Your Ready Reckoner for Glowing Summer Skin!

Summers are as much about mangoes as about the sweltering, unrelenting heat. And isn’t it an arduous challenge to keep your skin as supple as the fresh, juicy mango in this environment?

While every season brings a host of skin issues, summers ensure these problems are highlighted in neon colours. Your oily skin works overtime to become oilier, and if you have dry skin, then be ready for patches.

That’s not all!

As you sweat it out (not just when you’re working out), quite literally, your skin retaliates with breakouts and pimples, rashes and roughness, and acne that sits with pride much to your agony.

Every person’s skin behaves and responds differently. All you need to do is get your permutation and combination right of the products you use, and your skin says a resounding yes too.

For dry skin, products with moisturising and hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid (one of the current buzzwords in the skincare world) will make your skin bright and refreshing.

Fret not because we have a roster of simple changes you can bring to your routine, which will ensure you glow in this heat just like the sun!

Products to Swear By

Keep away from heavy creams; these will only ‘help’ the skin produce more oil. However, if you don’t use any cream, it’ll make your skin dry and weak. Get your balance right. Read on to know what you require in your summer skincare arsenal. After all, it’s nothing less than a war! 

Cleanser

Cleansing is the first step towards your goal of achieving healthier, glowing skin. Be it the start of the day or the time to hit the bed. A good moisturising cleanser is an absolute must-have.

Only after a cleanser should you move on to applying moisturising creams or oils. First things first, give your face a good wash and remove the weariness and dirt off it using a face wash with hydrating ingredients. This will help your skin to be ready for the next stage.

Skog Birch Sap Facial Cleanser: Laden with natural ingredients like aloe vera extract, tea tree oil, purified water, grape seed oil and neroli oil, it helps to calm, soften, and protect skin against pollution damage. Being a gentle, hydrating cleanser, it promises to remove makeup as well as dirt without causing irritation or redness to the skin.

Toner

Cleansing done, right? Well, the next step is toner. Toner helps to balance the pH level of the skin. Regular use of a toner will improve skin texture, keep it hydrated and minimise pores. 

Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner: An absolute must-have ‘weapon’ in your arsenal. Plays the double role of a face exfoliator and toner to brighten and tighten the skin. Use daily, and you’re sure to observe how your skin’s texture turns smoother and more supple once all the old skin cells are shed, making way for rejuvenated, happy-looking skin.

Special ingredients for dry, pigmented skin: Azelaic Acid, Alpha Arbutin, and Vitamin C. Introduce these to your daily routine, and voila, you’ll witness the way your skin responds with so much positivity.

Serum

Adding face oils to your regime will provide an extra dose of hydration for dry skin.

Olay Night Serum: Regenerist Retinol 24 Serum: This product works to make your skin smoother and brighter, that too, within 24 hours! Continue using it, and in four weeks, witness lesser fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots. It will even the tone of the skin and minimise pores, and also ensure your skin is glowing and dewy.

Being half water-based and half oil-based, this serum moisturises and hydrates equally. Does your skin feel tight and dry? Reach out for the flash hydro boost, which has water-activated hydration with hyaluronic acid and xylitol as ingredients. It will boost and lock in moisture for the best hydrating effect. Gently press into the skin in order to get maximum absorption.

Moisturiser

The holy grail of the skincare routine, every skin type requires a moisturiser. And of course, for dry skin, it is life-giving, rejuvenating the driest of areas. As the name suggests, moisturiser freshens up the skin, adding moisture and hydrating it.

Neutrogena Oil Free Face Moisture SPF 15: Strongly recommended, this moisturiser is non-sticky yet highly moisturising. Combine it with sun protection, and you have a tried-and-proven combination for smoother and youthful skin. Massage into the face using short circular motions, and remember to include the neck area too.

Sunscreen

An inevitable part of your daily routine, sunscreen is the ultimate protection when you set foot outside your home. Damaging UV rays quickly dry out the skin and leave it tight and flaky. From the oily ones to the lighter versions available today, sunscreens have undergone massive changes.

Now, you can use lightweight ones that won’t clog pores or cause breakouts. With the sun beating down on us, it’s imperative that you use sunscreen even while indoors to protect yourself from sun damage. With everyday use, your skin will reward you by looking its best! Isn’t that what you wish for? 

Sadhev Sunscreen SPF 30: Doesn’t leave behind a white cast like most sunblocks out there in the market. It also provides dry skin with an extra dose of moisture. Most daily moisturisers include SPF today, but there’s no harm in applying an extra layer of protection when out in the sun.

Note: Use a sunblock that has at least an SPF of 30 to get the most from its coverage. Remember to reapply at least every two hours.

Quick tips to prevent dry skin 

Haven’t you heard prevention is better than cure? The same holds true for skin, too. So, when you discern what precautions to take against dry skin, your skin will remember to thank you. Along with the introduction of clean skincare products comprising hydrating ingredients to your regime, check out these pointers to follow in daily life: 

Shade is your aid

UV rays are well-known to be harmful to your skin. So, do not venture out if not required, and if you just have to, cut down on time in the sun or head out in the early hours or after sundown. Ensure you’re in shaded areas as much as possible. Also, keep sunscreen handy, and of course, a cool, au courant pair of sunnies are non-negotiable. 

Water is your best bud

What better way to hydrate than glugging water, right? Hydrate your body inside out by drinking plenty of water through the day, and as temperatures soar, up the amount. 

The same applies when you’re involved in strenuous activity or are sweating a lot.

If you forget to replenish your body with water, seek help from apps which let you set alarms. It’s a no-brainer! Drink enough water to keep yourself hydrated.

Consistency is the key

Whatever you begin, consistency is what brings you desired results. So, if you’re starting a new routine or upgrading your existing one, remember to be regular. It usually takes 30 days for any healthy habit to show results. The same is with any skincare regime. 

Initially, you may notice small changes, but as you become more consistent, your efforts will begin to show. If your skin is on the drier side, the five steps listed above should be your do-not-forget manual to follow daily.

Your skin will treat you the way you treat it. So, you know what to do – protect it from the harsh sun and keep it hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Some precious moment with your skin daily, and it’ll thank you for life. 

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