After what seems like weeks of incessant rain, finally much of Australia will have summer-like temperatures to look forward to, with some locations having highs of 40ºC.
Warm weather can form new challenges for all sorts of skin types. This seven step guide is here to help you make the most of your summer and master the perfect glowy skin.
The experts at WeThrift have shared their seven top tips to help you live out your hot girl summer dreams and have the most desirable glowing skin.
Seven Tips for glowy skin this summer:
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Wear SPF
If you are a skincare enthusiast you’ve probably heard this plenty of times before, but wearing SPF is a vital part of your routine. You can go to your local aesthetician or your favourite skincare youtuber and they will all most likely say this is the most important step to protect your skin from sun damage and help you to achieve that glowing summer look.
With how hot the sun gets in Australia it comes at no surprise that you may need to reapply that sunscreen to maximise the effect. Always make sure you apply SPF as the last step of your skincare routine.
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Use makeup that has SPF
I know most of us would rather go bare faced on these hot summer days. But for those of you who want an extra glam look or have exciting plans that you feel the need to wear makeup for. Make sure that foundation or BB cream has SPF in it, this helps protect your skin even further.
Pro tip: try and use a lightweight foundation to ensure your pores don’t get clogged up otherwise breakouts can happen.
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Wear protective clothing
Dust off your favourite sunglasses, grab a sun hat and protect yourself from the beaming rays – this simple step can benefit your skin more than you think. It’s particularly important to protect your eyes and the skin surrounding them, including your eyelids.
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Make sure to exfoliate
Regular exfoliation is important, this doesn’t mean exfoliating every single day, twice per week is considered the appropriate amount. Using a gentle scrub is enough to get rid of the dead skin which helps give your skin a fresh and radiant look.
Pro tip: make your own homemade face scrub that has natural sugars and oils to maintain a summer glow.
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Use a multipurpose moisturiser
To reduce the amount of products you use, try using a multi purpose face moisturiser if you have acne prone skin or you tend to have a lot of blemishes. A combo of moisturiser and SPF will be your new best friend.
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Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
Hydration is an extremely important factor when mastering your ideal summer skincare routine. Making sure you drink enough water throughout the day should be your priority, we often get extremely dehydrated without even noticing. So grab the biggest water bottle you can find and start drinking…
In addition to the many health benefits, drinking water can also help maintain your skin’s elasticity, reduce puffiness and prevent acne amongst other things . You can even switch it up and add lemon or strawberries to make your water taste even better.
7. Add vitamin C to your routine
Many dermatologists will advise you to use serums or any products that contain Vitamin C. Particularly in the summer season, as it is known to protect against harmful UVA rays. All you need is just a few drops to help combat hyperpigmentation, improve fine lines and aid collagen production.
Whatever your plans this summer, we hope a summer skincare routine is a priority for you!
Source: Wethrift
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This article was sourced from a media release sent by Kudzai Chinez @ JBH
