Ready to head to summer school? Summer school usually means full schedules, early mornings, long drives, and hours of traveling between classrooms, libraries and outdoor spaces. Assignments and deadlines are what most students are focused on, but their skin is often in a battle of its own. Heat, moisture, sun exposure, air-conditioned schools, and stress can all take a toll on your skin’s appearance and feel during the semester. Fortunately, summer school skincare doesn’t have to be challenging and troublesome. Remember, it’s not about creating a 10-step skincare routine. Instead, it’s about creating habits that allow your skin to stay comfortable, balanced and healthy all season long.
Get Your Day Started with Light Products
Summer mornings can be hot before you’re even out of the house. Thick skincare and heavy moisturizers can be uncomfortable to wear when you’re rushing to class or traveling in the heat. Instead opt for lightweight formulas that penetrate quickly into the skin. Gel lotions and hydrating creams can hydrate you without greasing up your skin. This provides a comfortable base for the rest of the day and cuts down on excess shine by afternoon. Remember, the simpler you make your morning regime, the more likely you’ll be able to stick with it throughout the semester.
Sunscreen Is More Important Than You Realize
Many students think they only need sunscreen when they’re at the beach or outside playing sports. The fact is that summer school is fast with sun exposure every day. Strolling between buildings, waiting to catch a ride, eating lunch outdoors, or sitting by windows all can put your skin in the line of fire for UV rays. And even brief moments spent outside during the day add up to total sun damage. Select a lightweight sunscreen that will be comfortable for daily use. It is typically recommended to wear sunscreen at least 15-20 minutes before stepping outside. Moreover, if you’re outside a lot, consider putting it back on during the day.
Clean Your Skin After Long Day
Summer school can be tiring. After a long day of classes, study, and commuting, it can be easy to forget about your evening skincare routine. But, during the day your skin gets all sweaty, oily, sun damaged, and polluted. And letting the germs and dirt sit all night can lead to clogged pores and acne. Therefore, always remember to clean your skin after a tiring day. All you need is a gentle cleanser to get rid of the daily buildup. This will restore your skin overnight and prepare it for the next day.
Don't Let Air Conditioning Dry Out Your Skin
There's one summer skincare problem that's overlooked: air conditioning. As a student, you may have to pass through hot, outdoor environments and heavily air-conditioned classrooms, libraries and study spaces. Such continuous changes can cause the skin to dry out and tighten. But don’t worry! Light moisturizers can hydrate your skin. Not just that but, water can also maintain good skin health, particularly during hours spent outdoors.
Control Sweat Without Over-Washing
Sweating is a by-product of summer, particularly when you're strolling across campus or taking public transportation. As a result, people often end up washing their face too many times during the day. However, over-washing may remove the skin barrier, resulting in increased oil production. Therefore, instead of over-washing your face, dry off sweat with a clean tissue or blotting paper. This ensures that your skin remains comfortable yet doesn't disrupt its balance.
Keep Makeup Simple During Summer Classes
Summer may not be the time to try new heavy makeup looks. Makeup can break down more quickly if you are moving a lot and working long days due to the heat, moisture and sweat. Instead, try moisturizers, skin tints and waterproof mascara as they work better during busy school days. After all, a natural style is typically fresher and does less “touch-ups” during the day.
Focus on Your Lips
When it comes to skincare, lips are one of the areas that people seldom think about. But lips can easily become dry and dehydrated due to the sun, air conditioning and dehydration. This may result in dull or dehydrated overall look. Therefore, always carry a lip balm to keep your lips hydrated and fresh.