Tips for Glowing Summer Skin

Summer is our favorite time of year, right? Warm sun on your face, strolls on the beach, swimming in the ocean and exercising outside, ahhhhh heavenly… but how do you keep your skin looking gorgeous when the heat, sun and chlorine take their toll? We have some great ideas!

1. Wash with a Gel-based Cleanser

During summer, the climate is hot and humid. Your face tends to produce more oil, so you need may want to change your cleanser from a cream-based to something lighter like a gel.

Oily skin can cause your pores can get easily clogged and result in acne. To combat this, try a foaming cleanser that contains salicylic acid for summer.

2. Sunscreen is Always a Must

Protection for your face, hands, legs, and any other exposed parts of your body is important. Excessive UV exposure can permanently damage your skin and cause sunburn, wrinkles, fine lines, skin cancer, and premature aging. We like mineral and physical sunscreens which are better for you and the environment like Obagi Sun Shield Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 50.

3. Add Some Topical Antioxidants

Vitamin C protects your skin from environmental damage, prevents wrinkles, and boosts collagen. Try Obagi Professional-C Serum 20% for maximum benefit.

5. Keep Skin Plump and Hydrated

Drink plenty of water and don’t forget to carry a water bottle with you wherever you go. This is important to keep your skin hydrated, flush out toxins from your body, and feel refreshed during the hot summer days. Also try Obagi Hydro-Drops for a little added moisture topically that’s not too heavy.

6. Ditch the Make-up

When it comes to makeup during summer months, less is definitely more. Caked on make-up mixed with sweat? Not a good look! Consider ditching the foundation and powder all together and opt for a tinted SPF instead like Obagi Sun Shield Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 50.

7. Exfoliate… but Not Too Much

During summer, your skin works hard to keep itself healthy and heal any irritation or sunburn. Give it a boost by exfoliating gently, we want to keep the barrier intact. Try Obagi Professional-C Microdermabrasion Polish + Mask for the duel benefit of a scrub and vitamin C.

8. Tone Your Skin

A good toner keeps your skin oil-free and clean, and can also reduce the appearance of pores. When applying toner, pay attention to your T-zone as it is the part of your face that secretes the maximum oil during summer. However, make sure it doesn’t contain alcohol which can be over drying. Try a natural witch hazel instead or a product that contains rose water.

For more information on these products or to purchase, call Compass Aesthetics at 843-888-1520.