CONSIDER THIS YOUR GO-TO SUMMERTIME SKINCARE RITUAL.
– KEYS SOULCARE
Beach trips, tan lines, and sweet, icy treats are hot ticket items all summer long — and so is summer skincare. Your favorite summer self-care rituals require some slight adjustments as we settle into the long hours and potent sun during the year’s hottest months.
While every complexion and location will require something unique to meet your needs, this guide is a good place to start locking in your skincare rituals for summer days.
Here are five steps to elevate your summer skincare, so you can take skin from dry and parched to hydrated and glowy — no matter the temp outside.
1. GO GENTLE WITH YOUR CLEANSER
Sweat and skin make summer…summer. You’ll likely have a sweaty face and be caked in layers of sunscreen by day’s end. That’s just all part of the summertime vibe. And sweat isn’t a bad thing!
Take it from leading dermatologist Dr. Renée Synder, who says: “As sweat is released, it can do wonders for your skin. By unclogging pores and removing impurities and dead skin cells, sweating reduces the chances of breaking out.” (Plus, working up a sweat can even flush out some sebum, your skin’s natural oil.)
Still, on a hot day, nothing beats coming home and washing your face. Some cleansers come with a stripping formula that can leave the skin feeling dry and tight — which is exactly what you don’t want in the heat of summer. To avoid this, stick to a simple, gentle cleanser like the Golden Face Cleanser with Manuka Honey to wash away makeup, sweat, and impurities. This soothing facial cleanser leaves skin feeling clean, soft, and refreshed, while the scent of sage and oat milk calms the mind.
Our recommendation: Golden Cleanser with Manuka honey and turmeric.
2. WEAR YOUR SUNSCREEN
Yes, we know “you know,” but just in case: Sunscreen in summer — and year-round — is a must-have regimen. Broad spectrum helps protect against harmful UVA/UVB rays, even on cloudy days. Ensuring you’re protected in the summer lets you safely enjoy rooftop mimosas and sandy shores. (Just don’t forget to reapply at least every 2 hours!)
Our recommendation: Protect Your Light SPF 30 with squalane and niacinamide.
3. BALANCE, BOOST, AND BRIGHTEN
Summer means exposing your skin to more sun and environmental factors. It’s essential to strengthen your skin’s barrier for added protection. Peptides are a powerful way to boost up your skin’s resilience; they help provide hydration and firmer-feeling skin. Take, for example, Truly Becoming Multi-Benefit Peptide Serum, which features a potent amino acid formulation that’s clinically proven to help firm and improve skin tone.
You can also turn to brightening ingredients in your daily ritual, like the Promise Serum. This lightweight serum contains niacinamide, which helps brighten the appearance of skin, and toning zinc PCA, which helps control excess oil for a balanced, healthy-looking complexion.
Our recommendation: Truly Becoming Multi-Benefit Peptide Serum with polypeptide complex and multi-weight hyaluronic acid.
4. LIGHTEN UP…YOUR MOISTURIZER
When it comes to summer skincare, less is more, especially when it comes to moisturizer and body care. Unlike winter’s drying temperatures, summer requires lightweight hydration. Ditch the richer body lotions for a lightweight body oil that gives skin a radiant glow, and swap thick facial creams for a lightweight, water-based moisturizer to keep your skin feeling soft without weighing you down.
Our recommendation: Sacred Moisturizing Body Oil with soothing marula, brightening baobab, and Vitamin E-rich jojoba oils.
5. ELEVATE YOUR NATURAL GLOW
Summer skincare is a great time to embrace your natural radiance. With the heat and sweat, you can dare go bare or add a pop of color. Whatever you choose, make sure it suits your style and comfort. For a low maintenance, makeup-free look, reach for Let Me Glow Illuminating Serum, formulated with brightening niacinamide and soothing rosewater.
Minimal makeup can pack a big punch in the summer, and it only takes a few product offerings to put together a luminous look. Start with a few swipes of tinted balm for hydrated lips with a sheer wash of color, or tap on Gleam On Highlighting Balm, infused with an amethyst blend, for a touch of glam and glimmer. A little can go a long way on dewier skin.
On the days you crave some color-correcting coverage, turn to It’s Like Skin. It’s a lightweight, buildable makeup-skincare hybrid that doubles as a skin tint and a spot concealer, all while niacinamide works to help brighten skin’s appearance.
Our recommendation: Let Me Glow Illuminating Serum with niacinamide and rose water
Remember — stay consistent with your SPF whenever you’re in the sun, and be sure to reapply at least every two hours. Keep these summer skincare tips in mind all season long.
What are your summer skincare essentials? Let us know your ritual in the comments!
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