Summer Skin Care Routine: 15 Skin Care Tips for Summer in India

Updated on: 14th December, 2021

The summer season in India is generally from March to June during which the temperatures soar high and the weather is dry. It’s that time of the year when skin problems like sunburns, heat rashes and acne start surfacing. The skin requires some extra protection and pampering, which is why it is important to follow a summer skin care routine that should primarily include sun protection and hydration. Here we give you some summer skin care tips and hacks to keep your skin soft and glowing during the sunny time.

1. Include cleansing, toning, and moisturizing in your summer skin care regimen, to keep your skin clean and looking fresh.
2. As a part of your summer skin care routine, wash your face with clean water a few times daily to keep it clean and sweat-free. To keep your skin hydrated, you could also use a hydrating mask or a facial mist.
3. Don’t forget to use a sunscreen to protect against the UV-A and UV-B rays of the sun, which can cause sunburn, tan, wrinkles, and age spots.                          
4. Let your skin breathe, so avoid using heavy makeup. A tinted lip balm and a tinted moisturizer should be fine. Use non-comedogenic makeup products (those which do not contain pre-clogging ingredients).
5. Use a scrub that suits your skin type as part of your summer skin care routine. Scrubs help exfoliate the skin; however, avoid using scrubs daily.
6. Use a moisturizer that is non-greasy, has antioxidants, and preferably, SPF.
7. Use a toner containing aloe vera or cucumber. Sweat and oil clog the skin pores during the summers. Toners help in preventing this.
8. Use fruity lotion, gels, or purees on your skin. Apply these after bathing, to retain the moisture absorbed by your skin.
9. Antioxidant serums keep your skin hydrated and protect it from environmental damage. So include one in your summer skin care routine.
10. The skin around the eyes is delicate. Wear sunglasses when going out in the sun and use a moisturizing under-eye gel for extra protection.
11. Use a lip balm that contains SPF, and wear it under your lipstick.
12. Take extra care of the feet if you are wearing open-toed sandals. Scrub your feet for exfoliation. Apply sunscreen to prevent tanning and use a moisturizer to keep the foot skin hydrated as part of your summer skin care routine.
13. Increase your water intake. Consume foods that keep the body cool from within. Have fresh fruit juices and other healthy drinks to keep yourself hydrated.
14. Avoid using very hot water for bathing, as it leads to excessive drying of the skin and may cause eczema and inflammation.
15. Wear loose-fitting cotton clothes that allow the skin to breathe. Synthetic fabrics and tight-fitting clothes cause irritation and itching and may lead to skin infections.

• Use a non-foaming cleanser to keep your skin clean and grime-free.
• Use gel-based skin care products as they are not greasy like cream-based ones. 
• When selecting a scrub for exfoliation, opt for egg white, lemon, sandalwood, and curd with besan or turmeric.

• Use a face wash that can clean your skin deeply to remove dirt and grime, as your skin will get oilier during the summers.
• Use water-based skin care products rather than cream-based ones as they are non-greasy.
• To exfoliate your skin, use a scrub with fuller’s earth, sandalwood, or rose water and basil if your skin is prone to acne.

Individuals with combination skin have to find the balance between controlling oiliness and increasing hydration, to keep their skin glowing and healthy even during the summers. It is the warm and dry time of the year when people with a combination skin may get an oilier skin around the eyes and nose (T-zone) while the skin of the cheeks and other areas of the face may feel dry. Cleansing, protecting the skin from the harsh sunlight and keeping it well-hydrated are key to keeping the skin healthy during summer. Here are some summer skin care tips for combination skin.

• Use a sunscreen that is designed for combination skin. It should absorb quickly and give good protection to the skin.
• Those with a combination skin may have excess oil in some regions while some areas of the face may lack hydration. So using different face masks for different parts of the face could help in keeping the skin healthy during summers. For the T-zone, which is mostly oily, you could use a mask to open the pores and absorb excess oil. For other areas of the face, you could use a hydrating mask to fight dryness.
• Cleansing the skin twice a day is good for summer skin care. Over-cleansing the oily regions or washing more often can cause skin irritation.
• Cleansing should be followed by toning, as it removes grime from the skin and also provides hydration.
• For moisturizing the skin, use a creamy formula for dry regions and use a water-based formula for oily parts.
• Makeup for combination skin should include foundation and concealer with oil-free formulas.
• Exfoliation once or twice a week is important for removing dead skin cells, so that the skin pores are clear.
• Antioxidants provide protection against environmental damage. So, it is advisable to use skin products with vitamin C.
• Emollients like shea butter and coconut oil are good for softening the dry regions of a combination skin. Coconut oil can clog pores and increase acne, so it should be avoided by individuals with an acne prone skin.
• Hyaluronic acid provides hydration without adding greasiness to the skin. Thus it is good for combination skin.
• Lactic acid serves as a good exfoliant for combination skin.
• Salicylic acid helps against excess oil generated by the skin and keeps the skin pores unclogged.
• So these ingredients should be included in the skin care routine for combination skin.

Thus, a summer skin care routine for a combination skin should include cleansing, toning, exfoliation, and using a combination of face masks to balance excess oil as well as provide hydration. Makeup products should be selected wisely and proper removal of makeup is equally important to keep the skin healthy during summers.