5 tell-tale signs your skin is craving a summer skincare switch-up!

We’re always big advocates of changing up your skincare to suit the seasons, and although our skin type remains consistent (aside from hormonal fluctuations), it’s usually throwing signs that it needs a product switch-up! Here’s some signs to look out for:

1. Dry, tight and thirsty
   Sun exposure zaps the skin of moisture, and exposure to air conditioning more frequently can lead to the skin feeling tight or flaking, even with the increased sweating! Hydrating on the inside (even more in summer) and hydrating skincare on the outside can help balance this dehydration. Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane & Niacinamide are amazing ingredients for their ultra-hydrating properties in a lightweight, oil-free product.
   
   
2. Dark spots and pigmentation are appearing darker
   We are so much more active in the warmer months, especially in summer over the holiday period… We’re getting out and about more often, exercising in increased temperatures and the UV rays are stronger. Exposure to sun (even indirect exposure) can darken pigmentation and age spots, so increasing antioxidant-rich skincare is key to brightening and evening out the skin tone. 
   
   
3. Pores feel clogged & skin is lacking radiance
   Increased sunscreen, sweat and oil can build up in your skin so cleansing twice a day with a gentle, non-stripping pH balanced cleanser is important for keeping the skin clean. Many of our customers feel the need to double cleanse of an evening in summer too. To further clean the pores, AHA-rich skincare is powerful (yet gentle) at shedding the top layer of dead skin cells and smoothing the skin’s surface (hello new glow!)
   
   
   
   
4. A little too shiny!
   Who would have thought there would ever be such a thing as TOO DEWY?! While our extremely dry skin types are less likely to experience this, many normal, combination & oily skin types have an increase in oil production. Opting for oil-free products like Purifying Gel Cleanser & Kakadu Brightening Serum will help balance excess oils and tame the shine.
   
   
5. Red, sensitive or inflamed
   Increased temperatures can leave the skin feeling flushed, inflamed or sensitive. Plus, if you’re experiencing peri/menopause, this would be exacerbated! Calming skincare with aloe vera, green tea & chamomile are all effective ingredients in calming redness and reducing inflammation. We also love a cooling spritz throughout the day to instantly refresh and hydrate the skin!