Our skin often behaves differently during summers due to various factors such as increased heat, humidity, sun exposure, and outdoor activities.
In fact, different skin types may exhibit varying behaviors and reactions. Here’s how each skin type typically behaves during the summer months:
- Normal Skin:
- Normal skin tends to maintain a balanced level of oil production and hydration during summers.
- It may experience minimal changes or issues, such as occasional oiliness in the T-zone or slight dehydration, especially with prolonged sun exposure.
- Oily Skin:
- Oily skin tends to become oilier and more prone to breakouts during summers due to increased heat and humidity.
- The excess oil production can lead to a shiny complexion, enlarged pores, and an increased risk of acne flare-ups.
- Oily skin may also be more susceptible to heat rash and fungal infections in areas prone to sweating.
- Combination Skin:
- Combination skin typically exhibits a mix of oily and dry areas, with the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) being oilier and the cheeks being drier.
- During summers, combination skin may experience increased oiliness in the T-zone due to heat and humidity, while the cheeks may remain relatively dry or become slightly dehydrated.
- Dry Skin:
- Dry skin may become drier and more prone to dehydration during summers, as exposure to heat, sun, and air conditioning can exacerbate moisture loss.
- Dry skin may feel tight, rough, or flaky, especially after prolonged sun exposure or swimming in chlorinated pools.
Regardless of skin type, it’s essential to adapt your skincare routine to address the specific needs and challenges that arise during summers, ensuring that your skin remains healthy, balanced, and protected throughout the season.
Here’s how individuals with different skin types can take care of their skin during summers:
- Normal Skin:
- Cleanse: Use a gentle cleanser containing ingredients such as Aloe vera, Hibiscus, Oatmeal, twice daily to remove dirt, sweat, and sunscreen without stripping the skin’s natural oils. Make sure their pH range between to 5 to 5.5
- Hydrate: Apply a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer to keep the skin hydrated without feeling greasy.
- Protect: Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher daily, reapplying every two hours and after swimming or sweating.
- Refresh: Keep facial mists or hydrating sprays on hand to refresh and cool the skin throughout the day.
- Oily Skin:
- Cleanse: Use a foaming cleanser containing ingredients such as Orange peel, Moringa, Tea tree to control excess oil and prevent breakouts. Make sure their pH range between to 4 to 5.2.
- Tone: Apply a non-alcoholic toner to help balance the skin’s pH and tighten pores after cleansing.
- Soothe: Use face pack/masks containing ingredients such as Neem, Manjistha, Bakuchi, Tulsi etc which will help in controlling excess oil production and potential breakouts.
- Moisturize: Choose oil-free, mattifying moisturizers or gels to hydrate the skin without adding shine.
- Protect: Opt for lightweight, non-comedogenic sunscreens specifically formulated for oily skin to prevent clogged pores and breakouts.
- Combination Skin:
- Cleanse: Use a mild, pH-balanced cleanser to remove impurities without drying out the skin. Make sure their pH range between to 5 to 5.5. Look for plant based, coconut derived surfactant which is sulphate free.
- Soothe: Use face pack/masks containing ingredients such as Mulethi, Brahmi, Kaolin clay, Ratanjot, Neem, Tulsi etc which will help in reducing blackheads, whiteheads that comes with enlarged pores.
- Hydrate: Use a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer to provide hydration without clogging pores or exacerbating oiliness.
- Protect: Apply sunscreen to all areas of the face, focusing on the T-zone, which may be more prone to sun exposure and oiliness.
- Dry Skin:
- Cleanse: Use a gentle cleanser that contain ingredients such as Aloe vera and oatmeal that won’t strip the skin’s natural oils or further dry out the skin. Also, one should look out for a cleaner with a pH range of 5.5.
- Hydrate: Apply rich, emollient moisturizers containing ingredients like glycerin to replenish moisture and prevent dehydration.
- Soothe: Use hydrating facial masks containing ingredients like aloe vera, Triphala, Nirgundi, Shatavari, Moringa and oatmeal to soothe and nourish dry, irritated skin.
- Protect: Choose moisturizing sunscreens with added antioxidants to protect dry skin from sun damage and environmental stressors.
In addition to these skincare tips, it’s essential to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, wear protective clothing and accessories like hats and sunglasses, seek shade during peak sun hours, and avoid excessive sun exposure to minimize skin damage and maintain a healthy complexion throughout the summer season.