{"id":11142,"date":"2020-01-15T06:18:09","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T06:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.womenshealthandfitness.com.au\/?p=11142"},"modified":"2020-01-15T06:18:09","modified_gmt":"2020-01-15T06:18:09","slug":"summertime-calls-for-these-skincare-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.womenshealthandfitness.com.au\/health-beauty\/summertime-calls-for-these-skincare-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Summertime Calls for These Skincare Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Longer days, cloudless blue skies, not too cool nights\u2014summer\u2019s on the horizon. And nicer weather means more time spent outside in the heat and sun. As you plan your outdoor adventures, whether it\u2019s a weekend camping trip or afternoon soccer game, it pays to keep skincare in mind. Here are five tips to keep your skin healthy while indulging in some of that sweet, sweet sunshine this summer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Skincare is Seasonal<\/b><\/h2>\n

Hotter weather requires a skin routine rethink\u2014lighter product during the day and heavier creams at night. Lightweight day moisturizers will absorb quickly, perfect to avoid your creams mixing in with sweat and naturally produced oils. Plan for any sun exposer situation by switching to a daytime moisturizer with a broad-spectrum SPF of 15+, skin tone depending. Whether your skin is naturally more oily or dry, there\u2019s a product for every skin type, like this <\/span>Protective Day Lotion<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Cream<\/span><\/a> from Celavive\u00ae\u2020. And as the heat rises, lighten up on the makeup. Use bronzer on just the high points of your face and reduce your routine to only the essentials to show off a beautifully natural look.<\/span><\/p>\n

After a long day of <\/span>sweating<\/span>\u2014er, <\/span>glistening<\/span><\/i>\u2014and sun exposure, nothing feels better than some nighttime skin rejuvenation. Throw your favorite sheet mask in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to enjoy a chillingly refreshing facial treatment. Take a cool shower to reduce your core body temperature, then use a moisturizer before completely drying off for added hydration. Your skin will feel nourished and you\u2019ll sleep better, too.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rethink Your Sunscreen<\/b><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s true you can get a healthy dose of vitamin D from direct exposure to <\/span>ultraviolet (UV)<\/span><\/a> rays, but fairer-skinned folks may only need a quick 15 minutes to get their vitamin fix. And it\u2019s no mystery that excessive exposure to those UV rays is a contributing factor for <\/span>melanoma<\/span><\/a>, a form of skin cancer. We all know it, yet we still painfully avoid putting on sunscreen\u2014mention the acronym <\/span>SPF<\/span><\/a> and you can practically taste the bitter overspray in your youth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Great news: you don\u2019t need to resort to the same old sunscreen you grew up with. Turns out, there are some pretty bougie sunblocks out there, from mineral blends to lathering foams. I used Coppertone\u2019s foaming sunscreen lotion on a recent trip to Arches National Park, and I\u2019m completely sold. Plus, when you establish good sunscreen habits, your kids will, too. Remember to apply early and often, reapplying throughout the day as needed. And limit your UV time during the noon hours, when the sun\u2019s rays are the strongest\u2014and most damaging.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Make the Habit to Hydrate<\/b><\/h2>\n

Each one of your organs needs water to function properly, and your skin\u2014comprised of the epidermis, dermis, and subcutis\u2014is the largest organ of all. A lack of proper hydration, especially during the sweltering summer season, may leave skin itchy or dull, exaggerating the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. I struggle to keep my H2O intake up outside of the office, so here are a few suggestions I use to keep hydration top of mind:<\/span><\/p>\n