Why Your Summer Skincare Needs To Be Different

In the summer months and warm climates, there's typically more humidity in the air, which means the skin may produce more sweat and natural oils. There's also more UV exposure because people are outdoors more, making the skin more prone to sun damage.

Lastly, skin cells turn over more rapidly during the summer months.

According to Dr. Patel, our skin is very vulnerable to the sun, and the summer skincare regime should be different, as our skin can suffer damage and pain if sunburn occurs, caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, either from natural sunlight or artificial sources like sunbeds. Sadly being exposed to excessive UV light is the main cause of skin cancers, and the NHS recommends simple steps to look after your skin:

Spend time in the shade between 11.00 am and 3.00 pm, when the sun is hottest

Keep well hydrated with water

Make sure you use adequate sunscreen; minimum SPF 15. SPFs are rated on a scale of 2-50+ based on the level of protection they offer. Sunscreens should also be at least four-star UVA protection rated (UVA protection is indicated by the letters ‘UVA’ in a circle, which indicates that it meets the EU standard.)

Make sure your sunscreen is in date. Most sunscreens have a shelf life of two to three years.

Use enough sunscreen. As a guide, adults should apply around two teaspoons of sunscreen to cover their head, arms, and neck, and two tablespoons to cover their entire body while wearing a swimming costume.

Sunscreens don’t offer 100% protection, so use hats and sunglasses as well.

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If you are worried about getting also your hair ready for summer, read our last post about it.