SUMMER SKINCARE PROBLEMS AND NATURAL SOLUTIONS
When you live in countries with harsh summers, it is crucial to make changes in your skincare routine to tackle the summer specific skin problems.
The scorching heat and extreme humidity of the weather give way to a number of skin ailments for which you need targeted precautions and treatments.
Simply following a strict skincare regime might not be the answer if you do not know what is good for your skin in the specific weather conditions.
Summers mean constant sweating and excessive oily skin which results in dust particles getting stuck to your skin easily. Skin irritation and inflammation with increased acne becomes a common problem.
However, knowing what is best suited for your skin and consistently following a few simple steps can help you to fight off these skin problems and get summer ready glowing skin in no time.
First, we need to identify the common summer skin problems to fight them off.
1 Sun Tan:
Tanning is the most common problem in the summer. Seven minutes in the sun can make your skin one shade darker and cause multiple skin problems.
To protect your skin from allergies you should try to avoid exposure to the sun as much as possible.
Using sunscreen is a must and you can add Vitamin C infused products to your skincare as well to provide all round protection against the sun.
Wear full sleeve clothes, sunglasses and try to remain in the shade mostly.
2. Acne:
Humidity in summer makes you sweat profusely regardless of indoor and outdoor locations. Sweat mixes with bacteria, and the excessive sebum production tends to block the skin pores resulting in acne.
The common mistake that we make to avoid acne breakouts is washing your face 3-4 times a day to remove the dirt, oil and general sticky feeling. This actually worsens the situation.
By washing your face more frequently, you are stripping off the essential oils and nutrients of your skin and making it dry.
As a result, your brain becomes conditioned to produce more sebum than normal. The solution to this is to cleanse your face twice daily with gentle, if possible, cream cleansers and exfoliate once a week.
Wear clean clothes and use clean towels to keep your skin healthy.
3. Maskne:
Wearing masks is imperative in this pandemic situation but masks are also making it difficult for our skin to breathe.
To prevent developing acne from using masks, it is crucial to make sure that your pores are not clogged.
The friction caused between the mask and your skin causes irritation. Wearing clean masks made of comfortable fabric is an important step towards preventing maskne.
Use hydrating toners and moisturisers to make sure that your skin is nourished and non-oily.
4. Rashes:
The extreme hot weather can lead to scratchy blisters from sweat getting trapped in the folds of skin due to blocked sweat glands.
You could use cold compress on the rashes to get rid of them faster. Cold water showers also help with the same.
Wear light, breathable clothes to avoid these rashes and allow perspiration to evaporate and cool your skin without irritation.
5. Dry Skin:
The sun makes our skin dry by soaking up moisture making our skin dehydrated.
Do not fall for the myth that your skin does not require moisturising in humid weather conditions. When you avoid applying moisturiser you increase your chances of getting patchy, wrinkled skin faster.
Your skin might even get flaky and itchy in summer and develop blisters and swelling.
To prevent this condition, you should stay away from using face wash that is harsh on your skin and strips it off all the nutrients.
Using a non-oily and non-sweaty hydrating moisturizer to combat the drying effect of the sun is crucial. You can pair it up with a gentle cooling cleanser as well.
6. Folliculitis:
The risk of folliculitis is increased in the summer months. When a hair follicle becomes ingrown into your skin you develop folliculitis.
The follicles cause irritation and appear like pimples. These occur due to wearing tight fitted clothes. That combined with the sweating in summer can increase your.
Wearing loose clothes and using AHA based cleansers and soothing toners are best suited to fight this condition.
7. Melasma:
Melasma is caused due to continued overexposure to the sun rays. It leads to formation of brown spots on the face and neck area.
The harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun affect our skin pigmentation melanin and discolour our skin.
The common mistake of not wearing sunscreen when you are indoors gives away to this skin condition and also gives way to premature ageing.
Look for broad spectrum sunscreens with 30++ SPF and keep reapplying it every 20 minutes if you are directly in the sun. If you are staying home applying sunscreen twice in the daytime is sufficient.
Use a sunscreen that blends well with your skin and does not leave a sheen or white film behind. Water based sunscreens get absorbed into your skin faster and work better against sun damage.
8. Yeast Infections:
Certain yeasts survive on our skin all the year round and during the summer months they spread faster with perspiration. You get tanned easily and also find scaly patches on your skin due to this infection.
To prevent this condition focus on cleansing and cooling effectively.
Auli’s New Summer Essential Range is designed to provide you with no-sweat, no-oil and no-acne care.
Alpha is the gentle AHA cleanser with Essential Oils that cleans your skin from deep within and leaves it moisturised and hydrated. It controls oil and provides required nourishment to your skin as well.
Dazzle works as both a hydrating floral mist and make-up setting spray. It minimizes the appearance of pores and provides oil and sweat control.
PomoGlow is the 3-in-1 gel based solution that naturally provides protection against sun damage and repairs, hydrates and moisturises. The healing properties present in it reverse ageing and treat tanning.
Damn, Sun! is the only sunscreen you need all year round. It provides you broad spectrum SPF 30++ protection against the sun and gets absorbed into your skin without leaving any residue behind.
Experience summer like never before and have that glow up with natural and cruelty free skincare products.
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DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek.
“Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more.
Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals.
Sunscreen
“We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.”
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen
An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup.
Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand.
Vitamin C Serum
“A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum
The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum
This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants.
Peptides
Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.”
Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream
This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively.
This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek.
At-Home Peel Pads
Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate.
“The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.”
According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says.
Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad
A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection.
KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads
These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids.
Emollient Night Cream
“In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.”
“Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products.
Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream
One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme
“The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.
