Glowing Through the Seasons: A Guide to Summer and Winter Skincare
Naturally, our skin follows the seasons. To ward off the effects of the extremes of summer and winter, we put together this basic guide to altering your skincare routine Summer Skincare (Shine Bright) Tip Summer heat and humidity can trigger oil overproduction. Keep the look at bay with lightweight oil-free cleansers and moisturisers. Look for the words ‘gel’ and ‘water-based’. Sun Protection Is Essential Sun damage is a concern all year, but summer, in particular, endangers your skin. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF30 and above – and reapply every two hours, or more often if sweating or swimming. Exfoliate Excess dead skin cells can lead to plugged pimples by clogging your pores. This is especially damaging if your pimples have a backside to them; dead skin may stay in your pores after the acne is gone. So, in addition to medications such as topical vitamin A and antibiotics, it’s important to regularly gently exfoliate your skin (1-2 times per week) to prevent such a...
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