Dermalogica - Top 6 Summer Skin Tips

Posted on July 12, 2013

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As bizarre as it is...we are blessed with a few good days of summer sun! Long may it last! But before everyone goes wild and you all bask in the sunshine, take note of our top 6 summer skin tips!

1. Exfoliate for clearer, smoother skin

What it does: In order to remove dead, dulling skin debris and prevent congestion you must exfoliate. This will also improve the hydration you get from your toners and moisturisers.

When: If you have time its best to exfoliate in the mornings prior to toning, moisturising, SPF and make-up application. Tip: Make-up will last longer on an exfoliated skin!

Don’t forget: After you exfoliate your body, follow with a hydrating body cream to seal in moisture, and always shield freshly exfoliated skin with an SPF.

2. Keep skin hydrated

How: Use intensive masques to up your level of hydration. Apply one to two times a week. Boosters are a great fit, working best when layered underneath a moisturiser. Toners are a refreshing moisturiser prep, working to even out skin porosity. Tip: Refresh with a revitalizing toner spritz at your desk, in the car, at the gym, on the plane!

3. Make friends with H20

Why: Higher temperatures and more time outside leads to dehydration, which can result in headaches and dizzy spells!

What you can do: 1 glass of plain, filtered water every day helps maintain critical moisture balance of the body and skin, and assist in detoxification. Tip: One you may not have hear - If you drink caffeinated beverages, you must triple the amount of water you drink!

Recommended: We say support the Irish brands and seek a nice Irish Mineral Water!

4. When in doubt, apply (and reapply!)

Why: IA common mistake is to apply suncream and think you're set up for the day. No way! You must apply enough, and apply frequently. Studies indicate that most people do not apply nearly as much SPF as they should.

How much: A teaspoon for the face and about a shot glass amount for the body.

How often: Re-apply every two hours. Tip: Stay out of the midday sun from mid-morning to late afternoon whenever you can. (Yes - Even in Ireland)

Bonus: Today’s sophisticated formulas and technology let you select sun protection that works with your skin condition. That means you can choose oil-free, mattifying formulas, extra emollient formulas for dry skin, or chemical free formulas for sensitized, reactive skin.

5. Soothe over-exposed skin

What: So you are a lobster from too much sun?

What’s next: Unfortunately, the damage is done, but the good news is you don’t have to suffer in pain! Super-soothing botanicals and cooling gels can help prevent peeling and reduce redness and inflammation.

How: Apply cooling balms generously over exposed skin, preferably at the first sight of a pink glow if you can catch it early.

Prevent: One blistering sunburn doubles your risk of melanoma -- remember to get a yearly skin exam by a doctor and perform a self-examination once a month to detect early warning signs of carcinomas and malignant melanoma. Look for a new growth or any skin change.

Recommended: After Sun Repair

6. Repair and treat sun damage

What causes skin damage: UV light causes photoaging in the form of brown spots, coarse skin and wrinkles, whether you have burned your skin or not. When sunlight comes in contact with skin a cascade of damage results (including the stripping of barrier lipids) causing inflammation, production of reactive oxygen molecules that affect healthy cell growth, and stimulation of collagen destructing enzymes.

What to do: Yes a bronzed beautiful beach ready body is what we crave, but over-tanned or burnt skin indicates damage. Bombard your skin with age-fighting ingredients to help undo any damage that may occur, and to further protect it from the ageing effects of UV.

Recommendation: Power Rich, MultiVitamin Power Recovery Masque, MAP-15 Regenerator.