In summer, the skin experiences a lot of stress: elevated air temperatures cause dehydration, sun rays provoke dryness, and the situation is aggravated by dust and dirt floating everywhere. It is for this reason that facial care in the summer should be enhanced, taking into account all the features of this time. If you neglect the rules of seasonal care, pores clogged with dust will quickly transform into comedones and acne, and overdried skin, regardless of its age, will begin an accelerated aging process.
Cleaning and moisturizing
Since the skin of the face is already subject to sufficient damage due to climatic conditions, cleansing it in the summer should be gentle. It should occur twice a day, morning and evening, with mild products that do not contain alkali, acid or silicone. It is advisable that it be cosmetic milk, mousse, foam or tonic without alcohol. A small amount of the product is applied to a cotton swab, which is rubbed along the massage lines of the face. Also, do not neglect the scrub; in the warm season it is used more than once a week.
Moisturizing your face in hot weather plays a special role. At first glance, it may seem that this is an unnecessary procedure, since the skin becomes much oilier at this time. But in fact, such fat content occurs as a protective reaction due to the lack of sufficient moisture. You need to moisturize your face immediately after cleansing.
At the same time, cosmetic creams should be developed specifically for summer (not oil-based, but water-based). It would be great if the product has sun protection properties. After applying the product, you need to wait a few minutes, then remove the residue with a soft, dry cloth. But at night, if you don’t plan to “go out,” you can use a more nourishing, rich cream.
Summer is a great time to use a variety of fruit masks. For example, natural acids present in berries, kiwi and apples perfectly disinfect clogged pores and prevent the appearance of purulent acne. In addition, these are wonderful antioxidants with a high content of vitamins E and C, which nourish the skin and slow down the aging process. To create a mask, simply grind a small amount of one of the above-mentioned fruits in a blender and apply the mixture to your face for 20–30 minutes.
Cleansing and moisturizing
Summer skin care comes down to two main procedures necessary for our skin - cleansing and moisturizing. Dehydrated skin loses elasticity and is subject to a faster aging process. Therefore, in the summer you need to use various moisturizers as often as possible:
- creams,
- gels,
- masks,
- hydrating emulsions, etc.
During the day, be sure to spray your face with fortified sprays or thermal water to prevent excessive moisture loss and restore water balance. However, you cannot forget about nutrition, since in the summer the skin needs nourishment no less than, say, in the winter.
You just need to apply nutrients in the evening. This can be not only a nourishing cream, but also various masks that can be done 2-3 times a week.
What can't you do?
Proper skin care in summer involves avoiding certain activities that can harm the skin.
- Under no circumstances should you wipe your sweaty face with your hands: the pores are open, they will instantly absorb all the bacteria.
- You should not wash your face with cold water in the summer - the skin will instantly react to a sharp temperature change, the work of the sebaceous glands will stop, and the face will become uncomfortably dry for several minutes.
- Facial whitening procedures will have to be postponed until the fall, because ultraviolet rays hitting the treated area can cause the opposite effect - increased pigmentation.
- In summer, it is strictly forbidden to remove neoplasms (papillomas, keratomas, moles, warts), since due to the scorching sun, pigmented marks may remain at the operation sites.
- It is also prohibited to do piercing and tattooing at this time: dry air will slow down healing, increasing the risk of microbes getting into the pores.
- You should not steam your face to remove blackheads, because your skin is already steamed almost all day long.
Ordinary table mineral water will miraculously refresh your face during the heat. If you spray your skin with it several times, it will instantly absorb many useful minerals, remaining toned throughout the day.
In summer, daytime makeup should be kept to a minimum. If in winter you can safely apply primer, corrector, foundation and fix it all with powder, then in summer you should choose only 1-2 skin products. Firstly, in the heat, all your efforts will quickly go to waste. Secondly, the dermis is already overloaded with excessive work of the sebaceous glands; a thick layer of cosmetics will only aggravate the situation.
The best option would be to buy a BB cream, which, as you know, combines a mattifying and at the same time moisturizing foundation with a UV filter. You can also use your regular face sunscreen and apply a thin layer of loose powder on top. You don't have to change your eye makeup style. To prevent the shadows from rolling up and rubbing until the end of the day, you need to use a base before applying them. Unfortunately, it is inconvenient to draw eyebrows in summer. Just like the rest of the face, the eyebrow growth area sweats quickly. It is better to dye your hair with a special permanent dye. As for the lips, everything remains as usual.
The main thing in summer daytime makeup is not to overdo it. Aggressive, heavy or overly complex makeup will look comical. Lovers of a bright look can experiment with lipstick color. Neutral eyes and bright lips look very stylish and are appropriate at almost any time. Blush and bronzer are put aside for evening outings.
To sunbathe or not?
Facial skin care in summer cannot be called complete if the skin is not protected from aggressive sun rays. The dermis on the face is much more sensitive than on the rest of the body. If a protective cream with SPF 15 is sufficient for the body, then for the face the SPF should be at least 30. At the same time, specialized creams should in no case be replaced with homemade ones. Various oils will only enhance the tanning process. Unimpeded exposure to the sun destroys natural collagen, causing photoaging of the face.
