Tips to take care of your skin in summer

Summer days are longer and invite people to have more leisure, more social life and plans to continually arise. Leave work and go have a drink with a friend, spend the afternoon at the pool, walk with your family or have a picnic in the park. It's about resting, but also about making the most of the good weather because that encourages us and also puts a good face on us. In summer we must pay attention to some skin care such as hydration, redness, spots and sun protection.

You don't have to spend an extreme amount of time, but with just a few small gestures you can have your skin cared for and well protected.

Facial routine: day and night

Pollution, dust particles, sweat and grease, among many other factors, increase in summer. Not doing a proper facial cleansing at the end of each day can cause all that dirt to accumulate on our skin and unwanted impurities to appear later.

Another important factor in summer is textures; A large part of the skin in summer prefers fluid, light textures that even help us cool our skin and do not make us sweat. In short: less greasy creams with a lighter texture .

Facial cleansing… never be missing

As we said before, external factors such as pollution or sweat increase in summer, so it is necessary to do extra cleaning so that the skin does not accumulate dirt. In addition to cleaning, we indicate some steps that we never skip, even in the summer we always maintain these parts of the routine.

• Cleaning with appropriate skin products. There are many textures available and you can combine 2 cleansers each night if you double cleanse . In that case, we recommend an oily cleanser for the first step and a watery cleanser for the second step of a double cleanse. We also suggest simplifying your cleansing routine with a unique 2-phase cleanser that can perform a complete double cleanse without dehydrating the skin like this one . If you use micellar water, we recommend rinsing it after using it. And here we leave you our 4 facial cleansing routines depending on your skin type/goal .
  
  
• Exfoliation Choose gentle exfoliants so they do not irritate your skin.
  
  
• The eye contour . This area of ​​the face is up to ten times more delicate than the rest because it is a very thin layer, which is why it needs special attention. There are eye contours with light textures so that they are not too heavy and allow the area to be well protected. Additionally, in summer you can store them in the refrigerator so that when you apply it it is cool and perfect for decongesting and firming the area.
  
  
• Hydration , another classic of the facial routine, but in summer you need twice as much. In this step you can choose to choose a serum or light moisturizing cream, but it is recommended that both be applied daily in the morning and at night to have hydrated, flexible and juicy skin.
  
  
• Sunscreen . Although it should be a constant step throughout the year, in summer we must reinforce it even more to protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays, which are much stronger. Use a specific sunscreen for the face and another for the body, both of which should be in accordance with the type and phototype of skin you have. There are many hours exposed to the outside air, and the sun is not only on the beach, so don't forget to include this step in your routine. And most importantly, reapply it at least every 2 hours.
  
  
• The makeup . This step is for those who want it, but the products that are usually used should also be lightened. Choosing a very heavy foundation could clog pores and cause breakouts. Therefore, opt for more fluid makeup such as mattifying powders . You can also choose makeup with SPF and fluid.

In general, the routine remains the same as always but with fewer quantities and paying special attention to some steps, such as sun protection or hydration. Your skin is taking on color, and it is the perfect time to show it off naturally and free of impurities, but always responsibly.

Why should I hydrate my skin in summer?

It is necessary to hydrate the skin all year round, but in times like summer, it needs more pampering and care, and thus prevent premature aging, prevent it from dehydrating and suffering from external agents.

There are many moisturizing creams , but not all of them are the same. If in summer you prefer that it is not very oily, but that hydrates just like a regular cream, we recommend Rahua 's Enchanted Island™ Lotion Mist, a mist body lotion that absorbs very quickly. , hydrates and calms the skin. If, on the other hand, you don't care about the texture, choose a cream or lotion that has butters such as Shea butter or oils, for example almond, among its ingredients.

Create your hydration routine, after sun exposure apply after sun, combine it with an oil at night, or one that is not photosensitive during the day, to make it easier you can add a few drops to your favorite moisturizing cream and don't forget to use very nutritious, restorative and soothing shower gels or soaps.

Other tips to take care of your skin in summer

Start by hydrating yourself from the inside, eat fruits and vegetables that also contain natural antioxidants , and of course, don't forget to drink plenty of water , although if you are clueless like me, there are many apps that can help you remember it and that will help you. It's easier, choose a nice reusable bottle that you're excited to have, if it holds cold water much better, even though it may seem silly, every little bit helps.

Another VERY IMPORTANT tip is avoid the central hours of the day to sunbathe , which are between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. The rays are much stronger in that time period and can have detrimental effects on your skin. During the rest of the day you can use hats or sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun's rays, without forgetting sun protection, obviously.

Last but not least remember to sleep and rest. Excess fatigue is quickly reflected on the skin.