Ah, the first few weeks of May... every student is anxiously awaiting summer while still trying to get through finals. It's a time where not only the stress levels are rising, but the temperatures as well, and with rising temperatures comes sweat. Sweat and stress- sounds like a breakout waiting to happen. But have no fear! Here are my summer skin care tricks that keep my skin clear and glowing all summer.
Everyone has a different skin type, and products that work best for them and their skin. I have a mix of oily and dry skin; my cheeks being dry and my T-zone being oily. I tend to lean even more towards the oily side especially in the summer. Although I don't suffer from frequent breakouts or severe acne (thank goodness), I still get pimples every now and then. So, hopefully out of all of these products at least one thing can help you!
1. Wash face daily with Neutrogena's Fresh Foaming Cleanser
Every morning and night I wash my face with this cleanser. It's very easy on the skin and even moisturizes it slightly. It keeps the dirt, oils and sweat out of my pores, and is especially refreshing after a long day outside. I highly recommend for any skin type!
2. Scrub Lush's Ocean Salt on your face
Every other morning (usually MWF) I take the time out to use a facial scrub. This one from Lush isn't too rough, yet it does just the job of getting deep into my pores and scrubbing away all of the dead skin and impurities. Not only does it work wonders, but it smells amazing. It also doesn't dry out my face too much like some exfoliants. It just leaves it feeling fresh and smooth.
3. Tone your face with Clean and Clear's Acne Stress Control toner
Toning after a scrub is the real deal for me. It leaves my skin feeling cool and refreshed every time, and that feels even better on summer mornings before a day out! Unlike some toners, this product does not leave my face feeling dry and hard. It makes it feel even softer, especially after a scrub. It really keeps the redness in my face down and stops pimples from emerging as soon as they try to show up.
4. Layer Lush's Cup O' Coffee on your face
Lush has outdone themselves again. This face mask smells (and tastes) exactly like coffee! This mask infused with coffee beans really helps cleans out your pores and get rid of dirt from a day's makeup and sweat. I use this product once or twice a week on days I can tell my skin needs a little extra help. Leave it on for 10 minutes and just relax!
5. Moisturize with Belief's Aqua Bomb
If you chose to buy any product from this list, this one be it! I have used so many different moisturizers the past few years and this one works best by far. Its light, and full of moisturizer. Every morning and night I dip my finger in twice and it covers my whole face. It doesn't make my skin feel heavy, and certainly does not clog my pores! This keeps pimples off of my face and makes me feel light and airy every day.
There you have it! My everyday skin care routine. I swear by all of these products; they're the saving grace of my face. I hope you found this helpful!
