With rising temperatures, skin tends to produce more oil, lose water more easily, and react more sensitively to the use of heavy products. In this content, you will understand how to adapt your skincare routine for summer, prioritizing lightness, protection, and smarter choices, without excess.
Why does skincare need to change in the summer?
During the summer, factors such as heat, sweat, humidity, and increased sun exposure directly affect the skin. It is common to notice:
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increased oiliness,
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sensation of stuffy skin,
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more visible pores,
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Loss of vitality and uneven texture.
Therefore, this is the ideal season to review habits and simplify your routine, opting for formulas that respect the skin's natural balance.
Smart summer routine: less excess, more care.
A smart routine doesn't mean doing less for your skin, but choosing better. In summer, the ideal is to focus on a few essential steps, with multifunctional products and fluid textures that deliver results without weighing down the skin.
This logic is connected to the concept of minimalist skincare , which values consistency, effectiveness, and conscious choices. IYS delves deeper into this topic in the article " Minimalist Skincare – How Less Can Be More in Your Routine ," which can help you rethink your routine in a more practical way.
The essential steps of summer skincare.
1. Balanced cleaning
Cleansing remains the foundation of the routine, but it needs to be gentle. In hot weather, harsh formulas can cause a rebound effect, increase oiliness, and disrupt the skin's microbiota. Ideally, opt for products that cleanse without drying, respecting and protecting the skin's microbiota, maintaining a feeling of freshness and comfort throughout the day.
To that end, IYS offers light and effective cleansing options that adapt to different skin needs. The Hydrating Micellar Water gently cleanses, removes impurities and makeup while hydrating, protecting, and providing an immediate feeling of freshness. The Enzymatic Cleansing Powder is ideal for those seeking a deeper cleanse, with gentle exfoliation through enzymes that help remove dead cells, unclog pores, and improve skin radiance, all without friction and with a gentle approach to the skin.
2. Treatment with light textures
In summer, skin responds better to treatments with a light texture and fast absorption. Serums and concentrated formulas help care for the skin, improve texture, and preserve its radiance, without leaving a heavy or oily feeling.
Within this framework, IYS offers solutions that prioritize effectiveness and thermal comfort. The Firming Serum is a lightweight treatment option that helps reduce lines, improves skin firmness, and contributes to a more even complexion, with rapid absorption. For the eye area, the IYS Eye Stick offers targeted care with an immediate refreshing effect, helping to reduce puffiness and dark circles and leaving the eyes looking more rested, especially on warmer days.
It's important to remember that, with the heat, sleepless nights, and increased sun exposure, the eye area tends to show signs of tiredness. To better understand this process and learn how to care for this area gently, it's worth checking out the article " Dark circles in summer: why they appear more and how to care for them gently " .
3. Hydration in the right amount
Even in summer, skin needs hydration to maintain balance, comfort, and barrier function. The difference lies in the choice of formulas: textures suited to the climate help preserve natural radiance without leaving skin feeling heavy throughout the day.
It's interesting to consider facial moisturizers that complement each other throughout your routine. During the day, lighter formulas help maintain hydration, radiance, and protection against external aggressors. At night, textures developed for rest contribute to skin renewal and the recovery of hydration lost throughout the day.
For those seeking this continuous care, it's worth exploring IYS's daytime and nighttime facial cream options , designed to complement each other throughout the day.
4. Sun protection: an essential step.
Regardless of skin type or chosen routine, daily use of sunscreen is essential, especially in summer. It helps prevent blemishes, premature aging, and damage caused by UV exposure.
It's also important to consider what type of sunscreen is most suitable for your skin type at this time of year. Lighter textures tend to be better tolerated in the heat, especially for oily and combination skin, while other formulas may work better for dry or sensitive skin.
Ideally, sunscreen should be applied as the last step in your daytime routine and reapplied throughout the day as needed to ensure continuous protection.
To take with you for summer:
Summer invites a lighter approach to skincare. By simplifying your routine, choosing products suitable for the weather, and maintaining consistent sun protection, you can care for your skin more comfortably, effectively, and in a balanced way throughout the season.
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