Summer Skincare

Summer can be a time when looking good is effortless, a sun-kissed glow coupled with a cheery disposition and some light tailoring; perfect. Or it can be a nightmare; dry and sunburnt skin, raised stress levels and restrictive, sweaty clothing. But this worst-case scenario can be avoided through careful preparation and a suitable grooming regime.

Healthy skin is a great accessory in the warmer months. Increased outdoors-time, more daylight and less clothing mean your visage will be coming under far more scrutiny than during those winter months spent in the dark. A healthy glow is key, but it’s not always plain-sailing; we cover the main problem’s you’ll face this summer and the solutions available to you:

Dehydrated skin is lacking in moisture, which can lead to tightness, loss of elasticity and a reduction in the skin’s effectiveness as a protective barrier, causing further problems such as sunburn. Insufficient fluid intake is one cause and can be simply remedied by making sure you drink plenty of water, but this will not single-handedly remedy or reverse surface dehydration.

Dry Skin

Although it's easy to assume that they are the same problem, dry skin is a subtlely different affliction. Whereas the sun and wind can cause dehydration, environmental factors are less likely to play a direct part in the drying out of skin. Unsuitable product use is the main issue here; harsh chemicals found in synthetic cleansers and commercial soaps will carelessly remove essential oils from the skin, leaving it dry, flaky and vulnerable.

To ensure that this never becomes a problem for you, use only products made from natural ingredients such as DR Harris Mild Skin Tonic to tone and cleanse or Hierbas de Ibiza Aloe Vera soap. These will still leave the skin spotless and free of daily impurities, but in a much healthier condition and without the risk of long term damage.

This advice should help you maintain a healthy glow all year round.