How to take care of your skin during the summer?
In summer, our skin has to face multiple external aggressions. This is why it is essential to take care of it and preserve its hydration throughout the summer season.
The heat and prolonged exposure to the sun that come with the summer season can damage your skin and make it more fragile. Protecting it is therefore essential. But what steps should you take to take care of your skin? Discover our best tips for radiant skin even in summer.
Why is summer a season that puts your skin to the test?
In summer, high temperatures and frequent swimming can be harsh on your skin. In fact, prolonged exposure to the sun's rays without protection damages your skin and dries it out. In addition, sea salt and chlorine from swimming pools further disrupt the balance of your epidermis.
Your skin cells actually tend to shed more water. This can cause the surface of your epidermis to become dehydrated. Typically, someone with dehydrated skin or who has been exposed to too much sun can suffer from sunburn. Heat rashes can even appear, accompanied by tightness and redness.
What beauty routines should you favor to take care of your skin in summer?
During the summer, it is essential that your skin stays well hydrated. Here are our best tips to protect your skin from the effects of the sun.
Drink enough
In summer, the high temperatures put our bodies to the test. It is therefore important to drink enough water to compensate for the lack of hydration in your cells. Drink at least 1.5 L of water daily to avoid dehydration of your body.
Take care of your diet
To have beautiful skin, it is essential to eat well. Pay attention to your diet and favor foods rich in antioxidants such as avocados, almonds, vegetable oils or even certain fruits, such as oranges, kiwis or red fruits. Also supplement your diet with foods containing omega 3, especially present in certain fish, such as sardines or tuna.
In fact, these types of foods rich in antioxidants participate in the regeneration of your cells and tend to limit the appearance of wrinkles and other imperfections due to skin aging.
Exfoliate regularly
To maintain good oxygenation of your epidermis cells, exfoliate at least once a week. This will purify your skin by unclogging the pores, which will reduce the risk of spots appearing.
Opt for quality cosmetic products
The cosmetics that you apply directly to your skin must be chosen carefully. Avoid products containing controversial substances such as parabens. Similarly, if you need to do an eyebrow treatment , make sure to do it a little before summer so as not to have irritated skin when summer arrives!
Use moisturizer daily
For more supple and resilient skin during the summer, apply a moisturizing cream or oil every day. Ideally, apply it in the evening before going to bed, after having thoroughly cleansed your skin. If you put on makeup in the morning, you can also use a moisturizer before applying your foundation and eyebrow makeup , for example.
Protect your skin from the sun
In summer, the sun's UV rays are more intense. It is therefore essential to protect your skin with sunscreen that will block both UVA and UVB rays, both of which are responsible for accelerating cellular aging, and in some cases skin cancer.
If you have had permanent makeup , this is even more important, because protecting your skin will help your makeup last longer!
It is also important to choose sun protection that is suited to your skin type. For example, people with very fair and sensitive skin should choose sunscreens with an SPF of 50. On the other hand, people with dark or matte skin can opt for a lower SPF (between 20 and 30).
Don't skimp on after-sun care
To optimize your skin's cellular repair after prolonged exposure to the sun, consider using an after-sun treatment. These often very nourishing products contain ingredients rich in vitamin E and Q10 enzyme. A little tip: before applying this type of product, be sure to clean your skin thoroughly by taking a shower after a day at the beach. This will improve the absorption of your treatment.
Another point, also pay attention to the composition of your after-sun care. As with your other cosmetics, avoid products containing irritating substances and favor care products based on coconut oil, monoi or aloe vera, which are known for their ancestral moisturizing properties.
