Tips to get your skin ready for the hot and silly season
Perth has had some absolute scorchers over the last couple of weeks. Yes, Summer is nearly here!
Do you know what else is nearly here? Time to get hot and silly over the festive season as well.
What does that mean for you? The beach, time with family, lots of food, presents, a few cheeky drinks, and plenty of time to be jolly.
What does that mean for your skin? It’s important to get your skin ready for Summer and the silly season, having it look it’s best for all the festivities ahead.
How? Read on to find out.
Air-conditioning
We love it and wonder how we ever lived without it but have you ever thought about how it may be impacting your skin?
During the Summer when the weather is hot we go from the cool air-conditioning indoors to the dry heat in the outdoors on a regular basis. What you may not know, is that air-conditioning takes the water out of your skin (as does the heat of course), so this can really dehydrate our skin this is where we need to get back to our masks, serums, the usual correct cleanser, regular exfoliation, sun care etc to help combat its effect and protect the surface of our skin.
Dry heat and wind
A Perth Summer is very hot, dry and windy.
None of the above helps us with our skin. In fact it leads our skin to become extremely dehydrated, not to mention the rest of our body.
It all comes down to: Hydrate, Mask, Moisturise, Protect.
Alcohol
Ah, alcohol. We drink a lot more of this during the hot and silly season (perhaps more than we’d like to admit).
Not only can this make our liver a little unhappy it can do the same for our skin. Alcohol increases inflammation and changes the hormonal milieu in the skin which can aggravate inflammatory skin conditions like acne and rosacea.
Too much alcohol can even make your face look bloated, red and puffy and no one wants that. So, how do we care for our skin in summer?
You could turn your air-conditioning off, stay indoors and quit drinking altogether, but we can guarantee you won’t want to do that!
Don’t worry, there are some ways to give your skin some TLC with:
Masks – The right mask can work wonders for your skin’s hydration.
Serums – Serums help boost hydration, protect and plump the skin.
Cleansing - Cleansing rids the skin of toxins, balances and helps nourish your skin.
Exfoliation – Exfoliate regularly to remove dead cells.
Moisturising – Regular moisturising with the correct cream is essential
Sun protection - You must wear sunscreen every single day, especially in summer.
Hydration – Drink lots of water – LOTS of water!
Cut down on your alcohol consumption and add soda water for extra hydration.
Not only will these tips help you with your hydration this silly season, but they will also help prevent the visible signs of premature ageing too – bonus!
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