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Ah, summer. Our favorite time of the year. There are the long, hazy days and the sultry nights and … sweaty skin, breakouts, hyperpigmentation, and sun damage that no one asked for. And we mean no one. But that doesn’t have to be the norm, we promise. There are ways to protect and save your skin in the golden days of summer — and it doesn’t include a sacrifice ritual.
In fact, your skin actually has different needs during the summer. The temps, humidity, and exposure to hotter elements bring out different sides of your skin — and so that means you need to act accordingly. So from head-to-toe, we’re bringing you our favorite skincare essentials to get your Hot Person Summer on while still keeping your skin as lovely and smooth as the top of a hamburger bun. (Admit it, hamburger buns look like perfect skin.)
Part of the oily skin crew? Go for a foaming cleanser. And as for us? We have love for the Youth To The People Superfood Kale Cleanser. It’s light, gentle, and made with lots of antioxidants that your skin will love.
Our number one tip? Look for a moisturizer that draws moisture into your skin, like one with a hyaluronic acid. Our favorite is this one — it’s the definition of a lightweight moisturizer, and works for all skin types.
So slather and slay and then reapply. Our favorite is Elta MD UV clear sunscreen — it’s moisturizing, light, and oil free, and somehow feels like a luxury applying.
We’re big fans of The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% as it’s both wallet-friendly and effective. Make sure to apply before moisturizer and sunscreen!
The acid that graces our countertops in summer is The Ordinary Mandelic Acid + 10% HA. And that’s because mandelic acid is one of the most gentle acids — it penetrates the skin at a slower rate than others, making it perfect for summertime when delicately exfoliating is key.
How anyone’s skin managed to survive the summer months before these products were invented, we’ll never know. (Seriously, is this why everyone stayed inside during the Victorian ages?) But what we do know is that we’ll be using these products from now until September, and telling everyone we know — because everyone deserves Natalie Portman skin. Everyone.
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