If you are still using the skincare products that worked wonders for you in Spring, it is time to upgrade your skincare routine. What served as the best fit for your skin during the winter and spring seasons is not going to cut it during the hot summer months. The heat brings with it a host of skin concerns that majorly differ from the skin woes of the cooler months.

Therefore, upgrading your skincare routine to beat the heat is of high priority right now. Because you don’t want to wait to see how the summer takes a toll on your skin, you’d rather stay ahead of the game and prepare yourself to stay cool for the summer. Here’s a list of ways you can upgrade your skincare routine for summer.

Upgrade Your Skincare Routine For Summer: Change Your Cleansers

The first and most important thing to do the moment summer begins is to change your cleanser. The heat calls for pore-cleansing formulas on a much deeper level since there is a higher chance of developing acne this season.

Look for cleansers that leave your skin feeling squeaky clean without stripping your skin of its natural oils. Cream-to-foam cleansers are a great pick for Summer. You can even use a good gel cleanser that contains soothing antibacterial natural ingredients like tea tree or mint. The Skin 1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica BHA Foam is a great pick for a refreshing cleanse.

Switch Up Your Toners

Do not skip toners during the summer because pore care is of utmost importance this time of the year, especially if you don’t want to experience any pesky breakouts. If your current toner is more focused on moisturizing the skin because of the past winter and spring chill, swap it for a toner that will focus more on regulating oil production and combating dark spots and or acne as summer has arrived and demands a change in approach. 

The Innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid Toner is a super soothing and hydrating toner for summer.

Pick A Super Serum

Avoid layering too many serums after cleansing and toning your skin. Just one serum should do, so make it count. Pick a single face serum that targets a set of skin concerns that you usually experience. Instead of just a dark spot-reducing face serum, opt for a serum that promises to not only fade spots but also hydrates the skin and improves skin texture. Typically, a multi-active serum that targets multiple skin concerns should fit the bill. 

If you are ready to invest in a best-selling face serum that even celebs like Kendall Jenner swear by, try the SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic.

Get Physical With Sunscreen

Take sun protection seriously and opt for a physical sunscreen a.k.a a mineral sunscreen for the summer. Physical sunscreens usually seem pasty because the formulas try to create a physical barrier to protect your skin from visible light. So, if you’re looking to avoid white cast at all costs and enjoy the best in sun protection opt for a tinted mineral sunscreen with SPF 50+.

Even if you have a deeper skin tone, the Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Flex SPF 50 will match your complexion perfectly because it’s available in 4 skin-adapting shades.

Exfoliate As Necessary

Set up a weekly reminder to exfoliate your skin because failing to do so can result in unwanted acne breakouts and even unwarranted dullness or excessive oiliness. Use a gentle exfoliating face scrub or opt for a light chemical peel to keep your skin in check.

The Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant has a literal cult following because it went viral on social media for delivering shockingly good results.

Keep A Face Mask On Standby

Never underestimate the effectiveness of a good face mask session. Every once a week, slap on a face mask and rest assured that your skin will continue to be in top shape come rain or shine. During the summer, you can try using nourishing clay masks if you have oily acne-prone skin or you can use soothing sheet masks if your skin is prone to dryness and sunburn.

The Tatcha The Clarifying Clay Mask is a super cool option to pamper your skin in a jiffy. The mask turns from green to red after 3 minutes of application so you know it’s time to wash it off.

By taking these steps to upgrade your skincare routine, you will be making sure your skin looks fabulous all summer long.

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