TOP TIPS FOR SUMMER SKINCARE

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TOP TIPS FOR SUMMER SKINCARE

N ZANNA • Jun 19, 2023

Make sure your skin is protected this summer ...

Summer is a time for holidays, days out, BBQs in the garden and soaking up the rays - it's also a great time to level up on your skin care. With longer days and hotter, more humid weather your skin can take a bit of a battering. We've put together our top tips to help you protect your skin while still enjoying the sunshine.

WEAR SUNSCREEN EVERY DAY

If you are going to do one thing to protect your skin - wear sunscreen! Yes, every day. Yes, even if you are not going outdoors (the strong UV rays can penetrate your windows). Yes, even if your moisturiser/make-up has it in it (it's usually not enough).

Look for sunscreens that offer at least SPF 30 and broad spectrum protection (protects against UVA and UVB rays). UVB rays can damage DNA and cause premature ageing as well as skin cancer so if you do not use an SPF you are putting yourself at risk of both.

There are many brands of sunscreen and the choice can be confusing but it is worth splurging on a high quality one for your face as it will be used every day. Some facial SPFs are multi-tasking so offer additional benefits to UV protection. Here are a few of our favourites:

Synergy 6 NX-Gen SPF 50 (great for ageing skin)

This tinted product ushers in a new era of sun protection and damage prevention. Synergy 6 is a multitasking, hardworking skincare product that's much more than just an SPF! Synergy 6 provides UVA/UVB protection, shields from blue light radiation from your devices, and has an environmental pollutant filter. It also contains peptides to stimulate new collagen production for firming and smoothing. Other benefits include skin barrier improvement and increased skin hydration.

Solarium Face Sun Cream SPF 50 (great for skin prone to sun spots and hyperpigmentation)

An SPF 50 cream specifically for the face with a lightweight and fast absorbing texture. It has the power to counteract ageing and hyperpigmentation concerns by reducing the production of melanin and fighting skin discolouration. The formulation contains highly broad and stable UVB/UVA protection. Made to be environmentally friendly as it’s water resistant and biodegradable in sea water.

Solarium Invisible Protection Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 (great for darker skin)

This broad spectrum SPF spray has a dry and lightweight feel with no white cast left behind, only glowing skin. Absorbs quickly and can be applied to both wet and dry skin. Easy to apply spray for mess free application. Provides lasting moisture and has an anti-dark spot action to prevent hyperpigmentation. Ocean friendly and water resistant so it's perfect for popping in your holiday bag.

Tebiskin UV-Sooth SPF 50 (great for sensitive skin)

A great option for sun protection for those with a more sensitive skin type, or who have a hard time finding an SPF that doesn’t irritate. This hydrating, soothing treatment cream helps to reduce redness and calm inflammation while providing the skin with a very high protection factor.

DON'T OVER CLEANSE YOUR FACE

When it’s hot, you might be tempted to wash your face more often or have several showers a day instead of just one. Your skin has natural moisturising factors (NMF) that help to hold hydration in the skin but over cleansing can strip these, leading to dehydrated skin. We recommend that you cleanse your face with a nourishing cleanser morning and night - we love the DIBI Milano Nourishing Milk and DIBI Milano Extreme Youth Cleanser which both cleanse your skin thoroughly without stripping it of it's NMF. If you find you are developing a shine during the day try a mattifying moisturiser such DIBI Milano Mattifying Moisturiser or use blotting papers to absorb excess sweat and oil instead of over cleansing.

USE AN ANTI-OXIDANT SERUM

Anti-oxidants are essential for effective summer skincare as they protect the skin from free radicals caused by UV damage. Free radicals cause oxidation in the skin which in turns leads to lines, wrinkles and discolouration (sun spots). Think about what happens to an apple if you cut into it and leave it uneaten - it goes brown as the flesh is affected by oxidation. Anti-oxidants also help to prevent the breakdown of collagen and elastin so can help your skin to retain it's firmness and elasticity. We recommend an anti-oxidant serum as these are able to be absorbed deeper into the skin. Our favourites are DIBI Milano Vitamin B-C-PP Concentrate, DIBI Milano Collagen and Elastin Concentrate, Skin Vital CE Ferulic and Alumier EverActive C&E, all of which are available in clinic.

KEEP MOISTURISING

Generally speaking, the air isn’t as dry in the summer as it is in the winter but your skin can still dry out so don't forget to moisturise. Saying that, a rich moisturiser may be too much if the weather is humid and your skin is sweating so switch to something lighter like a serum or a light moisturiser. Our summer favourites are:

DIBI Milano Hydra Perfection Hyaluronic Acid Concentrate - a lightweight serum containing a high concentration of hyaluronic acid to keep your skin hydrated without weighing it down. This is perfect to pop on under your SPF during the day and at night you can use the Hydra Perfection Extreme Moisturising Cream which is still light but will soothe your skin for bedtime.

GO LIGHTER ON YOUR MAKE UP

On warmer days, wearing thick make-up can clog up your skin leading to breakouts, and if it's hot and humid is likely to slide off your face. Let your skin breathe a bit by using a tinted SPF (see above) and instead of heavy foundation use a mineral powder or a bronzing powder to give your skin a summer glow. You could even consider having a summer skin peel to smooth your skin meaning you will need less make up. We recommend the Enerpeel Mandelic - a light, superficial skin peel which has no downtime and is safe to use during the summer months.

WEAR SUN PROTECTIVE ACCESSORIES

Summer is the perfect time to treat yourself to something from the Accessories department. We're thinking wide brimmed hats, baseball caps, oversized sunglasses and floaty cover ups to keep you looking and feeling cool. And don't just restrict your accessories to the beach or pool - chuck on your wide brimmed hat and sunnies when walking the dog, taking the kids to the park or having your post-lunch Sunday stroll. We suggest investing in a pair of sunnies which have UV-400 on the label for optimal protection. It's not just the effect of the sun's rays that can cause damage to the skin - if you don't protect your eyes you will be squinting in the sun which could result in the formation of lines and wrinkles.

I hope you have found this useful - if you would like more information about any of the products mentioned please give us a call on 01908 794174 or book your free skincare consultation by using the BOOK ONLINE button. We hope you have a great summer and enjoy the sunshine.

Nikki

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