In addition, unprotected exposure to the sun can lead to the following consequences:
- coarsening of the epidermis;
- loss of elasticity;
- premature appearance of coarse and fine wrinkles;
- dark spots;
- the appearance of an unaesthetic capillary network;
- the appearance of dry skin.
When you sunbathe on the beach, your face should always be under the shade of a panama hat or hat. If the desire to get a light tan is invincible, you need to sunbathe not under direct sun, but under diffused rays. But the eye area is still protected from the appearance of wrinkles with sunglasses, and the lips are protected from cracks and dryness with hygienic lipstick. In order to get an even tan, it is better to expose the sides of your face to the sun alternately. If you keep your profile under the sun, the most convex parts - cheekbones, forehead, nose - will not get sunburned, as is usually the case.
On the day before tanning, no scrubbing or peeling procedures are performed. These operations temporarily deprive the epidermis of its protective layer. It is recommended to sunbathe without covering your face more than 2 times every 14 days. On the beach you should drink a lot of water, but not sweet drinks or juices that contain sugar, but plain bottled water that does not contain any impurities. This will protect the skin from unpleasant peeling, changes, crow's feet and drying out. After the rest is completed, the face must be thoroughly moisturized again, not forgetting to remove the protective cream before doing so.
What is skin like in summer and what does summer do to our skin?
Warmer temperatures mean it's time to change up your summer skin care routine. The sunny summers can be quite harsh on your skin if you don't take care of it. So, just like your wardrobe, your skincare definitely needs a seasonal change, too.
Too much sun is bad for your skin. Not only can you get a tan (which isn't always a bad thing), but exposure to the sun can cause your skin to age prematurely. Our skin contains a pigment called melanin, and too much sun exposure causes melanin to form. This is why prolonged exposure to direct sun can cause your skin color to change or even tan. Sunscreens are recommended regardless of your skin type.
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In summer, the skin has a hard time: the aggressive sun causes dehydration, the heat provokes dryness, and the ubiquitous dust and dirt worsens the already deplorable situation. Therefore, facial care during this wonderful time of year requires more effort, which will reward you with flawless skin.
But if you ignore the features of seasonal care, you will quickly end up with dust-clogged pores, which will immediately develop into acne, and dry and dehydrated skin, at any age, will begin an accelerated aging process.
Remember that facial skin is already subject to a fair amount of damage due to weather conditions, so cleansing in the summer should be especially gentle. This must be done morning and evening, using delicate cleansers that do not contain alkali, alcohol, acid or silicone. It is better if it is a special seasonal milk, foam, mousse or tonic. The cosmetic product is applied to a cotton pad (hands off!), cleansing your face with it, try to follow the massage lines. It wouldn't hurt to scrub once or twice - in summer you can use it more than once a week.
Moisturizing your face in hot weather also plays an equally important role. It may well seem to you that this is not worth doing, because your skin is already getting oily faster than usual. However, excessive oily skin in summer is explained by the protective reaction of the epidermis due to insufficient moisture. Apply moisturizer to your face immediately after cleansing.
At the same time, it will be great if you purchase water-based creams with SPF protection - these are developed specifically for the summer. After you apply the product, wait a couple of minutes, then remove any residue with a dry cloth, if there is any. But at bedtime, you can apply a more nourishing cream.
Summer is a great time to use various fruit masks. For example, the acids contained in apples, kiwis and berries perfectly disinfect and clean clogged pores, and also reduce the likelihood of acne. Moreover, these are great antioxidants with high levels of vitamins E and C, which slow down the aging process and nourish the epidermis. You don’t have to buy a mask - you can make it yourself: grind a small piece of one of the above fruits in a blender and the nutritious mixture is ready (keep on your face for no more than 25 minutes)!
Face masks
Masks made from vegetables and fruits are very useful. They have a mild peeling effect due to the presence of fruit and organic acids. Try making yourself these natural masks:
Tomato mask Place the tomato pulp on your face for 20-30 minutes and then rinse off. First with warm and then with cold water. Improves and evens out complexion, tightens pores, helps against sunburn. Tomato juice contains many organic acids that dissolve the upper keratinized layer of cells, and therefore has an excellent peeling effect.
Cucumber mask Place thin slices of cucumber on your face and décolleté for 20 minutes, cover your face with a napkin to prevent premature drying of the cucumber. Refreshes the face, tightens pores, removes excess fat.
Apple mask Grate half an apple on a fine grater, add half a teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of sour cream or olive oil. Apply the resulting paste to your face for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm and then cold water. Perfectly cleanses, softens the skin, and has a mild peeling effect.
Pear mask Apply ripe pear pulp to your face for 20 minutes. Makes the skin smooth, elastic, tightens pores.
Strawberry mask Mash several ripe berries, add liquid honey, sour cream or cream and egg yolk for dry and normal skin or protein for oily skin. Apply to skin for 25-30 minutes. Remove the mask with a cotton pad soaked in warm water.
What is better not to do?
If you want to properly care for your facial skin in the summer, then you need to familiarize yourself with the list of actions that you should not do, because they can damage the epidermis.
- You cannot touch, let alone wipe your sweaty face with your own hands: the pores are not just open, they are enlarged, which means a royal passage is open to bacteria.
- You should not wash your face with cool or cold water - the skin will instantly react to temperature changes and clog the pores, and the work of the sebaceous glands will also stop, which is why the face will be excessively dry for some time.
