Even though you're probably keeping to a solid skin care regimen year-round, these are some things you'll want to keep top of mind when the temperature rises. Dermatologists work outside in the summer just like the rest of us, but they still manage to achieve glowing skin.
Of course, it's their job to know, but even experts need to take it up a notch to ward off acne and sun damage during the summertime.
Okay, so I really need to moisturizer to my face if I feel like there's a greasy film all over my face… and it's 100+ degrees outside?
That is just one of the many skin dilemmas that summertime introduces. Spoiler: Yes, you do. Thankfully, the pros know exactly how to beat summer at its own game.
Here are the dermatologists' top tips for summer skin care. Consider this your go-to guide to having beautiful skin all season long, and sure, it serves as yet another reminder to use broad-spectrum SPF. So let's start with that.
Our number one tip: Put sunscreen on every day. That sounds so simple, but this is your best defense and you shouldn't leave the house without it.
As our docs recommend, anything and everything that's exposed needs to be treated with a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
Also, keep the lips, ears, feet, hands, and body in mind. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 55 is a fantastic option for all of the uses mentioned earlier.
Despite being the first piece of advice on our list, sunscreen should always be applied last. When spending long summer days outside, remember to bring additional sunscreen since it has to be reapplied every couple of hours, advises a Dermatologist. That means "a half-teaspoon each for your face and neck and a full teaspoon for each arm and leg on the first application and reapplication," he tells us. "Put on a timer on your phone to remind yourself to reapply."
Why force your skin to wear a winter jacket when it doesn't have to? "In the summer, we generally suggest you can change your sunscreen routine to be a little bit lighter, along with what they're wearing on their body," a Dermatologist tells us.
That could mean switching from a heavy cleanser to a light foam, for instance, as the temperature and humidity rise.
The AHC Aqualuronic Cleanser (best of beauty-winning!) - AHC Aqualuronic Cleanser.
Your dermatologist suggests considering a moisturizer and SPF combination through the summer to simplify your life. "Assuming you are applying it liberally and at least once every two hours (as you would a traditional SPF product), for many people, a lightweight moisturizer with SPF 30 or higher is fine," he says.
According to Ibrahim, heavier moisturizers can contribute to clogged pores, irritation and breakouts - so if your skin is oily or breakout-prone, removing a step of your skin routine (and layering a moisturizer and SPF into one product) will help keep skin clear.
Try the Best of Beauty-winning Olay Regenerist Whip Active Moisturizer with Sunscreen for a lightweight two-in-one that provides smoothing moisture and SPF 40 protection without suffocating your skin.
Your face already has a thin coating of sweat on it. Therefore, that is not a moisturizer. However, it would be best if you still moisturize, even when it's hot and humid outside, according to a dermatologist. Even if your skin feels greasy already, you should always use a moisturizer after cleaning.
Another board-certified dermatologist & dermatologic surgeon in New York City explains that moisturizers "reestablish the stratum corneum, your outermost layer of skin, which protects against hazardous pollutants and chemicals and prevents additional irritation or dryness."
This is when the moisturizer/SPF combo is useful: It will aid in maintaining that outer layer of nourishment because of its soft texture, which won't press too much on your skin.
Although vitamin C is beneficial all year round, summer is when it is most needed. Vitamin C may aid in forming collagen, improve the look of fine wrinkles, and prevent hyperpigmentation. Add a few drops to your skin between your moisturizer and the cleaning step.
Robert Finney, a board-certified dermatologist, has previously endorsed Paula's Choice Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum due to its stable vitamin C form, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, which receives an additional boost in protection from the vitamin E in the composition.
Dermatologists often caution us against over-exfoliating, yet summer is the perfect time to shed any old skin. A Dermatologist advises adding "additional exfoliation" to your skin care regimen if you have oily skin.
This does not imply applying all your preferred acids daily, but rather that you gradually increase the number of days you exfoliate each week. This also means chemical exfoliants, not harsh exfoliating scrubs.
Alpha-hydroxyl acid (AHA) pads are advised by a Dermatologist to "unclog pores and eliminate oils that cause acne." But, on stressed-out summer skin, they also feel lovely and relaxing. L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Bright Reveal Brightening Peel Pads, which contain 10% glycolic acid, are one budget-friendly alternative. However, remember that AHAs might make skin photosensitive, making sunscreen even more crucial.
Many of us take showers more than once a day in the summer due to exercise, beach trips, and general sweating from the season. Dermatologists advise taking brief showers, four to five minutes at most.
Over-showering or taking a shower with water that is too hot may cause your skin to become too dry, which can cause irritation and even summertime eczema.
Pay strict attention to the labels on your beauty products and only retain the non-comedogenic items. That's a technical term for a product without chemicals that block pores.
Greenfield advises her patients to "use cosmetics that are not going to occlude your skin,", especially during the summer. A few possibilities are a powder sunscreen, an oil-free primer (we like Milk Makeup's Hydro Grip Primer), or a sheer foundation.
On the plus side, there are ways to stay safe in the sun. Our experts recommend that when you are outdoors you should wear sunglasses, an extra-large hat, and sun-screen.
We aren't saying that you should wear long-sleeved clothing in 100-degree weather, although that is still recommended, but try to minimize sun exposure - seek out shade between noon and 2 p.m., invest in a huge sun hat, or relax under an umbrella.
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