Summer Skincare Routine for Glowing Skin
Upgrade your skincare rituals during the hottest time of the year and be rewarded with more radiant, glowing skin.
If you’re in tune with your body, you’ll recognize that your skin has different needs in midwinter than in the throes of a long, hot summer. Adjusting your skincare routine for summer is essential to keep your skin happy and healthy.
In this article, we’ll share the best summer skincare routine to get glowing, healthier skin.
Step 1: Gentle Facial Cleansing
Start your summer skincare routine with a gentle cleanser to remove sweat, excess oil, dirt, grime, and other pollutants that clog your pores during the summer.
While you should avoid over-cleansing, it’s best to follow a routine in the morning and evening in the summer. This means your skin won’t be caked in sweat when your head hits the pillow, and each morning, you can prep your skin for the day ahead.
Using a mild, non-drying cleanser like Volcanic Ash Face Cleanser is essential. The face wash gently removes build-up on the skin and ensures the face stays hydrated. As a vegan, cruelty-free formula, it is ideal for all skin types and is free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and artificial fragrances.
Step 2: Antioxidant Serum
If you spend a lot of time outdoors in the summer, you’ll want an antioxidant-packed serum that can help prevent signs of aging like dark spots, fine lines, and wrinkles. Products that harness antioxidants create an extra layer of protection for the skin as they fight to combat free radicals.
Look for key antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid to protect the skin. Vitamin C Serum is a skin-brightening tool that uses clean, premium ingredients to support the skin. The vegan, cruelty-free formula uses vitamin C, mulberry root extract, and apple extract to even out the skin tone, reduce spots and hyperpigmentation, and improve the skin's overall appearance.
Step 3: Eye Serum
As you spend more time outdoors, you may notice more fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. Or maybe you’re spending the summer with friends and partying until sunrise. Eye serums and creams can help repair and nourish this delicate area of skin so you look well-rested.
Eye Stick is an eye serum made with nourishing, naturally derived ingredients like rose water, vitamin C, and coffee canephora (caffeine). The plant-based blend soaks into the skin to reduce puffiness, hydrate, plump skin, and diminish dark circles.
Step 4: Lightweight Hydration
The ultimate hydrator during summer is a lightweight cream or lotion that uses gentle hydrating ingredients to nourish the skin without providing too much moisture. During warmer months, opt for water-based moisturizers or gel creams. They aren’t too thick and provide the right level of moisture. (Look for hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid).
Face Moisturizer is an ideal moisturizer for summer. It’s a lightweight hydrator that introduces the right level of moisture to the skin while still helping those with dry skin or sensitivities treat skin concerns. It's designed to target dry, dull skin and uses naturally derived ingredients like seaweed extract, vitamin C, and mango seed butter to improve the skin.
Step 5: Broad Spectrum Sunscreen
Sunburns and UV radiation are two big concerns during summer. They contribute to skin care risks, and applying sunscreen daily is an easy way to combat and protect against skin cancer.
Dermatologists at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommend wearing a water-resistant, broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 (or higher). Apply sunscreen before heading outside, and ideally, apply a facial sunscreen during your morning skincare routine. Reapply every two hours when spending time outdoors.
Step 6: After-Sun Care
Soothing and repairing sun-exposed skin is essential during the summer. Use aloe vera gel or after-sun products like natural body lotion, body cream, or body butter to restore and rehydrate the skin.
If you’re experiencing a sunburn, avoid over-exfoliation as the skin heals and follow derm-recommended tips to heal the skin.
Body Lotion from Blu Atlas is a soothing, post-sun, aftercare formula that can restore hydration to the skin. Rich, naturally derived moisturizers like shea butter, jojoba oil, and seaweed nourish the skin and provide relief after harsh sun. This vegan, cruelty-free formula is free from harsh ingredients like parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and artificial fragrances.
Summer Skin Tips
Want to take better care of your skin this summer? Here are the top tips.
Stay Hydrated
Hydrated skin is happy skin! You should not only be using lightweight hydrating formulas but also drinking lots and lots of water!
While you don’t need to overdo it and drink your weight in water, stay hydrated throughout warmer months. (Pro-tip: staying hydrated throughout the entire year is better for the skin).
Protect Your Lips
Protect those pretty little smackers with an SPF lip balm. Pair your sun protection lip balm with a nourishing Lip Balm that repairs cracks and dry, flaky lips. Lip Balm doesn’t contain SPF but is the perfect complementary product to keep lips healthy.
A Simple Summer Skincare Kit
Are you looking for a simple grab-and-go skincare set? Better Skin Set is a four-in-one bundle that contains (almost) everything you need for better skin this summer. The kit includes a four-step skincare routine to meet all your basic needs—you’ll only need to add in your favorite sunscreen and snag a bottle of Body Lotion to create the ultimate summer skincare routine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What face products are good for summer?
When building a summer skincare routine, look for lightweight hydrators and nourishing ingredients that won’t make the skin look greasy or oily.