Summer Skin Care Essentials & Best Practices
After a thankfully lengthy spring, summer seems to be on the horizon, and I’m trying to be ready for it. We have summer clothes out of seasonal clothing storage; we’re seeing more stone fruits at the market; and I think I’ve just about got all my summer skin care essentials on hand!
The great thing about “summer skincare” is embracing the au natural vibe. The vibe works with the carefree summer mentality, but with the heat, natural just works better!
Below are some ideal products to have on hand (yes, obviously there are non toxic sunscreens in there) as well as some basic practices to enjoy a healthier summer (superficially of course – I mean – on your skin)!
Summer Skincare
Here are my 10 must have summer skincare essentials. And I feel as though I have NAILED my morning and evening skincare routines for the weather right now, so that’s below as well!
Between the sunscreen, makeup, sweat, etc., cleaning your face well every night is SO IMPORTANT. Double cleansing is my new favorite thing – it’s GREAT at cleaning everything off your skin. See how to use a cleansing balm and how to double cleanse. You can even skip the charcoal mask for pores with a double cleanse routine!!
I use this Vitamin C serum year round, but it’s a summer skin care essential. It helps even skin tone, brightens with each use, and helps protect your skin from environmental stressors, blue-light damage, and premature aging!
I love face oils in the morning all year round but especially in summer. They’re lightweight and great at holding in moisture without ‘clogging’ pores. This one smells great and feels just as good – it’s the best facial oil.
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Between extra hyperpigmentation with so much time in the sun and a desire for great skin (with little makeup), I can’t recommend this exfoliating mask enough. It has physical and chemical exfoliants for the smoothest skin ever and it’s by the cleanest skincare brand!
You’ll always see a tinted SPF in my makeup and skincare routines – see this list of the best tinted sunscreen for face. Great skincare is how I was able to stop wearing foundation – something for which my skin thanks me in the summer!
This essential balm is one of those magical products! I use it on my hands every night for hydration and for sun spots. I’ve also used it on my décolleté and arms for the same reason – even skin tone. It’s magical!!
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True Enlightenment Scalp Scrub
Itchy, dry scalp? This scrub makes your dreams come true. Buildup from products and sweat? The scrub will clean your scalp to let your shampoo perform even better. It’s a MUST-HAVE in your shower. Use code LUCI15 for 15% off.
If you ever wished your body lotion could do more, this body treatment is for you. Hydration, firming, brightening, and toning – in just a few days of use, you’ll see a difference! So, so good.
Summer Must Dos for Self-Care
So while I love the ease and outdoors of summer, there are a few things that I prioritize in summer!
The first is drinking water. Well, I probably can’t prioritize this any more than I do year round, but it’s always top of mind. Water consumption is good for digestion, body function, brain function, as well as your skin and nails. So let’s just say drinking enough water/hydrating liquids is the first step of my summer skincare regimen.
NOTE: If you struggle to drink enough water, try a water enhancer. Anything to help you get and stay hydrated is a win! Check out this thorough review of water enhancers to find which is best for you!
Ok. And, another no brainer: sunscreen. I’m religious about putting sunscreen on my face every day, all year, but I’m not as great at putting it on my body – I’m working on it.
Besides having a product that I don’t mind using (i.e. great consistency and SPF), I also try to keep it accessible. Our family sunscreens are in a single place in the bathroom and I’m apt to keep a small container in my purse/car. Keep it handy!
And then…cleansing. No, I’m not here to say more showers in the summer (don’t judge me), but my face can feel gross at the end of a hot summer day. Between sweat, sunscreen, makeup, and just life, cleansing is a must at night. I’m wildly obsessed with this cleansing oil.
You apply it to dry skin and just rub it around until you’ve loosened everything on your face. I can even open my incredibly sensitive eyes after I’ve wiped it over. Then just rinse off with water and apply follow up products. (see my picks for the best natural mascara – especially for sensitive eyes).
And, finally, listen to your body. It’s easy in summer to have too many plans and not enough down time. It’s also easy to underestimate your time out in the hot sun. And it’s easy to get dehydrated. Whatever it is, be sure to check in with your body (emotional and physical) and keep tabs on what you need, not just what you want!
Morning/Evening Routines
Ok. These are my current skincare routines and I’m SO HAPPY with them. Feel free to email me or comment below with any questions about products. I also listed discount codes where applicable.
MORNING SKINCARE ROUTINE
That vitamin c is honestly the BEST Vitamin C serum I’ve ever used.
EVENING SKINCARE ROUTINE
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Summer Skin Care Products
- Tinted SPF
- Hand Cream
- Lip Moisturizer (see this hydrating, clean Dior Lip Glow dupe)
- Cleansing Oil
- Mineral SPF
- Dry Shampoo
- Charcoal Mask
- Body Oil
- Face Oil
If you like fragrance, you’ll want to try this line of nontoxic perfume. There are scents for all sorts. They’re all beautiful and sensual!!
For skincare products, I recommend skin brightening products to help with hyperpigmentation from lots of time in the sun. For more intensive products, check out natural retinol products that won’t make your skin too sensitive in sunlight.
With the perfect summer skin care setup, you can easily get your summer makeup figured out. I love the ease of summer makeup. My natural color makes it all so much easier!
And interestingly enough, I find summer a great time to grow natural nails – it makes a busy season all the more easy!
