Summer Skincare Guide with Sebamed

Summer is here, and we all know what that means! T-shirt weather (finally ditching the jacket), fun beach days, relaxing holidays, and of course lots of barbecues . Throughout all this excitement though, it can be easy to forget about our skincare and how important it is to keep our skin protected during these summer months. That’s why we’ve put together this no-nonsense summer skincare guide, to help you keep your skin feeling fresh and healthy all summer long .

Cleansing your skin in the summer

Although it is extremely important to protect our skin from the effects of sun exposure while we’re out and about by wearing lots of sun cream (with at least SPF 30) and staying in the shade, protecting ourselves in the long run all starts with using the correct skincare products.

When we think about it, our skin encounters so many irritants during the summer season, it’s hard to keep track! For example, we may come into contact with sand and sea water during our beach days, grass and pollen from chilling in the garden or local park, chlorine from the swimming pool, and of course there’s our own sweat to think about too! This is why it’s so important to start and end our summer days with the perfect cleanser for both our face and body.

We recommend using sebamed’s face and body wash – perfect for sensitive or problematic skin, it provides gentle deep cleansing of the pores, helping you to remove these summer irritants from your skin without stripping it of its natural goodness. If you prefer to use a separate cleanser for your face, try using the sebamed cleansing bar – not only does it gently deep cleanse the pores, but its compact design makes it perfect for travelling!

Sebamed Face & Body Wash 200ml

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Sebamed Cleansingbar 100G

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Moisturising your skin in the summer

Now that we’ve thought about how to protect our skin from summer irritants, let’s take a moment to think about what hot weather actually does to our skin. How might our skin change during the summer months?

Typically, our skin secretes more oil in hot weather. This is because our sebaceous glands produce more sebum – an oily substance that forms a protective layer on the skin’s surface and helps maintain the skin’s moisture. Although it might seem like a good thing, the excess sebum and sweat is not a good combination! It can lead to an acne breakout or heat rash, so best to avoid this as much as possible. For those with underlying skin conditions like eczema and other forms of dermatitis, the heat can have the opposite effect, meaning skin can become dry and irritated during the summer season.

Sebamed Moisturising Lotion 200ml

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Other than cleansing the skin to remove excess sebum or sweat, a solution for both issues is to keep the skin moisturised. Moisturising the skin can not only soothe irritation caused by dryness, but can also help maintain a healthy balance of sebum on the skin for those with an oilier complexion. Don’t be fooled, oily skin does not always mean hydrated skin, and skipping out on the moisturiser will only make oily skin oiler! This is because the skin tries to make up for the lack of moisture by producing extra sebum.

So, if you’re looking for something that provides moisture without making your skin feel oily, we recommend using the sebamed moisturising lotion – its non-greasy and fast absorbing formula will help keep your skin feeling fresh all summer long!

- Don’t forget, another way of keeping the skin hydrated is to drink plenty of water throughout the day.

Protecting your hair and scalp in the summer

Now, we know what you’re thinking… “What about my hair?”

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered . This wouldn’t be a complete skincare guide if we didn’t mention the importance of maintaining a healthy scalp!

Caring for our hair and scalp is especially important during the summer months; like with our skin, our hair also encounters the same summer irritants. These irritants may stick to the hair, resulting in an itchy scalp, plus there’s nothing worse than walking around with sand in your hair!

It’s important to use a good shampoo that will not strip the hair and scalp of its natural oils. With sebamed’s everyday shampoo, you won’t have to worry about this – its formula is strong enough to wash away any irritants or impurities, yet gentle enough to be used daily. You’re welcome .

Sebamed Everyday Shampoo 200ml

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Now that we have everything we need to tackle these summer skincare obstacles, let’s get out there and enjoy the sunshine!