With the mini-heatwave forecast expected in the UK, protecting your skin is critical for maintaining health and avoiding sun and heat harm. Use skincare procedures to protect yourself from UV rays, dehydration, and heat-related disorders.
Therefore, we are sharing tips on how to adjust your skincare routine in a heatwave, provided by Olga Skydan, a certified cosmetologist and dermatologist from the face yoga app Luvly.
Don’t forget to hydrate
Keeping your skin hydrated is always essential—especially in hot weather. To counteract sweating, drink lots of water, and eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. If your skin starts to look dry, a hydrating serum or facial mist can provide some fast relief.
Avoid oil-based products
As temperatures soar, your skin produces more oil. Any oil-based products you use will just sit on the surface giving you a greasy glow. You don’t have to go completely oil-free if your skin is sensitive or dry. Instead, opt for a water-based makeup remover.
Use moisturizer in the morning
While your skin is busy coping with the heat, it won’t have time to soak up all the heavy creams you’re slathering on. A light moisturizer will keep it feeling comfortable. So, switch to lightweight yet hydrating serums that won’t put too much strain on your skin.
Apply sunscreen regularly
UV rays cause sunburn, aging, and skin cancer, so you want a generous dose of protection. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that’s SPF 30 at a minimum. Reapply every two hours—and even sooner if you’re swimming or sweating. And don’t forget your lips. For that, you’ll need a lip balm with SPF to protect against burns and dehydration.
Protect your eyes
You can’t smother your eyes with sunscreen, so shield them with sunglasses instead. But choose carefully. Prolonged exposure increases the risk of cataracts and other eye conditions, so you’ll need a pair with 100% UVA and UVB protection to keep your eyes safe from the sun.
Use cooling products
If you happen to stay out a little too long or forget to top up your sunscreen? Cooling ingredients such as aloe vera, cucumber, or menthol can offer relief from the dryness and itchiness of sunburn.
Add wide-brimmed hats to your look
First, it protects your face and neck from harmful UV rays, reducing the risk of sunburn and premature aging of the skin. Second, a hat helps keep you cool, preventing overheating and sunstroke. Third, it is a stylish accessory that can complement any summer outfit, adding elegance and charm.
