For many, summer means hours by the pool, long days at the beach, and spending more time under the sun. Whatever your plans for the season are, the heat and sunshine will affect your skin. Facials and other skincare steps will ensure your face looks radiant and smooth at all times. To help you achieve a healthy summer glow, here are a few skincare tips to keep in mind as you enjoy the great outdoors.

Summer Skincare Tips You Need to Know

1. Cleanse Daily

Wash your face every night using a cleanser formulated for your skin type to remove oil, sweat, sunscreen, makeup, and dirt. All of these pollutants enlarge pores, promote blackheads and whiteheads, and can cause styes if left to sit on your skin overnight. By removing any residue from your face when you’re at home, you let your skin breathe. 

2. Protect From UV Rays

Keep skin healthy and supple by always applying Cosmedix Reflect broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen before you leave your house during the day. Even when it’s overcast, UV rays penetrate the clouds to prematurely age your skin and increase your risk of melanoma and other types of skin cancers. You can also wear sunglasses and hats to provide further protection from the sun. 

3. Get a Facial

Schedule facials throughout the summer to deep-clean your pores, promote blood circulation to the face, exfoliate, and relax. Exfoliating facials remove dead skin cells that can make your skin appear dull and create texture when you apply makeup. Keeping up with exfoliation is especially important over the warm season, when sweat and sunscreen clog pores and create a rougher appearance.

4. Use Essential Oils as Bug Repellents

Forget commercial insect repellents that can clog your pores. Instead, opt for essential oils like lavender, which naturally repels bugs. This oil, which you can apply to the skin directly without causing irritation, soothes and moisturizes while keeping mosquitoes and other insects at bay.

5. Drink Plenty of Water

You lose a lot of water through sweat, causing your skin to look parched and older than it is. Drink at least half a gallon of water a day to maintain plump skin cells and a more youthful, radiant look. When you’re out at the beach or exercising, don’t forget to bring along a water bottle so you can replenish the fluids you’ve lost.
 

Get a facial at Larijames Salon & Spa in Webster, NY, to enjoy beautiful skin all summer long. This Paul Mitchell® salon and spa has served area residents since 1982, providing a comprehensive range of services to help you look and feel amazing. Whether you need a haircut or rejuvenating peel, they will help. Learn more about their facials online or call (585) 671-5140 to schedule an appointment.