We're familiar with the need to update our wardrobe, diet, and hair and skincare routines with each seasonal change. However, we tend to overlook the importance of adapting our body care routine accordingly, despite our body being equally affected by shifting weather conditions. For summer, it's crucial to opt for lightweight formulas that combat the heat while addressing excess sweat and oil production. Below, discover our top recommendations for a summer-ready body care routine.
Cleansing
During summer mornings, you might opt for a speedy scrub on weekdays or indulge in an extensive 'everything shower' on your days off. Regardless, it's essential to invest in a body cleanser that effectively removes sweat and excess dirt while leaving you smelling fresh.
Tira recommends:
THE LOVE CO. Japanese Cherry Blossom Shower Gel
Exfoliating
Unclogging your pores by getting rid of dead skin cells is a crucial step during this season. Increased sebum, resulting in clogged pores, can cause breakouts and body acne. Exfoliating helps prevent that—and boosts blood circulation, allowing your skin to better absorb your bath and body products. You can either use a physical exfoliant or a chemical exfoliant.
Tira recommends:
mCaffeine Naked & Raw Coffee Body Scrub
Minimalist 11% Glycolic Acid & Tranexamic Acid AHA BHA Body Exfoliator
Moisturising
During this season, using a soothing moisturiser that suits your skin type is non-negotiable. Body lotions and serums would work better during summer, considering their lightweight formula. You can also opt for ingredients targeting summer-specific skin concerns like sunburn and irritation. Look out for ceramides, aloe vera, centella asiatica and niacinamide.
Tira recommends:
Embryolisse Lait Creme Fluid Body Moisturizer
The Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Daily Glow Body Serum Lotion
Protecting
While you may be using sunscreen on your face religiously, it’s also important to protect your skin from the neck down. Load up on a broad-spectrum body sunscreen for the season and reapply it to prevent sunburn and any other kind of sun damage.
