Summer is officially in full swing, which means it’s time to swap out your standard makeup routine for a skincare regimen that’s both simple and stunning. Showing off your summer glow really comes down to finding a select few skincare products that help keep your complexion even, moisturized, and bright.
Not sure where to start? No problem. In this post, we’re dishing out some of our top favorite summer skincare tips and tricks to keep you looking and feeling your best all season long.
1. Wash your face twice per day
Throughout the day, your skin comes in contact with dirt particles, emits sweat, and expresses excess oils that can clog up your pores and cause breakouts or other imperfections. In order to wipe away these pore-clogging particles, you need to make it a priority to wash your face on a regular basis!
In the morning, just use a gentle cleanser and water so that you don’t strip away any of the natural oil that your skin produces to keep moisturized and bouncy. As for your evening wash-up, you can use a stronger foaming cleanser to scrub away any of those undesirable intruders that you may have come in contact with throughout the day.
2. Reinvigorate with a great serum + toner
After you’ve washed your face, you’ll want to do another round of cleansing with a toner. Facial toners help get deeper into your pores to drive out any leftover dirt or residue that wasn’t washed away with a cleanser. Additionally, toners can help even out skin tone and eliminate other imperfections.
Once you’ve cleansed and toned, you may want to apply a serum of your choice to help reinvigorate your skin. Serums help address a number of different skin issues by delivering highly concentrated ingredients — retinol serums reduce fine lines while hyaluronic acid-based serums improve collagen production and also help with fine lines. Serums should be applied before using your moisturizer.
3. Make sure to moisturize
The last part of your AM and PM skincare routine should be moisturizing. When it comes to finding the right moisturizer for your needs, you’re more than likely to be overwhelmed by your options. From vegan moisturizer to oil and water-based solutions, there’s plenty to choose from depending on your skin type and desired results.
Here are some basic pointers to help you choose the right one:
- If you have oily skin, opt for a light and oil-free product.
- If you have dry skin, go for a moisturizer that is rich.
- If you have combination skin, use a light moisturizer for your whole face and apply a deeper moisturizer to dry areas as needed.
4. Incorporate healthy habits
Achieving a gorgeous glow isn’t just about cleansing, toning, and moisturizing — you have to be kind to your skin from the inside-out as well. Here are some healthy living highlights that will make you and your skin feel radiant as ever:
- Stay hydrated — Drinking water keeps your skin moisturized and helps your body flush out toxins that could contribute to breakouts or a dull complexion. Make it a point to bring along a reusable water bottle everywhere you go, and aim for about 2 liters per day.
- Get enough sleep — If you’re looking to fight off wrinkles, try getting a better night’s sleep. While you sleep, your body is able to relax, recharge, and even self-repair in an average of 7-10 hours per night. As the stress hormone cortisol lowers, your body is able to ramp up production of collagen, which strengthens the skin, minimizes fine lines, and improves elasticity. To elevate your restful results, try sleeping on a silk pillowcase. Silk pillowcases are gentle and help your skin and hair better retain moisture.
- Maintain a healthy diet — Some of the best foods for your skin include, fatty fish, avocados, broccoli, sunflower seeds, and sweet potatoes.
5. Don’t sleep on SPF
Summer is all about fun in the sun, but if you want to avoid wrinkles and preserve your gorgeous glow in the long-term, make sure to apply and reapply SPF daily.
Enjoy the summer and embrace your natural glow by following these five tips and tricks — and don’t forget to share your own skincare secrets in the comment section below!
