Summer skin care: 6 tips to take care of your skin this season
When the warmer weather arrives, all we want to do is spend our days outdoors. However, prolonged exposure to sunlight, heat, and humidity can disrupt our skin's balance. Here are our best tips to take care of your skin this summer.
Stay hydrated all day
During the summer, our bodies lose more water through perspiration; that’s why it’s important to maintain optimal hydration levels throughout the day. Carry a water bottle with you and add lemon, cucumber, mint, or fruit for an even more refreshing drink.
For extra hydration, look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, such as in the BOHEM Plumping Serum, or use the BOHEM Hydrating Facial Essence when your skin needs a boost.
Apply (and reapply!) sunscreen
Apply sunscreen after your skincare routine, and make sure to reapply it every 2 hours during sun exposure, and after swimming or heavy sweating.
Opt for cream formulas, which allow you to accurately measure the amount applied (a teaspoonful, or two fingers, is enough for the face, neck, and décolleté). As chemist and content creator Sarah Bélanger, aka Miss Derme, explains, powder, stick, or spray formulas can be convenient for touch-ups, but you probably won’t apply enough to achieve the level of protection indicated on the packaging.
Wearing makeup? Reapply your sunscreen using a powder puff or beauty blender-style makeup sponge, gently patting it on (beauty content creator Pierre-Marc demonstrates his technique here).
Maintain your skincare routine, even on vacation!
Your skin needs care all year round! Make sure you maintain a complete and regular skincare routine, even when you travel. Take the BOHEM Plumping Skincare Travel Kit on all your trips, whether it's a last-minute weekend getaway or a few weeks abroad.
The BOHEM Plumping Effect routine includes:
– Gel-to-oil makeup remover: To remove all traces of impurities, sweat, and sunscreen
– Hydrating facial essence: To regulate excess sebum and reduce redness
– Plumping serum: To deeply hydrate and restore suppleness to the skin
– Moisturizing barrier cream: To nourish and protect the skin barrier
All 4 products come in travel-friendly sizes. Plus, the travel routine comes in an practical washable raw cotton pouch!
Take advantage of antioxidants
Antioxidants do more than brighten the complexion: they also protect the skin by neutralizing free radicals, which are responsible for skin aging caused by exposure to UV rays and pollution.
Our recommendation: BOHEM's radiance serum, which offers powerful antioxidant protection thanks to its vitamin C, turmeric, and astaxanthin content, reduces dark spots and leaves skin glowing.
Quick tip: boost your antioxydant intake by adding berries, citrus fruits, leafy green vegetables, and green tea to your diet!
Cleanse your skin thoroughly
Sweat, pollution, sunscreen… skin accumulates impurities during hot summer days and needs to be thoroughly cleansed. BOHEM's gel-to-oil cleanser is an excellent choice, as it cleanses without irritating the skin; its lipophilic formula attracts oil, effectively removing excess sebum caused by rising temperatures, sweat, and humidity.
Make sure to cleanse your skin with lukewarm water, as hot water can irritate the epidermis, and exfoliate once a week to remove dead skin cells and even out your complexion.
Don't neglect after-sun care
Prolonged sun exposure can dehydrate and irritate the skin. That's why it's important to pamper it after a day outdoors, especially with a nourishing moisturizer. BOHEM's Moisturizing Barrier Cream contains olive squalane, olive ceramides NP, niacinamide, and oat extract—gentle and soothing ingredients that strengthen the skin barrier and help maintain skin hydration.
Enjoying summer while taking care of your skin is possible! By maintaining optimal hydration, protecting yourself from the sun, and using the right products, you can avoid seasonal discomfort and preserve your skin’s comfort and appearance.
