It’s summer, which means it’s important to take care of your skin. Neglecting it will leave you with dryness, dullness and flakiness that can lead to uneven pigmentation (discoloration) or wrinkles.
Here are some summer skin tips for beautiful, healthy-looking skin.
Use Sunscreen Daily
One of the most common summer skin tips is to use sunscreen. Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher, especially during summer months because it’s easy for people to spend a lot of time outdoors then and get too much exposure without realizing it. At Seacra, we spoke about our top three SPFs here.
If you have skin that is particularly sensitive to sunburn, apply sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours, even if your clothing covers most of your body. Choose a sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium oxide as its active ingredient in order to shield yourself from UVA rays; physical sunscreens tend not to break down easily like chemical ones.
To maximize your sunscreen’s effectiveness, we recommend using antioxidant products with it. If UV rays escape the layer of sunscreen on your skin and reach healthy cells, they can be damaged. This could manifest as pigmentation or signs of premature ageing. Antioxidants such as Astaxanthin—which is found in red algae—can combat UV rays and prevent them from causing further damage.
Does Skin Improve In Summer?
Many people believe that they don’t need to worry about their skin during the summer, as there is no school-related stress causing hormonal imbalances. However, what most people don’t realise is that being outdoors all day long can actually cause more damage than simply being indoors.
During the summer months, skincare is important because of heat-related dehydration and increased oil production due to hormone fluctuations.
If you already have oily skin, when this mixture of sweat and sunscreen comes into contact with bacteria on your face—you will likely experience an increase in acne breakouts.
To prevent acne breakouts in summer, you need three skincare products with these properties: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial! An ingredient that can do these three will help prevent your breakouts and give you clear skin.
Red algae is a unique ingredient that provides all three skincare properties: antioxidants, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory in addition to the ability to fight early signs of ageing.
Winter Vs Summer Skincare
Skincare for the summer differs from winter skincare, as summer skincare focuses more on sun protection and hydration while during the winter, your focus is on preventing dryness and preserving the skin’s natural oils.
What is good for your face in summer?
- Moisturise your skin and drink plenty of water
- Always wear sunscreen and reapply it every two hours if you’re outdoors
- Apply antioxidants with your SPF every day to prevent skin damage. You can try our red algae gel for its powerful antioxidant properties
- Gently exfoliate your skin to remove dead cells, dirt and oil that can clog pores and cause acne breakouts
- If your skin is prone to rosacea or acne, the heat will probably cause a flare-up of your skin condition. You can use our Recovery & Repair Gel—its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties are helpful for anyone dealing with breakouts caused by environmental factors such as excess sweat or sun exposure. Our gel is safe for irritated or sensitive skin
Try out these summer skin tips and shop our Red Algae-infused gel here.
