People who follow their skin care routine religiously every day of the year can be plagued by all kinds of doubts. After all, you never stop learning all about the latest and greatest techniques for getting the best possible look for your skin. One of the most frequent doubts appears during the summer season. And is it necessary to change the facial routine in summer? The answer from dermatologists is no. And if. That is, although it is not necessary to make complete or radical changes, it is recommended to adapt the skincare to the different times of the year.
These small modifications are focused on covering certain skin needs that do not occur depending on the season or months. Summer weather conditions are the opposite of winter and are marked by two key factors that must be combated: heat and sun. Therefore, there are certain details that should be taken into account.
The first thing is that the use of sunscreen will be essential. This step should always be part of an adequate facial care routine, that is, it should not be skipped at any time of the year. But during the summer, when solar radiation is more intense, not only does its use become more important, but it is essential to reapply it periodically if the time of exposure to the sun is prolonged. Applying it only in the morning when you plan to be out all day won’t help much.
The main product that is recommended to replace in summer is the moisturizer. This is because these cosmetics differ to a large extent during the summer and winter seasons. Factors such as cold and wind dehydrate the skin, so it is necessary to use creams with a greater nutritional capacity and, therefore, somewhat more dense. On the other hand, in summer you need to keep your skin as light as possible, since it will have to deal with heat and sweat. So it is advisable to bet on lighter hydration, for example, in lotion or gel format. Especially in the case of oily skin.
Be careful with active ingredients with photosensitivity, such as retinol. Although there is no reason to suspend your treatment, a good use of sun cream, and its convenient reapplication, will be very important during the summer. This as long as the skin is already used to said ingredient. However, if you are considering the possibility of starting to use, for example, retinol, it is best to wait until after the summer. Also, a good idea will be to opt for lower concentrations.
