Essential Summer Skin Care Rituals: Hydration, Antioxidants, and Soothing Cooling Care
Summer is the season for sun, fun, and outdoor activities—but it can also wreak havoc on your skin. Between the scorching heat, UV exposure, and increased sweat, it’s easy for your skin to feel dehydrated, dull, or irritated. So too keep your complexion glowing and refreshed, it's important to follow a summer skincare routine focused on hydration, antioxidants, and soothing treatments. By incorporating the right products into your routine, you can protect, nourish, and cool your skin all season long.
Let’s explore our essential summer skin care rituals, and how you can enhance your routine with our nourishing products.
Hydration: Quench Your Skin’s Thirst
The summer heat can dehydrate your skin quickly, leading to dryness and irritation. Proper hydration is key to keeping your skin plump, smooth, and glowing.
How to hydrate your skin
- Drink Water: Hydration starts from the inside out, so remember to drink plenty of water throughout the day to replenish fluids lost through sweating.
- Hydrating Serums and Moisturizers: Incorporate a serum like our HA + Flower Dew Serum, which uses multi-molecular hyaluronic acid to draw moisture into the skin and lock it in, leaving your skin feeling refreshed and deeply hydrated. Follow up with our Bioactive Balancing Moisturiser, which is rich in nourishing ingredients that provide long-lasting hydration, making it perfect for all-day moisture during hot summer days.
- Cooling Face Mists: For a quick hydration boost, our Spectrum Face Mist or Heart Space Hydrosol are excellent options. These lightweight mists deliver a refreshing burst of hydration while calming and revitalizing the skin. Keep one in your bag for instant refreshment on hot days or after a workout.
- Body Care: Don’t forget your body! Our Purify Body Oil and Purify Essential Oil can be used for a soothing, hydrating post-shower ritual. They deeply hydrate and nourish the skin while leaving it smelling divine, and the oils are quickly absorbed without feeling greasy.
Topical Antioxidants: Defend Your Skin from Environmental stressors.
Sun exposure, pollution, and free radicals can accelerate skin aging and damage, so it’s essential to incorporate topical antioxidants into your skincare routine. These powerful ingredients help protect your skin from environmental stressors and support a healthy, youthful appearance.
Best antioxidants for summer skincare
- Vitamin C Serum: Our Vitamin C Serum is a must-have for brightening your complexion and protecting your skin from free radicals. It helps reduce dark spots, even out skin tone, and boosts collagen production for firmer, more youthful skin. Apply it in the morning under sunscreen for optimal protection against UV damage.
- Notox: When it comes to targeting fine lines and enhancing skin elasticity, Notox Ageless Glow Serumis your most obvious go-to solution. This serum is packed with potent plant-based antioxidants that combat oxidative stress and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, leaving your skin looking fresh and radiant.
How to use antioxidants
- Incorporate into your morning routine: Start your day with Notox, followed by Vitamin C Serum for an additionalhht boost of anti-aging benefits. Finish with sunscreen to lock in the protection.
- Layering: Layering antioxidant-rich products like Spectrum Face mist, Vitamin C Serum and Spectrum Shield Moisturiser helps shield the skin from the environmental stressors that can increase during summer.
- Protect your dermal layers: add a few drops of Replenish Elixir to your Spectrum Shield Moisturiser for more essential omegas to intensify hydration and skin barrier protection. Avoid harsh cleansers that can damage your skin barrier and stick to Renew Enzyme Cleanser or Soothe Cleansing Oil.
Soothing and Cooling Care: Calm Your Skin After Sun Exposure
After a long day in the sun, your skin can feel hot, dry, and irritated. Cooling products are essential to reduce redness, soothe inflammation, and restore hydration.
Top soothing and cooling ingredients
- Herbal Rescue Gel: If your skin feels inflamed or overheated, our Herbal Rescue Gel can feel like your best friend. This gel combines the cooling effects of aloe vera with the anti-inflammatory properties of chamomile, making it perfect for calming sun-kissed skin. Apply generously to your face and body for an immediate cooling effect.
- Calm Elixir: If your skin is irritated or inflamed after sun exposure, the Calm Elixir is a natural solution. Its blend of calming herbal extracts helps to reduce redness and provides a cooling sensation, ideal for replenishing the skin’s moisture balance.
- Cooling Masks: For an extra dose of hydration and relief, try our Glow Mineral C Mask blended with Soothe Cream. This mask contains antioxidants, Vitamin C, and hydrating minerals that not only brighten your complexion but also provide cooling relief after sun exposure.
How to incorporate soothing treatments
- Post-Sun Relief: Keep Herbal Rescue Gel in the fridge for an extra-cooling effect when you apply it to your skin after sun exposure. The Calm Elixir can be used throughout the day to soothe and reduce inflammation.
- Relaxing Mask: Treat your skin to a weekly Glow Mineral C Mask for a brightening, calming, and cooling treatment that deeply hydrates and revitalizes your complexion.
Sun Protection: The Foundation of Every Summer Routine
No summer skincare routine is complete without sunscreen. UV exposure is the leading cause of premature aging, dark spots, and skin damage, so protecting your skin is essential.
- Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen: Make sure to apply sunscreen every day, even if you’re indoors or the weather is cloudy.
- Reapply Regularly: Be sure to reapply every two hours, or more frequently if you’re swimming or sweating.
- Physical Protection: In addition to sunscreen, wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses to shield your skin from harmful UV rays.
Gentle Exfoliation: Keep Your Skin Glowing
Exfoliation is a vital step to remove dead skin cells and reveal a fresh, glowing complexion. During the summer, your skin’s natural turnover rate speeds up, so gentle exfoliation is necessary to maintain smooth, radiant skin.
- Exfoliating Products: Incorporate our All 4 One Exfoliant for a gentle scrub 2-3 times a week. Combine with Renew Enzyme Cleanser for enzymatic exfoliation. Avoid harsh physical scrubs that can irritate sun-exposed skin. Instead, look for gentle exfoliants like enzyme-based products that refresh your skin without causing damage.
- Face and Body Scrubs: You can also use our Rainforest Body Polish to gently exfoliate the skin during your shower. The natural oils help buff away dead skin cells, leaving your body feeling soft and smooth.
Embrace Summer with Healthy, Radiant Skin
With the right products and consistent care, your skin can look and feel its best all summer long. Hydration, antioxidants, sun protection, and soothing treatments are key to maintaining a healthy, glowing complexion during the warm months.
By incorporating our nourishing products, like the Vitamin C Serum, HA + Serum, Herbal Rescue Gel, and Glow Mineral C Mask, you’ll be giving your skin everything it needs to stay refreshed, protected, and radiant. Whether you’re combating the summer heat, soothing irritated skin, or locking in moisture, our products are designed to work together to keep your skin glowing, balanced, and beautifully nourished.
Stay hydrated, stay protected, and enjoy the summer with glowing, healthy skin!