- It is better to postpone face whitening and serious peelings until autumn-winter, because the sun's rays hitting the treated area can cause the opposite effect - pigmentation will only intensify.
- In summer, you cannot get rid of neoplasms (warts, keratomas, papillomas, moles). All for the same reason - pigmentation may form at the removal sites.
- Piercings and tattoos should also not be done: hot air will slow down the restoration of the epidermis, which will increase the risk of dangerous microorganisms entering.
- It is not recommended to steam your face to clear it of blackheads, because your skin is already steamed almost all day long.
You can magically refresh your face on a hot day with simple mineral water. If you lightly spray it on the skin, it will absorb useful minerals like a sponge, which will maintain tone throughout the working day.
What is the reason for skin care after summer?
Unfortunately, the reason lies in exposure to the sun. Ultraviolet radiation, hot air, dry wind and sea water dehydrated your skin, and it began to defend itself in response: actively producing melanin and thickening. At the same time, the work of the sebaceous glands intensified. It has become more difficult for subcutaneous sebum to pass through the roughened epidermis, therefore the appearance of inflammatory reactions is quite possible.
You just need to atone for your own skin for your stormy summer vacation! And with such a schedule it will be much easier for you to do it.
What should summer makeup look like?
You probably won't be surprised by this, but in the summer, makeup should be kept to a minimum. If in winter you can safely go all out and apply primer, foundation, concealer and throw powder on top, then in summer you need to limit yourself to only one or at most two products, because:
- On a hot day, all your efforts will flow.
- The skin already works hard, a thick layer of cosmetics will only complicate everything.
It is best to purchase a BB cream, which, as we know, combines mattifying and moisturizing foundation. There is also an option using SPF face cream, on top of which a small layer of powder is applied. With eyes, as with lips, there is no need to be fancy. And in order to prevent the shadows from peeling and rubbing in the middle of the day, do not forget to apply a base before them. Alas, in the heat it is difficult to draw eyebrows, so we recommend painting them with henna or a special dye so as not to sweat.
Is it possible to at least sunbathe?
If you decide to sunbathe, then do not forget to take care of protection, because in summer the sun's rays are extremely aggressive, and the skin of the face is much more susceptible than on the body. If a cream with an SPF protection level of 15 is enough for the body, then for the face at least 30, maybe more, but this is individual. Forget your grandmother's folk methods and oils that will only promote tanning. If you don’t protect yourself at all, the sun will easily burn out all the natural collagen, which will lead to photoaging of the face.
But literally after a quarter of an hour it becomes clear that the skin is tightened by a feeling of dryness. And combined with the wind, exposure to hot air and salty sea moisture, the negative impact of the sun only worsens. And all the joy from the finally coming summer immediately disappears. To get the maximum benefit from the warm season without consequences, you need to remember about careful facial care in the summer.
What happens to the epidermis in the summer:
The human body is “smart” enough to protect itself from negative factors. So the face changes, adapting to new conditions. As a result, the epidermis thickens to withstand wind and sunlight, becomes rougher, and the functions of the sebaceous glands are enhanced. And at this time we are trying to wash away fat, remove dead cells, which only worsens the situation. In fact, the skin needs to be helped to cleanse itself, because in hot weather the number of bacteria is huge, and they can cause significant harm and cause the development of acne and inflammation of all kinds. But the cleansing must be competent.
The main stages of facial care in summer:
Cleansing
To safely cleanse your face in summer, you must follow several rules:
- It is necessary to wash your face every time you come home, since summer dust carries a lot of bacteria, which develop especially actively in a warm environment.
- You should definitely wash your face at night, even if you've been sitting in your room all day.
- For washing, use only soft products - foam, milk, but not soap, which usually dries the skin even more.
- Cosmetologists recommend washing your face with warm water – not cold or hot.
- It is better to use a scrub as little as possible in the summer.
- A sweaty face should not be wiped harshly. It is necessary to blot with a napkin and moisten it with thermal water.
Hydration
Obviously, proper care implies high-quality hydration, because the sun and wind dry out the skin quite quickly and severely. Thermal water is used to saturate the epidermis with moisture. You can spray your face with it at any time, but you must do this after washing your face - before applying a suitable cream.
The issue of choosing a cream for the summer also needs to be approached responsibly: you need a light and moisturizing one. It is advisable that the daytime product also contains sunscreen.
You can choose a night cream that is nourishing, but not greasy, and also quite light.
Nutrition
For good facial skin health in the summer, a nourishing cream, which must be applied at night, should contain vitamins A, E and antioxidants. They will help fight sun damage by enhancing the protective functions of the skin itself.
Morning ice treatments are suitable for hydration and nutrition. To do this, freeze herbal infusions and wipe your face with ice cubes. You should not wipe the skin; the moisture should be absorbed on its own.
Facial skin protection:
A must-have component of summer facial care
is not only help and the listed methods, but also protection of the skin from all negative factors. The more effectively you solve this problem, the faster your skin will respond to you with pleasant and light sensations.
From ultraviolet rays
Scientists have proven that sun rays lead to photoaging, as a result of which the skin thins, dries out and quickly becomes wrinkled. To prevent this, you should apply sunscreen products to your face. Even for the skin around the eyes, it is advisable to use creams with SPF protection.
