5 important skincare tips to protect your skin from heatwave

Amidst the scorching summer heat and increased temperatures, sun exposure could be lethal for the skin when mixed with the bad air quality and pollution.   It is important to protect your skin from the harsh UVA/UVB rays of the sun, sweat, and other environmental pollutants.

Here are the 5 essential skincare tips on how to protect your skin in the heat wave:

1- Sunscreen daily

It is necessary to apply at least an SPF30 every day. UVA and UVB rays can also penetrate glass so even if you think you’re protected when indoors, think again. Don’t forget to also apply it on your neck and arms, and any other exposed part of your body. Reapply every few hours, and more frequently if you are sweating or swimming.

2- Use a gentle cleanser

 A cleanser is very important to maintain a vibrant skin. Use it twice a day; preferably morning and night. While using a cleanser, make sure that it is suited to your skin type. A cleanser should not strip your face, leaving a dry feeling, but should instead feel clean and moisturized at the same time.

Washing your face in the morning will remove the bacteria accumulated through the night, as well as remove the excess from the last night’s products. Washing your face at the end of the day helps take off makeup and remove all the dust collected through the day.

3- Use a water based serum

With rising heat and humidity levels keep changing every second, your skin can feel dry and itchy one day and congested and oily the next. It is vital to keep hydration levels consistent throughout, and using a water based serum could prove significant.

Remember, there is a difference between dry skin and dehydrated skin. Dry skin is a skin type, while dehydrated skin requires most water.

Keeping your skin hydrated helps control oil and sebum production and helps strengthen the skin barrier.

4- Moisturize everyday

Moisturizing is another way to brighten your skin tone. But note that only lightweight moisturizer will help your skin feeling oily. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides are extremely hydrating while also being light and won’t weigh your skin down when used in appropriate formulas like gel or water based moisturizers.

5- Exfoliation

Sweat, sunscreen, pollution, and other makeup products can build up on your face during summers and get into your pores, leading to breakouts. Try using chemical exfoliators regularly – but not daily – to unclog pores and even out your skin tone. If you’re using a new exfoliator, do a patch test prior to using it on your face to make sure there are no bad reactions.