How to adapt your skincare routine for the Summer season

By Davina Catt

As much we all look forward to summer and the longer days, it's really important to remember that it's not just your wardrobe that needs to switch up, your skincare routine needs to adjust to account for the sweat inducing temperatures, potential sunburn and premature ageing.

JASON has been creating eco-friendly products made from wholesome ingredients free from harmful chemicals for all the family since 1959: as an industry leader in creating skincare products that also align mind and body, we've got some top tips of how to transition into summer skincare and the products that will give you that summer glow whilst still protecting your skin.

According to dermatologists you actually need to start preparing for your summer skincare routine towards the end of winter;

• Firstly get rid of all traces of dull winter skin

Cranked up central heating, hot showers, cool temperatures and cold air can all leave the skin dull from the winter season. Try using a Vitamin infusion serum in a thin layer over face and neck to revive complexion and brighten dull patches left over from winter. Try the JASON C Effects Hyper C Serum, a concentrated multi antioxidant complex of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Green Tea, and Thioctic Acid, which effectively fights free radicals and remedies skin complexion.

• Get rid of oil and bacteria

To remove leftover oil and grime that might have been sitting on the skin's surface over winter months, use a daily cleanser with hydrating and purifying ingredients to cleanse without stripping skin. Try the JASON Brightening Apricot Scrubble Face Wash Scrub, this naturally gentle, soap free foaming scrub polishes away impurities and oily skin residue. Full of brightening extracts of apricot oil and triple refined walnut powder to both reach dead skin cells and leave skin with a glowing complexion.

Whilst a strong skincare routine should see you through all seasons, taking extra measures to protect your skin is important.

Apply SPF before going outdoors: no matter your age or skin type, wearing SPF as part of your summer skincare essentials is crucial to prevent UV related damage and premature ageing. And up the application, every two hours especially if you are swimming, sweating or spending time outdoors. Give the award winning JASON Mineral sunscreen SPF30 a try, an all-mineral sunscreen that is both chemical and fragrance free to provide UVB and UVA protection and create a natural barrier to protect skin against summer sunburn.

Apply topical antioxidants: Sun exposure triggers premature aging and increases the risk of skin cancer making topical antioxidants essential. Research shows that topical use of antioxidants can provide extra protection from free radicals, slow the visible signs of ageing, as well as being anti bacterial. The JASON Vitamin E Oil 32,000 IU Extra Strength is a super rich emollient treatment but in a fine serum form. A skin soothing, antioxidant that helps reduce wrinkles, skin scarring and stretch marks.

Lighten up your skincare routine, Go easy on moisturiser: Liberally applying moisturiser during winter when water has a tendency to evaporate from the skin into the environment is a good skincare tip, but during summer when the air is humid, less moisturiser is required. Switch up your summer skincare products by choosing lighter formulations that are less occlusive (a group of ingredients that includes waxes, petrolatum, silicone, mineral oils that are used in skincare to lock in hydration). Our favourite summer moisturiser is the JASON Soothing 98% Aloe Vera Moisturizing Gel, which utilises the soothing properties of aloe vera extract to nurture skin, soothe dry, irritated or sun damaged skin with allantoin and Pro Vitamin B5 to replenish and recondition.