Summer is ready to stay for its season-long reign, which means hello to the soothing summer air, and to those sunny stay-cations. Apart from having fun in the sun, summer is also the perfect time for that glow up you’ve been aiming for. After all, lazy hot days don’t mean you should be lazy about your skin care! In fact, the changing of seasons entails a change of routines, and that includes how you take care of your skin-- and we’ve got just the tips for you! So, sit back, relax, and get ready for that sunny summer glow up! Here are some top tips to achieve that captivating summer skin.
Hold On Tight to your Sunscreen
Probably the most important tip of all, regardless of season, is to wear sunscreen. It just so happens that summer is the hottest season, which means the sun’s UV rays can be extra damaging.
Ultraviolet radiation not only damages the top layer of our skin, but it actually breaks down collagen, which is an important protein needed for our skin’s structure and elasticity. When exposed to too much sunlight without any decent protective layer applied on our skin, these proteins will deteriorate and eventually cause our skin to look like it aged more than it should. So it’s best to keep that sunscreen not only when the sun is out! It’s one of the not-so-secret secrets of keeping your skin youthful, even as you age.
Oh, and take note: not just any sunscreen will protect your skin from the harsh UV rays of the sun. The sunscreen you should use must provide SPF 30+ protection, else, your skin, especially the skin on your face, is still at great risk. Don’t forget to apply your sunscreen to the neck areas, and don’t forget to reapply the right amount every 2 hours.
Reveal That Hidden Glow with an Oxygen Facial
Oxygen facials have been the rage within circles of celebrities for years now. The likes of even Madonna swear by this treatment, indulging in a quick facial before every concert.Oxygen facials are quite like how you’d imagine them to be: a machine pumps high concentrations of vitamin-infused oxygen onto your skin’s outer layer, resulting in smoother, plumper, and detoxified skin.
Getting that Holy Grail facial without having to leave your home or even on vacation is possible-- and that’s where GENEO Personal comes in. The GENEO Personal is a handheld oxygenation device and cleansing brush in one! Its compact appearance makes it portable for those who are always on the go, giving you access to that much-needed facial anytime, anywhere. And since it’s also a cleansing brush, you can use it every day for your skin care routine.
The GENEO Personal also comes with a unique method of oxygenation. Unlike most oxygen facials where oxygen is pumped onto your skin, GENEO Personal uses a capsule (which you attach to it) and a special gel you apply to your skin. These two components react when they touch, and their reaction produces CO2 bubbles (this is called Bohr effect), which then induces the body to release oxygen to the skin cells, increasing blood flow, and encouraging skin rejuvenation. Not only that, the capsule also provides a physical exfoliating effect, giving your skin that signal to shed those dead skin cells.
It’s a quick and simple process, not taking more than 5 minutes to do. And best of all, thanks to the revolutionary technology behind GENEO Personal, you can do it at home!
Moisturise, Moisturise, Moisturise
The summer sun has the power to dehydrate your skin. To avoid this, your body reacts by producing more oil and sebum, which is why our skin tends to get oilier in the heat. This is where moisturiser comes in. You definitely won’t be using the same moisturiser you used during the cooler seasons. Heavy cream and/or greasy moisturizers will be counterintuitive for your now oilier skin, so lighter gel types are the way to go. Putting on moisturiser will help decrease the oiliness of your skin, as your skin will not feel like it’s on the verge of dehydration.
On the other hand, air-conditioned environments can lead to dry skin, which can also be avoided by applying your daily dose of moisturiser for that perfect summer dew.
