Summer Skin Solutions: Do You Have Your Essential Sunshine Stash?
What happens to your skin in Summer? And we’re not just talking about a healthier glow! Sure, your skin may look brighter, feel less dry and even get that hint of sun-kissed colour you love, but other things that may need support are happening. Weather always means change, and for the body’s largest organ, the skin, when the heat hits, it sends signals that it needs help cooling down. So, what skin solutions equal beautiful skin this season? We’ve got you covered!
Given South Africa’s year-round sunny climate, the summer months bring intense heat and higher UV indices, increasing risks to skin health, eye safety, and the likelihood of skin cancers. If sunscreen isn’t already a priority in your skincare routine, now is the time to commit fully. While concerns about oilier skin in summer are valid, the right sunscreen formulation remains essential. Beyond sun protection, it helps prevent sun-induced ageing and pigmentation issues. For those with conditions like melasma, UV exposure can darken existing patches and create an uneven skin tone, making effective sun protection even more critical during summer when pigmentation can worsen significantly.
Skin Renewal’s suggestions
Lamelle Ovelle D3 is a one-a-day oral supplement made with a super antioxidant to protect the body from free radicals, lowering skin-damaging enzymes, boosting natural hyaluronic acid hydration and significantly improving the appearance of hormonal pigmentation. Additionally, Skin Renewal experts suggest using the Lamelle Helase Photo-Repair Tint SPF50+, which provides light to medium coverage, offering exceptional protection against the full spectrum of light. Available in four shades, this product blends seamlessly into the skin, delivering long-lasting coverage that withstands even the hottest and most humid conditions.
Your Essential Sunshine Stash: The Happy Skin Hitlist
It’s not just SPF that needs to be “added to the cart.” Homecare is the foundation of everyday happy and healthy skin. So what’s your skin telling you? Does it need more oil control or perhaps a boost in hydration? While these conditions sit on the opposite end of the skin spectrum, they are both very relevant when feeling the heat. For many South Africans – especially those living where it’s humid – hot, sticky weather makes their skin go into sebum (oil) overdrive. For this, look at your face wash and also how you’re cleansing. Does your cleanser have ingredients like glycolic acid or salicylic acid? A gel or foam formulation with actives like these (find them both in SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Cleanser Gel) helps to rid pores of oil and dirt. And remember to wash up into your hairline. This area is usually forgotten, which can mean breakouts along the hairline or the outer edges of your face.
If you want more oil in your skin, you’re likely feeling dry thanks to the sun. Yes, that nemesis again! Unfortunately, it does absorb the moisture from the skin, meaning your face feels drier and could look flaky. Up your targeted treatments; boost with a hydration serum in the form of hyaluronic acid. Look to Lamelle’s Corrective HA Plus Serum to keep skin plumped with moisture.
Ready for your Summer skin transformation? The heat needn’t mean bad things for your face. With just a few add-ins and tweaks, your skin will glow beautifully. Enjoy getting prepped and ready for the season ahead!
Happy Skin Hitlist for Summer
SkinCeuticals Blemish and Age Cleaning Gel
SkinCeuticals Blemish and Age Cleansing Gel is an active, exfoliating cleanser designed for ageing skin types prone to acne and breakouts. This powerful gel cleanser decongests pores, smooths skin texture, and brightens the complexion, making it ideal for those with oily skin, photodamage, pigmentation, and uneven skin tone.
R1050.00 | 240ml
Heliocare 360 Pigment Solution Fluid SPF 50
Heliocare 360 Pigment Solution Fluid SPF 50 is an ultra-light protection formulation for correcting and preventing hyperpigmentation.
R625.00 | 50ml
Lamelle Correctives HA Plus Serum
Lamelle Corrective HA Plus Serum is a revolutionary anti-ageing treatment that effectively increases skin elasticity and hydration. It’s the first product containing five Hyaluronic Acid types and two Hyaluronidase inhibitors.
R840.00 | 30ml
Visit one of Skin Renewals Aesthetic Clinics for a full consultation on skincare and treat yourself to some of the suggested products for happy skin.