6 Products You Need in Your Skin Care Routine This Summer
With warmer weather on the way and more sun on your skin, it’s time to give your routine a refresh.
Just like your wardrobe changes seasonally, your skin care routine should, too. Protect against pigmentation and maintain balanced hydration with these six summer skin care staples.
1. Crystal Clear
Warmer days lead to an increase in oil production, more sweat and more frequent SPF application, all of which can cause clogged pores. Crystal Clear clarifying pads blend salicylic, glycolic and lactic acids to unclog pores, exfoliate and promote cell turnover. One of these a few times a week can help keep breakouts at bay and reduce hyperpigmentation, leaving your skin clear, smooth and glowing.
2. Glow Factor
Second only to sunscreen (more on that later), a clinically formulated vitamin C serum, like our Glow Factor, offers essential protection against UV damage. Not only does it boost collagen for a healthy, glowing complexion, but vitamin C also combats oxidative stress that comes with increased sun exposure. This means it’ll help decrease signs of aging, like fine lines, wrinkles and sun spots.
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3. Youth Serum
Spring and summer often mean high humidity and hotter temperatures, which can make it hard to judge how much hydration your skin needs. If you're in a more humid environment, a lightweight moisturizer like Youth Serum is just the thing. In addition to its hydrating properties, Youth Serum can also help calm and soothe sun-induced inflammation and redness. Plus, it contains antioxidants that inhibit pigment production.
4. High Beam
High Beam brightening lotion is a great moisturizer for those in drier climates or with particularly dry skin. Made with hexylresorcinol, arbutin and a blend of botanical extracts, this lightweight formula deeply hydrates, helps minimize unwanted dark spots and prevents pigment from forming in the first place.
5. Sunscreen
Warmer temperatures usually mean more time outside. With this increase in sun exposure in mind, the most important product to keep in regular rotation is an easily-wearable SPF, like our Sheer Defense or 100% Mineral Tinted SPF. Formulated with vitamin E and hyaluronic acid, these SPFs do more than protect. They hydrate skin and slow signs of aging, too.
Both offer lightweight, tinted coverage on their own and layer nicely under makeup, too. Prefer something without a tint? We've got you covered with Clear Defense.
6. After Hours
Between travel, extended time in the sun and a desire for laid-back routines, regular retinol use isn't always realistic. After Hours retexturizing therapy is a gentle yet effective alternative. Formulated with an advanced peptide complex, two forms of azelaic acid and barrier-supportive hydrators, this nightly treatment promotes collagen, refines texture and enhances clarity without increasing sun sensitivity. Keeping retinol in rotation? Use After Hours on off nights for extra barrier support.
