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Posted: 11/06/24
There are so many reasons to love summer: longer days, picnics in the park, sunshine (we hope) and time off from work or school. It’s a lush time of year! But with the good times also comes a tough season for our skin. The rise in temperature means we sweat more, and our skin may become oilier, and in turn – shiny!
If this is something you tackle every summer, here are five ways to avoid the dreaded shine when the sun comes out to play.
1. Cleanse the correct way
It may feel like a natural reaction to wash your skin more when your complexion becomes oily or greasy, but over washing it can actually strip away the moisture in your skin, leading to your sebaceous glands creating more oil. Instead, stick to washing your face twice a day, both morning and night, but choose your skincare carefully.
Look for a gentle cleanser that contains ingredients such as niacinamide to soothe red skin or use a gentle glycolic acid cleanser to unblock pores.
2. Make changes to your everyday makeup
Using cosmetics in the summer that allow your complexion to breathe will be the best thing you can do for your skin (apart from always wearing SPF!). If you wear foundation, opt for a long-lasting, lightweight formula, so it feels super comfortable on your skin.
Look out for oil-free foundations, too, to minimise the risk of your pores becoming blocked or switch your liquid formula altogether for a mineral powder to keep shine at bay.
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3. Use a mattifying primer
Before you apply your foundation, use a mattifying primer to reduce shine throughout the day. Not only will a primer help your makeup withstand the weather and absorb excess oil on the skin, but it will leave you with a smooth and silky finish too!
4. Use a setting spray
If you have oily skin or your makeup suffers when the sun comes out, then a makeup setting spray should be a staple in your everyday routine. Seek out an oil-free setting spray or one that promises to ‘mattify your skin’ for best results. When applying a setting spray, there’s no need to douse your skin in the formula, simply hold it 6-8 inches from your face and draw an ‘X’ shape over your face. Let it settle into the skin and say goodbye to makeup meltdowns!
5. Keep yourself cool
Easier said than done in the sweltering sun, we know! But making little changes to how you spend your day can significantly impact how you react to the heat. For example, are you working at a desk all day, but your makeup starts to look a little ‘meh’ within a few hours? Invest in a mini hand fan to keep you cool all summer long. Trust us, it’ll be one of the best purchases you make all year! And for when you’re on the go, never leave your house without a cooling spray. The genius summer hack can be used to cool flushed skin, calm down sunburn, or just to keep you feeling refreshed when travelling in the glorious sunshine.
How to stop a shiny face in summer
Blog | How To | How to stop a shiny face in summer
There are so many reasons to love summer: longer days, picnics in the park, sunshine (we hope) and time off from work or school. It’s a lush time of year! But with the good times also comes a tough season for our skin. The rise in temperature means we sweat more, and our skin may become oilier, and in turn – shiny!
If this is something you tackle every summer, here are five ways to avoid the dreaded shine when the sun comes out to play.
1. Cleanse the correct way
It may feel like a natural reaction to wash your skin more when your complexion becomes oily or greasy, but over washing it can actually strip away the moisture in your skin, leading to your sebaceous glands creating more oil. Instead, stick to washing your face twice a day, both morning and night, but choose your skincare carefully.
Look for a gentle cleanser that contains ingredients such as niacinamide to soothe red skin or use a gentle glycolic acid cleanser to unblock pores.
2. Make changes to your everyday makeup
Using cosmetics in the summer that allow your complexion to breathe will be the best thing you can do for your skin (apart from always wearing SPF!). If you wear foundation, opt for a long-lasting, lightweight formula, so it feels super comfortable on your skin.
Look out for oil-free foundations, too, to minimise the risk of your pores becoming blocked or switch your liquid formula altogether for a mineral powder to keep shine at bay.
3. Use a mattifying primer
Before you apply your foundation, use a mattifying primer to reduce shine throughout the day. Not only will a primer help your makeup withstand the weather and absorb excess oil on the skin, but it will leave you with a smooth and silky finish too!
4. Use a setting spray
If you have oily skin or your makeup suffers when the sun comes out, then a makeup setting spray should be a staple in your everyday routine. Seek out an oil-free setting spray or one that promises to ‘mattify your skin’ for best results. When applying a setting spray, there’s no need to douse your skin in the formula, simply hold it 6-8 inches from your face and draw an ‘X’ shape over your face. Let it settle into the skin and say goodbye to makeup meltdowns!
5. Keep yourself cool
Easier said than done in the sweltering sun, we know! But making little changes to how you spend your day can significantly impact how you react to the heat. For example, are you working at a desk all day, but your makeup starts to look a little ‘meh’ within a few hours? Invest in a mini hand fan to keep you cool all summer long. Trust us, it’ll be one of the best purchases you make all year! And for when you’re on the go, never leave your house without a cooling spray. The genius summer hack can be used to cool flushed skin, calm down sunburn, or just to keep you feeling refreshed when travelling in the glorious sunshine.
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