Sensitive Skin Care in Summer: 5 Soothing Solutions for Redness and Irritation
As summer approaches, challenges for those with sensitive skin increase. During this period, sensitive skin tends to become more prone to redness, irritation, and itching compared to other seasons.
However, with a little care and a routine that adapts to the hot weather, you can enjoy the summer season with ease. In this article, we outline how to care for sensitive skin in summer through 5 simple and effective tips that will help reduce and soothe redness and irritation, allowing you to shine with confidence this summer.
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Gentle Cleansing:
Facial cleansing is a vital step in any skincare routine, but harsh cleansers can strip the skin of its natural oils, leading to dryness and irritation. Choose gentle, fragrance-free cleansers specifically designed for sensitive skin, avoiding products with harsh chemicals, alcohol, or exfoliating agents that can damage the skin’s natural protective barrier and exacerbate redness and irritation. Avoid using hot water, which can increase redness, and opt for lukewarm water instead.
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Use Soothing and Nourishing Serums:
Serums designed for sensitive skin tend to be more natural and gentle, and are particularly beneficial in boosting hydration. Use "Lily Serum" from LadyTabtab, which soothes and calms redness and irritation, providing deep hydration suitable for highly sensitive skin.
In addition to nourishing the skin and reducing the effects of inflammation and sensitivity, it enhances your skin’s vitality and gives it a healthy glow. Remember, the key to caring for sensitive skin is to apply the serum gently; pat it onto your face rather than rubbing it in until fully absorbed.
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Sunscreen, Your Skin’s Best Friend:
The sun is the primary enemy of sensitive skin in summer. When it comes to protecting your skin from harmful sun rays, not all sunscreens are equally effective.
Choose a sunscreen that contains minerals like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which are less likely to cause irritation, ensuring it offers broad-spectrum protection with an SPF of at least 30, such as "SunFriend" from LadyTabtab (SPF +50), to protect your skin from UV-related sensitivity and redness. Remember to apply it generously before sun exposure daily and reapply every two hours.
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Moisturizing, Your Key to Healthy Skin:
Moisturizing is essential for maintaining healthy skin all year round, but it becomes even more critical during summer when heat can draw moisture from your skin. Sensitive skin also craves hydration and soothing formulations in summer.
Use moisturizers containing soothing ingredients for redness, such as "Damp Plump" moisturizer from LadyTabtab, rich in calendula oil with its anti-inflammatory properties, squalane oil for calming and soothing inflamed skin, and hemp seed oil for its anti-irritation and anti-redness properties, making "Damp Plump" ideal for soothing redness and irritation.
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Keep Your Skin Hydrated:
We always hear that water works wonders for your skin. During summer, sensitive skin can greatly benefit from drinking plenty of water throughout the day to keep your skin hydrated from the inside out. If your sensitive skin feels hot, irritated, or inflamed, try soothing it with cold compresses. Additionally, you can use soothing thermal facial sprays throughout the day for instant skin relief and hydration, especially on hot summer days.