Advice: in the summer, forget about products with fruit acids, they only increase the effect of ultraviolet rays on the skin.
From dust and dirt
Despite the fact that every woman believes that it is categorically impossible to overload the skin in the heat, you should not go outside with a washed face. To prevent dust and bacteria from penetrating deep into the pores, it is necessary to apply a light day cream and powder before leaving the house.
What is the difference between summer care?
The air temperature outside on sunny days often exceeds twenty-five degrees Celsius. If you stay in such an environment for a long time, your skin may overheat. The skin of the face must be protected from exposure to ultraviolet radiation. To do this, fifteen minutes before leaving the house you need to apply skin care products that have a filter, designated by the abbreviation SPF. But put away the nourishing creams. Any cosmetologist will confirm that it is better to get vitamins from vegetables, herbs, fruits and berries. After washing your face, apply moisturizer to your face. But be sure to choose a product based on your skin type. There is no need to wash your face often so as not to destroy the natural protective barrier that is created due to fatty secretions. Reduce the amount of decorative cosmetics as much as possible, as they will clog your pores. It is better to avoid powder and foundation altogether. They will create barriers to oxygen entering the cells. For the summer, choose cosmetics that allow the skin to breathe, combining the properties of moisturizing and nourishing.
Often the appearance of skin imperfections is associated with an unhealthy diet. Comprehensive facial skin care during the hot summer period implies a transition to proper nutrition. Completely eliminate fatty, fried foods, limit the amount of spices, sweets, and caffeine. It is worth eating more fresh vegetables, fruits, berries, as well as cereals and light soups. You should regularly consume dairy products, lean meat (chicken or beef), and fish.
To replenish fluid loss, drink purified water throughout the day, a glass every hour. After six o'clock in the evening, limit your fluid intake to avoid swelling.
Rules for choosing and applying powder:
- Since care should be as easy as possible, the powder should be appropriate: light. It is advisable to choose mineral products.
- Don't forget about tanning and choose a powder slightly darker than your base tone.
- Loose powder is considered the best option, as it applies easily and does not clog pores like dirt.
- You need to apply it with light movements of the brush, since the sponges make the layer of cosmetics too dense.
From excess sweating
During the hot season, almost every one of us sweats heavily, and quite often the sweat appears on the face. By wiping it, we only rub dust and bacteria over the skin. Therefore you should not do this. To reduce sweating:
- It is necessary to wipe your face with decoctions of St. John's wort and oak bark. To prepare this tonic, you need to mix dry plants in equal parts and pour one tablespoon of the mixture into a glass of boiling water. Boil it for about 1/3 hour.
- After sleep, you can wipe your skin with milk, which will help activate the protective functions of the epidermis.
Nuances of facial care according to skin type:
If it is quite easy to care for normal skin, and everything in this matter is relatively clear, then it is much more difficult for those whose face is characterized by increased sensitivity or oil production.
If your skin is dry
- It is necessary to cleanse the face with milk and decoctions of herbs that soften the epidermis.
- Instead of a scrub, use oatmeal if necessary.
- You need to apply masks weekly to nourish the skin.
If your skin is oily
- Even those with oily skin need to give up deep cleansers during the summer. It is enough to wash with foam.
- To cleanse, you need to make non-greasy masks with natural products. Clay compositions will also be useful.
- Forget about alcohol-containing products for a while.
- Oily skin needs special protection from UV rays, since when the fat produced by the glands is removed, the face becomes sensitive.
- Be sure to use loose powder!
Home care procedures
Even if it is not possible to regularly visit a cosmetologist, you can provide good skin care by performing care procedures at home. Such procedures, although less effective than salon care, still give good results.
Masks
Homemade masks should be made a couple of times a week. For preparation, you should use fresh natural products, only in this case the masks will be beneficial.
- Gelatin masks are good at tightening and smoothing out wrinkles. Gelatin is a natural collagen that is lacking in aging skin. To prepare the mask, gelatin is poured with water in a ratio of 1 to 5, allowed to swell and heated until all gelatin crystals dissolve. Add a spoonful of honey and the same amount of glycerin to the solution. Stir. The cooled composition is applied with a brush to cleansed skin. When the first layer dries, apply the second. You need to remove the gelatin mask in a special way, as it hardens into a film. The film is pryed from below and carefully removed.
- Masks made from vegetables, berries and fruits are very useful. Fruits should be used when they are in season. In the summer it is worth making masks of strawberries, raspberries, apricots, and peaches. In winter from persimmon and kiwi. For dry skin, add a little cream to the fruit puree. If the skin is oily, then replace the cream with kefir.
What you should absolutely not do:
For care to be effective and safe, you need to understand that you should not:
- wipe your face from sweat with your hands;
- wash with cold water;
- whiten skin;
- remove moles and warts;
- do piercings and tattoos.
In the heat, the risk of skin infection increases, as bacteria are especially active. For the same reason, the healing of any wounds occurs much more slowly. And enlarged pores are a direct route for bacteria into the human body.
The easiest to prepare and use are fruit and vegetable masks, which are available to almost everyone in the summer.
