OUR GUIDE TO SUMMER SKINCARE
As the weather gets warmer, your summer skin will need to adjust. Learn tips from our experts on the ideal summer skincare routine for a healthy complexion.
As the weather gets warmer, you’ll likely start noticing some changes in your skin. Your complexion might be feeling more oily and prone to blemishes, or you might be feeling the drying effects of more time in the sun.
The secret to managing your summer skin concerns is to change up your skincare strategy with the seasons. Changed conditions necessitate changing up your summer skincare routine to sync up with your skin’s seasonal needs.
Keep reading this guide to learn how to take care of your face in summer, with tailored tips from the Kiehl’s experts.
GENERAL TIPS FOR LOOKING AFTER SUMMER SKIN
When it comes to how to take care of skin in summer, a holistic approach is needed to help you get your healthiest, most radiant complexion. By changing up a few of your lifestyle habits, you can make a big difference to your skin health.
USE SUNSCREEN DAILY
If there’s only one thing you do for your skin this summer, let it be using sunscreen every single day! Your skin sustains incremental damage with every moment of exposure to the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays. We recommend wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen all year round, but it’s especially important in the summertime when the sun is at its most intense.
SEEK SHADE
In terms of protecting your skin from sun damage, avoiding the sun is even better than mitigation. That’s why you should never underestimate the skin benefits of seeking shade. From bringing broad brim hats into your wardrobe rotation, to picking a well-shaded spot for your next picnic, there are a plethora of ways to save your skin by seeking shade.
STAY HYDRATED
You might feel like you skin doesn’t need hydration in summer because sebum production can increase, but it’s important to learn how to keep your skin hydrated in summer. While dry skin can happen because of external factors, dehydrated skin happens from the inside out. We loose fluids from our bodies more quickly due to sweating during warmer weather and a dehydrated body means dehydrated skin. We recommend upping your water intake in summer for plumper looking skin.
USE LIGHTWEIGHT PRODUCTS
Skipping your moisturiser in summer is a terrible idea but swapping to a lightweight formula can be key to how to keep skin clear in summer. Look for a non-comedogenic cream, fluid or gel formula and avoid heavy products to help banish summer blemishes.
SUMMER SKINCARE ROUTINE
Whether you’re in need of a summer skincare routine for oily skin or your complexion is more on the dry side, this expertly chosen routine will form the perfect base to keep your skin glowing. Follow these recommendations from the Kiehl’s experts for your best summer skin yet.
ULTRA FACIAL CLEANSER
You can’t go past our Ultra Facial Cleanser on your search for the ultimate cleanser for summer. Suitable for all skin types, this mild yet effective formula removes all traces of dirt, sweat, sebum and impurities from your complexion without drying or stripping your skin. Cleanse your face by rubbing in gentle circular motions on damp skin before rinsing thoroughly with warm water.
CALENDULA HERBAL EXTRACT ALCOHOL-FREE TONER
Follow up with our Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free Toner to refresh and comfort your newly clean complexion. Calendula petals are known for their skin comforting properties, making this toner the perfect choice if you’re noticing a few extra blemishes in summer. We recommend using a sterile cotton pad to swipe the formula over your face, focussing on problem areas and avoiding the eyes.
DAILY REVIVING CONCENTRATE
If you’re in need of a summer skincare routine for dry skin, our Daily Reviving Concentrate will give your skin the hydration and protection it needs. However, the lightweight oil formula of this face serum means it’s well suited to keep skin of all types looking radiant all day long. This formula contains powerful antioxidants to strengthen skin’s defences against daily aggressors, complimented by naturally derived oils including ginger root, tamanu and sunflower. Gently pat a few drops of this nourishing serum over the entire face and neck.
ULTRA FACIAL CREAM
A Kiehl’s classic, our Ultra Facial Cream is an ideal moisturiser for summer. This formula strikes the perfect balance between nourishing hydration and a lightweight texture. Squalane, vitamin E and avocado oil are just a few of the intensive hydrating ingredients that help this cream keep your skin moisturised without blocking your pores. Seal in your serum by using our Ultra Facial Cream over your entire face and discover how to prevent dry skin in summer.
CALENDULA PETAL-INFUSED CALMING FACE MASK
Last but not least, consider slipping on a face mask if your skin feels like it needs a little extra love. Our Calendula Petal-Infused Calming Face Mask gives your summer skin the extra care it deserves. This replenishing mask uses the comforting properties of Calendula to help keep your skin happy, including minimising dryness and redness. Leave on for ten to fifteen minutes and let yourself relax.
Now that you’ve got your summer face care routine sorted, dig deeper into the benefits of Calendula. Read our guide to the Benefits of Calendula in skincare to learn more about one of the star ingredients of your summer skincare routine.
SHOP THE SELECTION
Ultra Facial Cleanser
A mild foaming cleanser that supports the skin's natural moisture, suitable for all skin types including sensitive and dry skin.
Daily Reviving Concentrate
A daily light weight antioxidant facial oil that Revitalises and Energises skin
Ultra Facial Cream
Our best selling daily face cream for ultra-lightweight, 24-hour hydration, formulated with Squalane. This lightweight moisturiser is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, and provides instant hydration for soft, smooth and healthy-looking skin. Fragrance-free.
