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by Nedysia10/4/2022
In summer, the skin is facing great stress factors such as heat and UV rays, so you have to start defending it and taking care of it constantly, to be able to achieve the results you have set for yourself.
This is the most suitable time of year to change the products of your skincare routine.
Cleansing, exfoliating the skin, caring for it, keeping it hydrated and protected are the first fundamental steps to get to summer with a healthy and enviable skin.
Fundamental actions on which you will have to focus to give your skin a better appearance and keep it healthy even during the rest of the year.
If your routine is already working with the onset of spring, you don't need to completely revise it, but if you want to maximize your radiance and prevent some common skin problems, there are a few considerations you need to make to update your routine, regardless of your skin type.
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There are products that remain consistent throughout the year in your skincare, but summer presents, more often than not, specific challenges for your skin, such as hyperpigmentation or acne, that you will need to prepare for. Remember that the transition from winter to summer is the most delicate time for the skin.
Winter has inevitably altered your dermis, especially that of the face, the most exposed, bringing dehydration and dryness. Regardless of the physical condition in which you arrive in summer, it is important that before sun exposure the skin is ready to enjoy its benefits and is also as immune as possible or protected from the damage that this can cause.
So before the actual exposure to the sun it is necessary to treat the skin from the consequences that winter has left.
The five fundamental points on which you will have to focus are: cleansing, exfoliation, care and hydration, protection.
These are the fundamental actions to put into practice through a series of small measures that will give your skin a better appearance and will certainly keep it healthy. The essential thing is to pay attention to how your skin reacts and adapt it as needed.
To make a general summary:
Retinoids are derivatives of vitamin A that stimulate collagen production to effectively attenuate the appearance of lines and wrinkles. If you have already used retinol-based products during winter you can safely continue to use them even in summer.
In fact, although it is true that the sun's UV rays can make the skin more sensitive, you can continue to apply retinol at night and start applying sunscreen in the morning.
In general, however, it is a good idea that before exposure to the sun the skin is ready to enjoy its benefits and is also protected as much as possible from the damage that this factor can cause.
The sun, although beautiful, has been shown to be responsible for skin aging. For this reason, if you have not yet started using a sunscreen, it is time to do it in order to tan in the right and healty way without causing damage and obtaining a bright and homogeneous complexion.
For sensitive or acne-prone skin, you'll need to look for zinc-based mineral sunscreen.
Zinc, in addition to protecting the skin from UV rays, regulates the production of sebum and calms skin inflammation.
Once you have found your perfect SPF you will need to combine it with a product with vitamin C. The two products will have a symbiotic relationship: since vitamin C is an antioxidant and supports SPF by neutralizing free radicals that cause photo damage.
The SPF therefore protects against new dark spots and vitamin C can intervene to lighten those already present.
If you think that the daily application of sunscreen can cause you rashes, choose a light and non-comedogenic sunscreen, always remember to choose a cream that is suitable for your skin type and your skin type.
If you're thinking about trying it all year round, it's the right time to do it. Vitamin C is one of the best products to treat spots, soften fine lines, smooth the texture of your skin.
It is an antioxidant and regenerating, able to even out and brighten the complexion and neutralize the action of free radicals and counteract the signs of aging by stimulating the production of collagen.
A face serum with pure vitamin C, offers a light and impalpable texture, perfect for every skin type, for every beauty routine and every season.
When you go to pick a skincare product based on vitamin C you will have to make sure you decide one that has a dark bottle, in fact vitamin C loses its effectiveness when exposed to light and air.
Moreover, unlike what it may seem, it is not a sensitizing photo and can be used morning and evening, even in summer. It is the ideal product if you want to help dull and spotted skin!
The skin of the face is the most delicate area and requires more care than that of the body. It is the one most exposed to climate change; In fact, in winter it tends to dry out and crack due to the harsh climate and wind and, due to smog, it can appear dull and opaque.
In addition, in winter we tend to wear more makeup than when the summer arrives, another factor that can alter the balance of the skin in the colder months.
If you have oily skin, switch to a salicylic acid-based cleanser; With the arrival of heat, blackheads, and pimples may increase. In fact, the body with the heat begins to produce an excessive amount of sebum, causing the clogging of the pores and to keep the pores free it would be useful to use exfoliating products.
The ideal would be a product that combines two exfoliants such as glycolic acid and salicylic acid.
Glycolic acid is a water-soluble alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps exfoliate dead cells from the surface of the skin while salicylic acid, on the other hand, is an oil-soluble beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that helps reduce oil and eliminate imperfections deep in the pores.
Skins, on the other hand, with a tendency to flaking can also benefit from switching from a creamier cleanser to one based on gel or foaming, to better control excess sebum.
The rules for maintaining healthy facial skin are rules that are always valid, for all periods of the year.
Firstly, it is essential to provide proper cleansing and hydration, constantly. You need to look for a cleanser with glycerin to maintain proper hydration and prevent moisture loss from your skin.
Another useful tool to invigorate the skin of the face is the use of a scrub. Scrubs are effective because they remove the surface layer of the epidermis, removing dead cells and promoting regeneration.
There are different types of scrubs on the market, suitable for different skin types. The scrub tends to perform two main functions: to eliminate dead cells and to rehydrate the skin of the face with fatty components.
The most important thing is to always pay attention to how your skin reacts to the summer weather and adapt your routine according to your needs.
Always remember that, depending on your skin type and how it reacts to the environment, you may not even have to make radical changes in your skincare routine and keep it that way.
Whatever your skin type, always make sure you're using the right moisturizer and cleanser. The right cleanser and cream are the ones that best suit your skin's specific needs, which can be good every day or change from day to day.
Body care is the one that requires the most effort on your part. Throughout the winter it has been covered and poorly hydrated, so if you have not taken care of it in winter, you are still in time to do so.
To effectively combat blemishes before sun exposure it is good to prepare using the right products.
There are many types of products on the market according to your needs. The constant use of these products on the affected areas, letting them act for a certain amount of time and repeating the operation for a more or less prolonged period will give all the benefits that your skin will need before sun exposure.
As far as dead cells are concerned, it is necessary to exfoliate the skin with products created specifically for areas of the body, in order to remove dead cells and allow the skin to regenerate, thus obtaining a uniform color.
These exfoliating products are often practical and can also be used in the shower. In addition, some, in addition to offering exfoliating components, have moisturizing ingredients to intensely nourish the skin.
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