Yahoo Lifestyle How To Look After Your Skin In Summer
Double up: Consider adding a cleansing oil to your night-time routine. Not only does it help dissolve make-up and sunscreen, it also clears away excess oil. Start with Shiseido Perfect Cleansing Oil (1), $40, and follow with your regular cleanser.
Add an antioxidant: Sunscreens don't block 100 per cent of UV rays, which is where an antioxidant serum can help. It neutralises free radicals, those cell-damaging molecules that form as a result of sun exposure. Apply post-cleanser and wait a few minutes before layering SPF over the top. Try Priori Idebenone Complex Superceuticals Smooth Lines (2), $199.
Make over your moisturiser: Keep skin comfortable with a lighter PM moisturiser. If you usually use a cream, switch to a lotion; if you use a lotion, try a gel. If you have really oily skin, a serum might be enough. The Clinic The Moisturiser (3), $80, contains hydrating, anti-redness and firming properties, so you don't need to layer creams. Or make your own: Bespoque will create a unique face cream based on your skincare concerns.
Schedule a scrub: Exfoliation buffs away dead skin and keeps pores clear - a must during sticky summers. Depending on your skin, use a granular scrub, like Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Micro Fine Exfoliating Facial Scrub (4), $9.99, a few times a week, or swap your regular cleanser for a gentle exfoliating one, like Philosophy The Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash (5), $40.
Make time for a mask: Once a week, treat your skin to a mask that addresses your concerns. For oily skin, a clay-based option, like Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Oil-Control Cleansing Mask (6), $52, helps draw out excess oil and clears pores. If you're prone to flushing, Avene Antirougeurs Calm Soothing Mask (7), $41.95, helps reduce redness, while parched skin will benefit from lightweight hydration, so try Jurlique Herbal Recovery Antioxidant Gel Mask (8), $80.
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