll feel refreshing while the coldness will reduce the
dilation of the capillaries and reduce redness.
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