I'm a beauty expert – three tips to protect your face from sweat & sun this summer
WITH the summer holidays officially underway, now is the peak time for families to jet off abroad.
Even those who aren't planning on heading to the airport still have a packed summer with gigs, festivals, and days out under the hot sun.
But even though we all love a bit of sunshine and high temperatures, it can really take a toll on your skin.
Long exposure to the sun and heat can make our skin red and dry, and over time, it can lead to wrinkles, age spots and leathery skin.
Which is why protecting our faces usually comes at the top of the priority list.
So, in a bid to help, one beauty expert has revealed exactly how we can look after our skin in the summer.
Professionals at Fresha have shared their top three tips on how you can protect your face from sweat and the sun.
And it works for everything from abroad holidays to festivals and weekends away - or any time where you might not have the time to go through your usual, detailed beauty routine.
While it's normal for your usual beauty routine to take a back seat during a weekend, it's crucial not to neglect your skincare routine entirely
Experts at Fresha
The first thing to do is stock up on your cleanser, according to the experts.
They said: "Over the summer, cleanser will easily be a crucial part of your skincare routine.
"The build-up of oils and dirt after spending a day out can easily result in breakouts, which is why it's so essential that you're still cleansing your skin at the end of each day.
"As washing your face in running water may be difficult if you're out at a festival, don't forget to pack plenty of cleansing wipes with you.
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"Ensure that you're cleansing your face each morning and evening, ideally with a make-up removing wipe.
"Ensure that the cleansing wipes are suitable for sensitive skin and do not contain alcohol to avoid any irritation.
"Ideally, aim to bring a small bottle of micellar water and some cotton wool pads with you to thoroughly remove any excess oils."
Another thing that the experts recommend is remembering to keep topping up your moisturiser - but not too much.
They added: "After cleansing your skin, you should ideally be applying a light layer of moisturiser.
"Moisturiser is essential when it comes to maintaining your skin's hydration, particularly during warmer weather.
"However, it's important to ensure that you're not over-applying moisturiser to reduce the risk of clogged pores.
"Travel-size moisturisers can be a lifesaver during the summer when it comes to maintaining that sought-after glow on the move."
Finally, the beauty pros warn that everyone should remember and bring SPF regardless of where they go or what they do.
They said: "It's essential to bring plenty of SPF products with you.
BEAUTY experts at Fresha have also shared a bonus tip to help look after your face in the summer.
The professionals say you should always remove your make-up before going to sleep.
They said: "While this may seem like an obvious tip, make-up removal can often take a back seat during the summer or festival season.
"Sleeping in make-up can be incredibly bad for your skin, even if it's just for one or two nights.
"Failing to remove your make-up, particularly after a busy day at a festival, can result in clogged pores, inflamed skin, irritation, and breakouts.
"Sleeping in make-up restricts your skin's ability to breathe and repair itself, which is why it's so important that you bring make-up removing wipes or micellar water with you.
"Ideally, you should be cleansing your skin of any make-up each morning and evening to thoroughly reduce the risk of breakouts."
"After cleansing and moisturising, ensure that you're applying SPF as the very last step in your skincare routine before heading out for the day.
"It's also recommended to reapply SPF every two hours to reduce the risk of the sun drying it off the skin.
"If possible, wait at least twenty minutes before going outside after initially applying SPF to thoroughly protect against sun damage."
And they've even revealed the easy way to top it up without ruining your make-up.
They revealed: "Make-up isn't enough to protect you from the sun, so don't forget to apply a layer of SPF over any make-up to stay protected from any sun damage.
"Using a beauty blender or a make-up sponge is an easy way to keep the SPF topped up without rubbing away any make-up.
"Sunscreen mists, sprays, and waters can also effectively protect you from the sun while keeping your make-up intact."
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