Tips for Skin Care in Summer

While sunny weather in summer is not good for your skin, you can try these tips for skin care in this season.

1. Clean your skin

High temperature in summer stimulates your sweat glands and sebaceous glands. This makes your face dirty and your pores clogged up. You should wash your face two or three times per day to make skin clean and clear. However, you should not wash your face too often because it can make your skin dry.

You should use soap-free facial cleanser with medium PHs If possible, you should you use makeup remover and facial cleanser with vitamin and collagen. Consult your dermatologist before you buy skin care products. By doing so, you can avoid unexpected side effects.

2. Protect your skin from sun

Ultraviolet ray in sunlight is considered an enemy of your skin. If your skin is exposed to sun for too long, your skin will be aging more quickly. You even can develop skin cancer. That's why you should protect your skin from sun by wearing jacket, mask and large hat when going out. You should not go out from 10 am to 3 pm if it is possible.

Apply sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before you go out. If possible, apply sunscreen for a second time after you go out for 15 minutes. Apply again after every two hours in the sun for the best effect. Apply from a quarter to one-third of a spoon of sunscreen on your face. If you go to beach or play sport outdoors, you will need from 20 to 30 grams of sunscreen to cover open skin areas.

3. Use moisturizer

Although you sweat more in summertime, you should not forget to use moisturizer. You may use light moisturizer in summer or use it less often than usual.

You should buy moisturizer made by famous brands. You should choose a moisturizer product free of fragrance and toxic preservative substance. Don't forget to apply lip balm to protect your lips from being chapped.

4. Nutrition

Water is not only good for your skin but also necessary for other organs, especially in hot weather. Drink about two liters of water per day. You should only drink fresh water, mineral water, green tea and fresh coconut water.

You should eat fresh fruit and vegetable such as avocado, tomato or pomegranate. You can also eat salmon for wrinkle reduction.

Don't eat processed foods containing a lot of salt and preservative substance. You should also stay away from greasy, spicy and peppery foods.

Above are effective and simple tips for skin care that you should try to make your skin healthy in summer.

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