- Any fruits and berries can be mashed and mixed with any fermented milk product. The result is a refreshing and at the same time nourishing mask.
- In addition to milk morning rubs, lemon rubs will also be useful. But to do this, citrus juice is mixed with water, otherwise it will whiten the skin too much, which is not recommended to do in summer.
- Rubbing with ice tones the skin. It is better to use not pure water for its preparation, but herbal decoctions or green tea.
- Masks made from greens well moisturize and nourish the epidermis: dill, parsley, lettuce.
First aid for the face:
If your facial skin is damaged and you feel it’s time to take active measures to restore it, you can use the following recipes.
Reanimation of dry skin
You need to take essential oils of geranium and rosewood. Literally 2 drops of each type are sufficient to take in a 1:2 ratio with wheat germ base oil. Apply to your face and leave for about 60 minutes. Then just blot with a napkin. If necessary, repeat this mask every day until the skin condition normalizes.
After-sun facial product
Olive oil (5 tbsp) should be mixed with essential oils of lavender, rosemary and sandalwood in a ratio of 5:4:3. It is optimal to take this number of drops for the specified volume of olive oil. The mask is applied for half an hour, and then the residue is removed with a napkin.
Emergency skin nutrition
- At any time of the year, a mask made from curd mass with olive oil and vitamin E, which can be purchased in the form of a solution at any pharmacy, will be useful. Proportions of components: 2 tsp. butter, 2 tbsp. l. cottage cheese, literally 5 drops of vit. E.
- With vitamin E (5 drops), you can prepare a mixture with crushed oatmeal (2 tbsp) and citrus juice (1 tsp). Usually lemon is used for masks. To bring it to the desired consistency, add mineral water.
Competent care and timely measures to protect your skin from wind, dust and sun will help you maintain a healthy and youthful face.
Caring for dry skin at home
Products for dry skin
- Do not stay in the sun for a long time - it is very harmful to the skin.
- Before going outside, lubricate your face with ultraviolet protection cream.
- Take vitamins containing linoleic acid, gammalinoleic acid and wheat oil. With regular intake of such vitamins (at least within a month), the moisture content in the skin increases by 50%. These vitamins also improve the ability to accumulate moisture.
- Drink more fluids and your skin will receive more moisture.
Facial cleansing
First thing in the morning you should do:
- Do not wash your face with soap and water.
- Wash your face in the morning with a mixture of water and milk in a 3:1 ratio. Apply this mixture using a cotton swab in a circular motion.
- Wash your face with a decoction of linden flowers (1 teaspoon per glass of water).
- At night, you can wash your face with tea with milk (2 tablespoons of milk for half a glass of tea).
Summer facial skin care
In the midst of summer, our face needs especially careful care, since the heat does not have the best effect on the skin. Wrinkles can appear from tanning, and hot air causes pimples to appear. To prevent these troubles from affecting you, you need to learn how to properly care for your facial skin in the summer. Pimples, irritations and pustules may appear if you have a tendency to sweat. To reduce the tendency to sweat, you can try an infusion of St. John's wort herb for washing at a concentration of one tablespoon of herb per glass of boiling water. You can also use juices for cleansing - watermelon, tomato, grape, which also perfectly refresh the skin.
Facial skin care in summer requires the mandatory use of creams. Many people make the mistake of thinking that creams will clog pores. But this is not true; without creams, oil-free skin produces sweat even more on hot days, which leads to dryness. Only if you have oily skin can you avoid using nourishing creams during the summer. Instead, it is better to use tonic lotions containing no more than 25% alcohol. However, you should not completely refuse to use any creams in the summer. Just give preference to those moisturizing creams that are easily absorbed and your face does not shine after using them.
You need to be especially careful when choosing a moisturizer. If it is chosen incorrectly, your face may sweat at any time of the year. Under no circumstances should you use a night nourishing cream during the day, as it forms a film on the skin that closes the pores. When doing this in the summer, it is better to use a water- or oxygen-based cream. Any cream should be applied in a thin layer using light patting movements so as not to clog the pores on the skin. Try not to use creams that slow down growth in the summer, as their use on tanned skin can lead to blemishes.
All care procedures should be carried out in the following order: moisturize and protect it. You should protect your face from ultraviolet rays, which have a negative effect on delicate facial skin. Prolonged exposure to sunlight can lead to more than just burns and irritation. They can destroy the skin's collagen fibers, which are responsible for its elasticity. The destruction of these fibers leads to sagging skin and its premature aging. Therefore, when choosing a summer day cream, it is advisable to pay attention to the fact that it contains sunscreen substances.
In summer, it is especially important to protect the delicate skin around the eyes, since the first wrinkles often appear in these places. This process is accelerated by exposure to ultraviolet light. Therefore, it is necessary to use a cream to protect the skin around the eyes daily. Facial skin care in summer requires more thorough cleansing than in other seasons. If you prefer to use milk or cream to remove makeup, then in summer it is better to use water and foam. Cold water in the morning perfectly tones the skin, and if you have oily skin, you can wipe your face with a piece of ice before washing.
Dry and wash well with a chilled decoction of linden blossom or chamomile. This type of skin needs good nutrition, so you can make nourishing masks with cream, butter or sour cream in the summer. For other skin types, it is recommended to use toning vegetable or fruit masks. Facial care for men is much simpler. Many men are accustomed to using shaving foam before shaving and a moisturizing balm after shaving. Rarely do any men use a scrub. At best, a day cream is sometimes used to protect against sun rays.
