Come summers and your skin will start showing all its tantrums! If you have dry skin, the summer heat will make it feel all the more stretchy and uncomfortable and if you have oily skin, then you might as well walk with blotting paper in your bag!
If you are someone who has really oily skin, then there are some summer skincare tips that you will want to keep handy, because these will not only help balance the oil in your skin, but also give you that natural glow.
But before we get into those tips and tricks, you should really invest a little time in understanding what is causing your skin to become so oily during the summers and what are the most common problems it could cause.
What causes oily skin in summer?
So, what exactly leads to your skin becoming a lot oilier during the summer months? There is no one reason, rather a combination of many and of those, the most common ones include:
- Increased sebum production – The combination of higher temperatures and increased humidity levels tend to stimulate the sebaceous glands, which leads to an overproduction in sebum, the natural oil present in the skin.
- Sweating – Obviously, when the temperatures soar, you tend to sweat more and that sweat, when mixed with the sebum, prepares a playground for bacteria, leading to acne.
- UV exposure – Although the UV rays are always around, even on those cloudy days, they are all the more powerful during the summers and they can dehydrate the skin, leading the sebaceous glands to produce more oil, almost like a defence mechanism.
- Insufficient hydration – Similarly, if you are not hydrating your body enough, it will cause dehydration and yet again, sebum production will increase.
Common problems of oily skin during summers
Oily skin tends to have a range of problems, particularly during the summers and these seem to be the most common ones:
- If you have oily skin that is getting oilier, then that unwanted shine and greasiness is bound to show. Even the best quality matte makeup might not be able to cover it up.
- Heat and humidity will cause your pores to become more dilated, which in turn will lead to them getting clogged with oil, dirt and pollutants.
- Oily skin is a lot more prone to sun damage – this means that those first signs of aging, hyperpigmentation and even sunburns are far more possible with oily skin.
- And of course, oily skin is most prone to acne breakouts.
Skin care tips for summer in India – Oily skin edition!
The truth is that the summers are here and you have oily skin, and you are struggling to take care of it. You are tired of having to constantly pat your face to remove the excess oil.
Try out these simple skin care tips for summer in India; a few changes in your skincare routine and the products you generally use, and you should see a difference.
- Simplify your routine – If you are someone who has a vanity filled with products that you use on a daily basis, summers might be a time to simplify. Ideally, your skincare routine should be a cleanser, moisturiser/serum, sunscreen and at the most an under-eye cream. Done!
- Cleanse the right way – You will need to cleanse your face regularly – at least twice a day, and if you have gone out or been sweating, then post that as well. However, choose a gentle, oil-free cleanser that will remove the excess oil, but not strip away the natural moisture. If you are facing acne issues, then you can look for a product that will help reduce that too.
- Hydrate your skin correctly – Yes, you need to hydrate your skin during the summers, but doing it right is all the more important. Just because your skin feels oily does not mean that you stop using a moisturiser. Look for products that contain ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which will hydrate without leaving your skin oily. Simply put, make the switch to indē wild’s AM Sunrise Glow Serum and PM Sunset Restore Serum!
- Exfoliate! – Exfoliation is extremely important for oily skin, but not daily. You can exfoliate your skin once a week or at the most twice, and remember to use a product that is meant exclusively for oily skin types. Exfoliation can help remove dead skin cells, clear out the pores and leave you with better looking skin.
- Pick the right sunscreen – No matter what the weather outside, you need to invest in a good quality sunscreen; a mineral based sunscreen that can offer protection against UVA and UVB rays and contains ingredients such as zinc oxide would be a good bet. You always want to look at a product that does not leave a white cast or feel heavy on the skin. indē wild’s AM Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+ would be a really good choice.
- Give your skin the protection it needs – Yes you need sunscreen, but you also need to make sure that when you step out into direct sunlight, you give your skin an extra layer of covering. Invest in a stylish scarf or a large hat that can protect you from the harsh rays of the sun.
- Hydration from within – Our AM and PM serums will take care of the outer hydration, but there needs to be proper hydration from within too. Drink plenty of water, fresh juices, coconut water and consume raw salads and fruits in abundance. This natural hydration will help maintain the natural elasticity of the skin, flush out the toxins and help regulate the oil production of the skin.
At indē wild, we aim to simplify your skin and hair care routines – rather than a dresser full of products; just a handful is what you need for skin that glows from within!