TLC for Tired Summer Skin
We’re often guilty of thinking skincare problems are limited to the winter months. While it’s true that harsh winds, low humidity, and cold temperatures can be very bad for our skin, and most of us are guilty of overindulging, getting less natural sunlight and eating greasier foods over winter, that doesn’t mean that summer can’t be as hard on our skin.
The problems that we face are different. In winter, it’s common to have sore spots, acne breakouts, flaky areas, and red patches because of the weather and our eating habits. But in summer, sweating more and wearing greasy sunscreen can clog our cores, hot temperatures and direct sun can lead to sunburn and other damage, and too much time in the pool or sea can leave our skin sore, dry, and tired.
Because the problems that we face change with the seasons, our skincare regime has to change too. Your winter skincare routine won’t help your summer skin issues in the same way, so it’s important that we find ways to give our tired summer skin some TLC, to keep it healthy and glowing all season long.
Book in for a Treatment
A good skincare routine is great, but if you need a little extra TLC, or have a specific problem you want to target, nothing beats booking in with Linia Skin Clinic, a Harley Street skin clinic for a treatment. Linia Skin Clinic offer skin rejuvenation, facial peels, anti-ageing treatments, fillers, lifts, and other treatments to help you look and feel its best, whatever the weather.
Drink More Water
One of the most effective ways to hydrate and re-energise your skin is also one of the easiest. Drinking more water will help to prevent dry skin, but it will also increase elasticity, boost blood flow, and improve your complexion. Try to drink a glass with meals, and sip from a reusable bottle throughout the day, drinking more when it’s hot.
Eat Natural
Eating plenty of fruit, veg and salads, as well as other natural ingredients, and avoiding processed foods, saturated fats and refined sugars is a great way to keep your skin glowing. Refreshing recipes filled with natural ingredients will also help you to avoid bloating and prevent grease and breakouts.
Get Some Exercise
Exercise helps us to maintain a healthy weight and builds muscle tone, but it also boosts circulation and blood flow, which can be great for your skin. Try to get out for a walk, jog or bike ride most days for the best results.
Use Gentle Products
In summer, when your skin is sweaty and warm, the last thing that you want is to be using harsh chemicals, though exfoliators and heavy makeup. Instead, stick to skincare products with natural, gentle ingredients, and swap to a tinted moisturiser if you like to wear makeup every day.
Never Skip Sunscreen
The most important thing that you can in the summer is wear sunscreen. Lots of face creams and foundations have an added SPF, but it’s usually fairly low, and often not as effective as sunscreen itself. Wearing SPF isn’t just for Summer though, you should be wearing this all year round come rain or shine.
The last thing that you want while you are enjoying a chilled-out beach break is spots, sunburn, and dry, painful skin. So, get into good habits, look after your skin, and give it some extra care when it needs it.