We love summer so much ❤. However, the scorching sun, heat, dust, hot asphalt, dry air - all this is a serious test for the skin. It burns, dries out, or, conversely, begins to intensively produce fat.
In this post, we’ll talk about how summer skin care differs and what products you should definitely have in your makeup bag.
The basic stages of care are the same - cleansing, toning, cream. But, of course, summer facial care has its own important features.
Stage 1. Cleansing
In summer, all cleansers become as light as possible. Makeup removal and washing are still divided into 2 independent stages of care.
Makeup remover
buy micellar water, and put aside milk, rich cleansing creams and oils for autumn and winter. Micellar wash removes light summer makeup well and cleanses the skin. This is the easiest and most comfortable makeup remover during the summer months. Oily products in summer are a difficult test for the skin; they clog pores and cause discomfort.
Cleansing foams
replace with gels. It is especially good if your washing gel contains disinfecting and refreshing ingredients, for example, tea tree essential oil, mint, sage. They will remove excess fat, which often occurs in the summer, and add additional freshness.
Stage 2. Toning
Toning is a hyper-important stage of care. In summer you need tonic or, but not lotion. Tonics and hydrolates are lighter and do not contain alcohol. Mint hydrosol is especially good in hot weather. ❤
Stage 3. Cream
Three main functions of summer cream:
- intensive hydration;
- antioxidant protection;
- sun protection (SPF available).
The golden rule of summer care is hydration and sun protection in the morning, nutrition and restoration in the evening.
Day cream for summer
So, what properties should an ideal summer day cream have?
- Light texture
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During the summer months, the sebaceous glands begin to work more actively. Dry skin can become normal, and normal skin can become oily. Therefore, you need to switch to light textures that will not form a film and clog your pores. And rich, dense textures are not for summer.
Let it be a cream-gel, fluid (for example, Moisturizing fluid with liposomes, emulsion or gel (for example, Moisturizing gel with seaweed and hyaluronic acid).
It’s good if your summer day cream does not contain any oils or silicones. In addition, in summer the cream can be replaced, especially for oily skin.
- Moisturizing and antioxidant protection
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Choose products that are as moisturizing and antioxidant-rich as possible. For example - Multivitamin cream "Hydro C" or Super moisturizing cream with hyaluronic acid and squalane. In summer, due to active UV irradiation, good antioxidant protection and hydration become especially important.
Look for on the label: amino acids, urea, lactic acid, hyaluronic acid, sorbidol, algae, chitosan, squalane, collagen, elastin, aloe vera, glycerin, vitamins C, E, A, alpha lipoic acid, resveratrol, copper peptides, selenium, lycopene, green tea.
- SPF factor
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Daytime summer face cream must contain SPF (preferably from 15). During pregnancy, lactation, adolescence, with any hormonal changes in the body, as well as with a tendency or presence of pigmentation, choose SPF from 30.
Night cream for summer
Don't think that your skin doesn't need nutrition in summer. Moisturizing and nutrition are two key points that support the epidermal barrier, and therefore skin health. They are like twins - one cannot exist without the other. In summer, we transfer meals to the night. And don't forget about antioxidants.
For example, All in One Cream contains moisturizing, nourishing ingredients and a cocktail of antioxidants - an almost ideal cream. ☺
If you like to replace cream with oil in facial care, keep in mind that in summer it can be applied a maximum of 3 times a week for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the remains must be blotted. Otherwise, we risk making the skin too oily and clogging the pores.
Caring for the skin around the eyes
The eyes and skin around the eyes become especially vulnerable in summer. Bright sun, dust, sand cause discomfort. We often squint, our skin gets dry, and this is a direct path to crow's feet.
Instead of cream, buy yourself a good eye gel. The gels have a light, comfortable texture, they deeply moisturize, give a lifting effect and cool. It's good if your eye gel contains SPF. Another great replacement for cream for the summer is moisturizing powder.
And be sure to wear good, large sunglasses for maximum UV protection. The less you squint in the sun, the later expression lines will overtake you.
Special care for each area of the face
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The skin of the face has different thicknesses in different areas. For example, the epidermis in the eye area is several times thinner than on the forehead. And under the skin there are tissues and glands of varying degrees of intensity. There are almost no sebaceous glands under these same eyes, but there are a large number of them concentrated on the chin. Therefore, care for various areas of the face should be special.
Eye area
It is precisely because of the particularly thin skin and the absence of glands that produce oil that the skin in this area ages much faster. Dark circles and bags are added to the crow's feet around the eyes as we age.
To combat these shortcomings, a special cream or serum is useful, which indicates that this is a product for the eyelids or the skin around the eyes. Such products contain vitamin K and caffeine, which help remove blood accumulation in the vessels, relieve signs of fatigue, and saturate the epidermis with moisture.
Lips
With age, lips lose volume and elasticity, their outlines become less clear, and their color fades. Cracks often appear on the lips.
After 40 years, you should buy balms with extracts of medicinal herbs, ultraviolet protection, do daily lip massage and special gymnastics. During this period, it is already worth laughing and trying the use of fillers to add volume to the lips.
