How To Maintain Healthy Skin in the Summer
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When summer rolls around, you’re ready for relaxation and fun with those you love. So your skincare routine may get forgotten. But maintaining healthy skin in the summer is of vital importance. All that sunshine can take a toll on your skin, after all. (Hello, dehydration.)
But don’t worry... you can have the fun and relaxing summer you desperately desire and keep your skin beautiful! Just follow these simple summer skincare tips.
Summer Skincare Tips
Even if you already have a skincare routine, you’ll want to tweak it to protect your skin from that hot, summer weather. Here are some tips you can start implementing now, specifically for your skincare for summer.
1) Get Acquainted with Antioxidants
If you’re not already familiar with antioxidants, consider this your formal introduction. Antioxidants are an amazing contributor to your skincare for summer.
Here’s the deal… antioxidants will aid in protecting your skin from any possible damage it could receive from all that sunlight exposure. As pleasant as the warm sun feels, it could cause some not-so-pleasant side effects for your skin (like damaged tissues, premature skin aging, or unstable molecules known as free radicals).
Adding antioxidants to your summer skincare routine is as easy as incorporating an antioxidant-rich skincare product like our Rebel Skincare Skin Revival Wrinkle & Scar Night Serum. This serum is swimming in antioxidants like Vitamin E, Lycopene, Coenzyme Q10 Powder and more!
Speaking of cranberries, you can also get your antioxidants by ingesting them! Just look for any food that is rich in vitamin C.
2) Use Sunscreen as Suggested
As far as summer skincare tips go, this one is extremely valuable for you to know. You’re already familiar with sunscreen, but do you know how you’re actually supposed to use it?
Dermatologists recommend that you apply your sunscreen between 15-30 minutes before you go out into the sun. This time allows the sunscreen to penetrate your skin and provide that powerful shield of protection that you’re seeking.
It’s recommended to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that has an SPF level of 30 or higher. And if you’re planning on jumping into that swimming pool or the ocean this summer, you’ll also want to opt for a waterproof sunscreen.
Did you know that when sunscreen is tested, it’s done so in two-hour increments? This is why it’s just as important to remember that you shouldn’t only apply your sunscreen that first time. Instead, you’ll want to reapply your sunscreen every two hours that you continue to be in the sunlight. If not, you’ll risk your skin becoming sunburnt and damaged from harmful UV rays (such as premature skin aging or skin cancer).
3) Hit Up Your Hydration Station
Alright, so you may not have an actual station, per se, but you’ll at least want to keep your favorite water bottle on hand this summer.
It’s no secret that the glorious summer sun can dehydrate your skin faster than you can spell the word H-Y-D-R-A-T-I-O-N. So if you don’t already have a water bottle that you love, add one to your next Amazon cart now because you’ll surely be needing it.
The key to unlocking healthy skin this summer's to stay as hydrated as possible. So you’ll definitely want to drink enough water throughout the day, especially during those hours you’ll be outdoors.
Another helpful hydration tip - eat lots of watermelon and cucumber. Mmmmm! P.S. If you’re tired of plain old water, throw some of those watermelon or cucumber slices in your next glass of water and get ready to be wowed!
Internal hydration isn’t all that matters, though. Focusing on your external hydration is also one of the best summer skincare tips. How do you do that, you ask? Searching for skincare products containing hyaluronic acid is a great place to start!
4) Examine Your Moles
If you have moles anywhere on your body, it’s very important for you to keep an eye on them. You’ll want to pay close attention to their size, coloring, and texture. If you start to notice any significant changes in the appearance of your moles, you may want to schedule an appointment with your dermatologist as soon as possible.
In the event you have to get any moles removed, don’t panic. Thanks to today’s technological advances, you can have a mole lasered off in no time! They’ll even numb the area for you ahead of time so you won’t feel any pain.
You may be wondering why this is an important tip for skincare for summer. Think about this… The more time you spend in the sun this summer, the more likely you could experience a change in any moles you may already have on your body.
So if you plan on spending your fair share of time in the sun this summer, it’s probably a good idea to go ahead and schedule an appointment with your dermatologist to examine any moles you have already and keep track of them for you. This way if there are any changes in your moles, you’ll already have the necessary preliminary steps out of the way.
5) Search for Shady Spots
There are a plethora of supplies available these days that can provide you with plenty of shade this summer. Umbrellas and tents and hats… Oh my!
So stock up on your desired shade providers, then plan on staying shaded as often as possible while you’re out soaking up those rays. (Never underestimate the power of a good shade sail. They’re more than just stylish, you know?)
Staying in a shaded area will not only help to keep you cooler this summer, but it can also significantly reduce your chances of developing any sun-related skin issues.
After The Sunshine: Skincare for Summer
So now you’re privy to some wonderful tips for maintaining healthy skin this summer. But what about after being in the sunshine? How should you care for your skin then? Here are some excellent summer skincare tips that you can follow AFTER enjoying time outside!
1) Keep Your Skin Clean & Moisturized
Find a gentle cleanser and moisturizer that will help to remove any unwanted outdoor impurities from your skin. (Aloe vera also works wonders on your post-sun skin!)
After cleansing and moisturizing your skin, you’ll feel refreshed and can relax knowing that your skin isn’t getting clogged from all that sweat, sand, and sunscreen you encountered earlier!
2) Keep Your Shower Cool
The first thing you’ll likely want to do when you return home from a fun day in the sun is take a nice shower.
If you generally prefer to keep your showers warm (or scolding hot like some of us), you’ll want to go with a cool shower this time around. A hot shower will only dry out your skin further. Cool water, on the other hand, promotes blood flow and circulation which will benefit your beautifully sun-kissed skin!
3) Exercise Your Right to Change
What we mean here is that you’ll need to change your clothes after exercising.
Whenever you’re done exercising (whether you do so indoors or outdoors), your body is going to be drenched in sweat, especially during the hot summer months. So perhaps the greatest of the summer skincare tips for maintaining healthy skin is to change out of those sweaty clothes as soon as possible.
Sure you may be too tired to change, but you’ll want to keep those endorphins going a little longer. When you stay in your sweaty or wet clothing, you are increasing your risk of creating a bacteria-friendly environment for your skin. This could then lead to possible skin conditions, which you definitely will want to avoid at all costs.
Healthy Summer Skin Recap
Do you feel pumped up about your summer now? You should because now you’re equipped with some mighty powerful punches to throw back at the sun this summer!
Remember…
- Get Acquainted with Antioxidants
- Use Sunscreen as Suggested
- Hit Up Your Hydration Station
- Examine Your Moles
- Search for Shady Spots
Then…
- Keep Your Skin Clean & Moisturized
- Keep Your Shower Cool
- Exercise Your Right to Change
Are you ready to jumpstart your summer skincare routine? Contact Rebel Skincare today with your skin-related questions or concerns and start enjoying your summer without having your skin suffer the consequences.