Simple, Summer

Apply Sunscreen Every Day

One of the most important things to do for your skin this summer is wear sunscreen. This will prevent sun damage that can cause cancer and pre-mature aging.

It is important to use a sunscreen on the face that is made specifically for the face. The skin on our bodies is different from the delicate skin on the face. Regular sunscreens can cause breakouts and oiliness, but there are several great sunscreens on the market for both face and body. The most important thing to look for is at least an SPF of 30, broad spectrum coverage and don’t forget to protect your lips. We often think about putting sunscreen on our skin but not our lips – harmful UV rays can also cause damage to the lips so find a lip balm with SPF. If you are in the sun for multiple hours at a time, don’t forget to reapply SPF every 2 hours.

Cleanse Less

There is such a thing as washing your face too much.

After a long summer’s day, it is very important to deep clean your skin, face and body. Make sure the sweat, sand and pollutants from the air are removed from your skin. This is extremely important to help with breakouts and good hygiene. Fresh, clean skin will also help your rest better at night.

In the morning, it isn’t always necessary to wash your face with cleanser again. If you have cleansed the night before making sure all makeup and impurities are removed from the skin, simply splash your face with water or gently rinse in the shower, pat dry and add your moisturizer and sunscreen. You will find washing your face less in the morning will keep the skin glowing and hydrated. Sometimes over-washing strips the natural oils our skin produces and puts our sebaceous glands into overdrive. The pores will then produce too much oil and can cause more skin issues.