Neck and décolleté area
During facial treatments, you should not forget to apply cosmetics to the neck and décolleté, because this area especially needs protection, nutrition and hydration. It’s not for nothing that there is an opinion that a woman’s age is revealed by her neck and décolleté. Here the skin is subject to aging even more than on the face.
Traditional anti-aging products are suitable for applying to this area. But some leading cosmetic companies produce special creams for the décolleté, which have a lifting effect.
The salon offers ultrasound-assisted tightening procedures for the neck and upper chest. And one more tip - you should not sleep on your stomach, this position provokes the appearance of wrinkles on the skin.
Forehead and chin
As a rule, in these areas the skin is oilier, with enlarged pores. In the enlarged pores, dirt and fat accumulate, pimples and blackheads appear. It is a mistake to think that acne is the province of teenagers. Women on the verge of menopause suffer from acne no less.
To get rid of these unpleasant rashes, there are many antiseptic cleansers, both for washing and for spot application.
If you have combination skin, then you need to buy products according to the type of epidermis. Under no circumstances should you treat oily skin on the chin and dry area under the eyes with the same cream.
Cheekbones and cheeks
Loss of skin elasticity is manifested by the fact that the cheeks begin to droop down, forming jowls. Unfortunately, these “bulldog cheeks” cannot be removed at home. Although there are tips for various rubbing, gymnastics and even tugging.
Lipolifting or contouring will help tighten the oval of the face and smooth out nasolabial folds.
Intensive facial care in summer
In addition to the basic daily steps, the skin definitely needs additional care in summer. However, not all procedures are suitable for the summer. Summer care has its “outcasts” and “favorites.”
Exfoliation
In summer, it is better to completely exclude scrubs (even for oily skin) and some chemical peels from your care. At the same time, deep cleansing cannot be completely excluded; it must still happen. We are looking for an alternative. In summer you can use:
- gommages;
- soft sponges and sponges (in combination with washing gel or gommage);
- enzyme peels;
- certain low concentration chemical peels (for example, almond and milk peels).
Thermal water
Summer is the time to “water” your skin. Choose lightly salted thermal waters and splash yourself with them throughout the day. For extra freshness, store thermals in the refrigerator. Another great option for a moisturizing spray is grape water.
Moisturizing masks
Due to the active sun in summer, the skin especially needs hydration. Therefore, intensive moisturizing masks are a must in the summer.
The texture of summer masks should be light - gel or cream-gel. amino acids, urea, lactic acid, hyaluronic acid, sorbidol, algae, chitosan, squalane, collagen, elastin, aloe vera, glycerin in the composition
. All these components not only attract moisture, but also contribute to its long-term preservation. For example - Moisturizing mask with hyaluronic acid and algae.
Antioxidant and moisturizing concentrated serums
In summer, the skin is especially intensely attacked by free radicals. Therefore, it needs additional antioxidant protection. In addition to the cream, buy a good one and use it daily. There are never too many antioxidants.
And they fit perfectly under. After such a tandem, you will definitely become a “peach”.
Lip balms
In summer, lips often burn, dry out and crack. And pigmentation may also appear on them (as well as on the face).
The ideal summer lip balm should be light in texture, well moisturizing and at the same time protect from the sun, that is, contain SPF.
Decorative cosmetics in summer
In the summer, try to keep “decoration” to a minimum.
It is better to avoid foundation altogether in summer. In case you can’t bear to live without it, choose the most moisturizing options.
Give preference to loose textures (powders, bronzers, eye shadows, blushes). Choose “loose powder”, this is the lightest and most comfortable option for the warm season. They have the finest grind and clog pores less than “compacts”. Compact powders often contain lanolin, which “glues” the components together and provides a protective film, but in the summer we don’t need this at all.
And in the summer it’s time to paint your eyelashes (and at the same time your eyebrows) with paint and forget about mascara.
Cleansing
Gentle cleansing is always important - both for the face and body, regardless of the season. Choose soft, sulfate-free shower gels and do not use detergents more than once a day.
Hydration
In the summer, especially when it’s hot, you want to take a cool shower 15 times a day. At the same time, lather yourself wholeheartedly and do not smear yourself with anything afterwards. You can not do it this way.
Don't forget that every contact with tap water disrupts your skin's pH. Therefore, after a shower, be sure to apply cream. Of course, rich textures are uncomfortable in the summer, so choose the most moisturizing light cream-gels and milks. For example - Moisturizing body milk with hyaluronic acid.
Exfoliation
Choose scrubs with soft, small abrasive particles and use them once a week (and for dry skin - once every 10 days). This is especially important if you sunbathe. Harsh abrasives and frequent exfoliation damage freshly tanned skin.
A tan
To avoid scaring anyone with purple legs, buy a good self-tanner. Gel is best. The more sheer the self-tanner, the lower the risk of streaks and spots. Apply it after scrubbing to pre-moisturized skin. The main thing is to wait until the moisturizer is completely absorbed and rub the self-tanner dry. There should be no sticky feeling. Then your clothes will remain white and your tan will be even.
Depilation
Depilate in the evening so that the skin has time to recover. You should not go out into the scorching sun with freshly epilated legs if you do not want to develop irritation and pigmentation.
