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High heat and humidity can be major challenges for skin during summer, leading to increased oil production, breakouts, and skin irritation, as well as affecting the staying power of skincare products and makeup.

However, skincare experts emphasize that simple adjustments to your daily routine can suffice to maintain skin freshness and avoid the harms of hot weather, according to a report by Who What Wear.

How to protect your skin from summer heat damage - illustrative (istock)

Light moisturizers

Skincare experts recommend replacing heavy creams with light moisturizers or gel formulas, especially on very hot days, as they provide necessary hydration without leaving a sticky feeling or clogging pores.

They also recommend applying moisturizer right after washing your face or showering to take advantage of the moisture on the skin's surface and help retain it longer.

How to protect your skin from summer heat damage - illustrative (istock)

Daily protection

Experts confirm that sunscreen remains the most important step in a summer skincare routine, with the need to reapply it every two hours when exposed to direct sunlight or after sweating and swimming to ensure continuous protection from UV rays.

They also advise reducing the use of products with strong ingredients like exfoliating acids or retinol if the skin is more prone to irritation due to heat, with the possibility of adjusting how often they are used according to individual needs.

How to protect your skin from summer heat damage - illustrative (istock)

Cooling the skin

Among the simple tricks that can help soothe the skin is keeping some skincare products like face mist, hydrating masks, or eye creams in the fridge, as using them gives a refreshing sensation and helps reduce redness and swelling caused by hot weather.

Experts also point out the importance of drinking enough water and not relying solely on cosmetics to maintain skin appearance, as internal hydration directly reflects on skin freshness.

In conclusion, summer skincare does not necessarily require buying new or expensive products, but rather making simple adjustments to the daily routine to suit high temperatures and humidity, to maintain healthy and glowing skin throughout the season.

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