Summer Skincare Essentials: 5 Products to Protect and Nourish Your Skin Under the Sun

Summer is just around the corner, but is your skin well equipped to handle the heat? This article showcases 5 skincare essentials that will let you enjoy your summer while keeping you protected from the harmful effects of the sun. For more beauty tips and solutions head on over here.

Sunscreen

Sun protection is an absolute no brainer if you are going to be out in the sun for long periods of time. Whether you are going to do sports, go for a swim, or just lay out on the beach, sunscreen is absolutely essential to bring with you.Sunscreen prevents irritating sunburns, acts as an anti-aging product, and even lowers your risk of developing skin cancers in the future.

There are various types of sunscreens to choose from, mineral or chemical sunscreen, the amount of SPF, and the formulation it comes in. In a nutshell, mineral sunscreen acts as a physical barrier that sits on your skin that blocks harmful UV rays. While chemical sunscreen actually absorbs UV rays and transforms it into heat which protects the deeper layers of your skin. Typically a 50 SPF or more is recommended for extended sun exposure, and must be reapplied every 1 to 2 hours.

After-sun lotion

After spending the day under the sun, sunburn or redness may occur, especially if you have fairer or sensitive skin. These skin irritations may seem minor, but they can be very uncomfortable too. Fortunately, there are products such as after-sun lotion that help soothe your skin after sun exposure. These should be applied right after showering to get rid of sunscreen build up, and should be applied as a normal lotion. If lotion seems too thick or heavy on your skin, another viable option would be aloe vera, which is clear and watery in consistency, but does a great job in cooling the skin.

Facial Mist

Whether you are having a pool day or just walking around during the warmer months, the skin on your face can get oily, dry or both, due to the weather. In order to cool it down, a nice facial mist sprayed on every couple of hours, or whenever you need it will do the job for you. Some facial mists have active skincare ingredients in them, while some contain water with minerals in it. This is the perfect way to deliver instant hydration to the skin and is normally suitable for all skin types to use.

Lip moisturizer with SPF

It is not always common knowledge to think of our lips as part of the skin. However, the skin on our lips are actually very sensitive to the sun as well. It is important to keep them hydrated and moisturized during the summer time to prevent them from drying and cracking up. Any lip balm or moisturizer that contains 15 to 30 SPF would suffice as long as you apply them every couple of hours, just like the other products mentioned in this article.

Hats and clothing with UV protection

Did you know that clothing can also offer UV protection? Some clothes use special fabric that protects you from the insane heat and keeps you cool while protecting you from sunburn and irritation. Paired with SPF products applied to your skin and body, wearing hats and clothing that use special UV material, will offer you greater protection from all the harmful effects of the sun.

Summer protection doesn’t have to be complicated. These 5 summer skincare essentials should fit right into your summer beach bag. It’s all about balance between having fun and staying protected. With all this information in mind, now you can go out and live your best summer vacation yet!