Deodorants
Protection against sweat in summer becomes more important than ever. If the deodorant stops working, pay attention to antiperspirants and apply them in the evening after a shower. We will soon write what the difference is in a separate post.
SPF
And most importantly, don’t forget about SPF. Even in the city. Of course, if you go to work in the office for the whole day, SPF for the body is not particularly relevant. But when walking in the park on a weekend, SPF from 30 is a must.
How to restore skin after summer at home?
Important rules:
- Thorough skin cleansing and gentle peeling.
- skin hydration.
- strengthening with a good massage (self-massage).
Let's look at the main important points:
- Masks – moisturizing, strengthening, nourishing and regenerating
If these are masks made from natural products, prepared with your own hands, then the best choice is masks based on fruits and berries, especially grapes.
Such masks contain the maximum amount of antioxidants, which immediately eliminate any damage to the skin, and this is what our skin needs right now!
Additions to the masks are first cold-pressed oils, honey, full-fat homemade cottage cheese, cream, sour cream, chicken yolks, aloe juice (simply the most powerful thing!).
And don’t forget about herbs and flowers, such as chamomile and calendula. They are intended by Nature itself for our Youth and Beauty!
- It is best to choose a cream with natural oils and panthenol
Girls, now is the TIME to buy high-quality, natural cosmetics for skin care according to your type, which will include all stages of competent care!
- Skin cleansing
A very important stage.
And this is where THOROUGH cleansing is necessary. Scrub (peeling) – excellent! But don’t overdo it, just without fanaticism!
A couple of times a week is enough.
It will be great to steam your face before scrubbing.
You can do this in a hot shower, in the bathroom, using special devices - steam baths, you can make a “homemade” steam bath by steaming your face over a container of hot water, while covering yourself with a towel...
- But the best thing, of course, is the steam room. Sauna, steam bath, hammam - the choice is yours!
After such procedures, the skin begins to glow with purity and youth! In addition, it will absorb all the active components from creams, serums and masks much better!
- Skin hydration (moisturizing)
This is a very necessary and important stage. Without sufficient hydration, the skin will never look young and elastic.
Therefore, a high-quality, good moisturizer is not something you should skimp on now!
What a good cream should contain:
- These are NMF (natural moisturizing factor), marine collagen (thalaspheres), liposomes. Be sure to include hyaluronic acid and glycerin.
- As well as vegetable oils: jojoba, avocado oil, peanut oil, almond oil, wheat germ oil, various extracts from herbs and berries, honey, aloe, provitamin B5, vitamin E, etc.
Lately I've just become addicted to this cream with snail extract
Be sure to always carry a moisturizing spray with you in your purse. It can be thermal water, any tonic, natural rose water, anything... Or even ordinary water
The main thing is to spray it on your face more often.
Personally, I always have a mini bottle of spray in my purse in the summer. I prefer natural rose water, and you choose what to moisturize with.
- Face massage
This is a wonderful, wonderful way to restore and strengthen the skin! And even simultaneous moisturizing and nutrition, because the massage is done with oil or cream, which will additionally care for the skin.
A good massage strengthens, restores and tightens the skin, creates a clear oval of the face, contour, and prevents sagging skin.
It has been proven that regular massage of the face, neck and décolleté promotes the active production of collagen and elastin in the skin, which means long and beautiful youth for our skin! This is just wonderful, right?
Personally, I have been going to my friend, a cosmetologist, for a facial massage for many years.
You know, I simply don’t have words to describe how important this procedure is for young, radiant, elastic skin! After EVERY procedure she becomes even younger, she becomes moisturized, nourished, as if she is being “pumped up” with something from the inside.
Although I massage exclusively with oil. Regular vegetable oil. Coconut, almond, sesame... I often combine them, add essential oils, vitamins... And - with my “personal” bottle - for a massage.
The result is wow and super! After summer, this is absolutely what we need! And what complexion is like after a massage is a completely separate topic...
In general, I recommend it and you won’t regret it!
Homemade masks for dry skin
And finally, would you like a couple of recipes for homemade masks? Great!
First the rules:
- thoroughly cleanse your facial skin,
- It will be great if you steam it first.
- After applying the mask, forget about everything and finally lie down quietly for at least 20 minutes! Your “bunch of things to do” will wait!
- Wash off the mask with warm water and after that, be sure to apply moisturizer. You can use serum under it - it will be simply wonderful!
If all this is done, you are guaranteed an excellent result!
So, the recipes:
- Olive oil + aloe juice + one chicken egg yolk + a little sour cream or cream (you can also use cottage cheese, just full fat) + honey.
This mask is simply a bomb, how it smoothes out fine wrinkles and moisturizes the skin!
- Olive oil (sesame, wheat germ) + good quality honey + two chicken yolks.
The mask is applied in several layers, step by step. One soy just begins to dry out - immediately apply the second one, etc. We do not allow it to dry out at any time!
The effect is like a film mask, girls! Only much better, I like it much more. Do you know why? The skin becomes more hydrated and at the same time simply glossy, like a mirror! Try it! Then write in the comments if you liked it, ok?
- Honey + orange juice + oatmeal.
Orange juice perfectly moisturizes the skin. And in combination with honey it works even better!
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