Summer skincare tips

The SPF in your makeup is not enough to protect you, so don’t rely on it as your only source of sunscreen.

There’s a lot to love about summer, like rooftop bars, beach days and glowing skin. However, glowing skin can be short-lived if you don’t protect yourself against sun damage. If dry skin was your concern in the winter, warmer weather can present other skin issues like excess oil production, breakouts and melasma.

If you have a skincare routine for the winter, making a few changes can help transition it from winter to summer. Choosing skincare and makeup products that work best for the summer can give you healthy and beautiful skin.

Summer skincare essentials

1. SPF

It’s important to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or above if you plan on being outside. La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios Mineral Tinted Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid has SPF 50 and can protect you from the sun while keeping your skin hydrated.

If you prefer powder, opt for Jane Iredale’s Powder-Me SPF 30 Dry Sunscreen, which is a broad-spectrum sunscreen for the face and body that comes in four shades. Remember to reapply every 2 hours, since extended exposure to the sun can cause long-term skin damage and skin cancer.

2. Choose a gel moisturizer

Gel moisturizers work better in the summer months because they’re lightweight and don’t have a tacky…