Summer brings with it scorching heat which leads to water loss leading to dehydration and subsequently redness and irritation of the skin. Summer heat tends to mean more sweat, more oil and hence oily and heavy skin. This calls for a perfect summer skincare routine to follow. Following are some ways you can maintain your skin in this red-hot summer-

1. Changing your face wash according to the season is a must. With the change of seasons, comes the change of skin type. Your skin changes from dry during winter to oily during summer. This is the main reason why you should change your face wash according to the season. These 5 face washes are suggested by dermatologists to add to your summer skincare.
2. Lightening up your skin-care routine in summer is quintessential. The heat and humidity is the main reason for swapping heavy cleansers such as oil-based cleansers with lightweight cleansers such as foaming cleansers. Foaming cleansers are available in a wide range such as gentle foaming, salicylic acid foaming cleansers, rice water face washes, and certain customized foaming face washes based on your skin type.
3. Sunscreen is the main step of the summer skincare routine. Dermatologists recommend broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or more. Some brands that provide affordable sunscreens are Innisfree, House of Beauty, Earth Rhythm, Reequil, The derma co, VLCC, Lotus Herbals, good vibes, and many more. Check out Sunscreens 101.
4. Adopting a dual-purpose moisturizer that contains both cream-based moisturizer as well as sunscreen. As thicker moisturizers can lead to clogged pores which inversely causes acne and inflammation, replacing moisturizer with a dual-purpose, combination moisturizer would be apt for summer skincare. The most famous combination moisturizer is the Olay Regenerist Whip Active Moisturizer with Sunscreen which provides hydration and sun protection without the loss of glow of the skin.
5. Investing in a good Vitamin C serum is a must, not only for summer but for all-year-round skincare steps. It not only prevents hyperpigmentation but also helps in collagen production as well as refines fine lines. It can be used between cleansing and moisturizing. Some of the brands that provide a good Vitamin C serum under 600 are Plum, Garnier, Aqualogica, Minimalist, Mamaearth, The Derma Co., Brillare, Olay, etc. Because they are budget-friendly and have greater effects on the skin, it is an excellent addition to your summer skin care regimen.
6. Dermatologists always recommend not to over-exfoliate,  but during the summers, this rule is crossed out. Exfoliating helps in the removal of dead skin cells which in turn helps in revealing flawlessly glowing skin. If you have an oily skin type, then you must include more exfoliation in your summer skincare routine. Investing in good scrubs is a must.

These were just a few tips and add-ons to your normal skincare routine which you would want to change during the summer. Say hello to glowing and perfectly hydrated skin this summer.

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