This is the Summer Skincare Routine You Need to Be Following

Summer is finally here, and you know what that means. Out come the crop tops, sunnies, and ice cold glasses of sweet lemonade to beat the heat of the sun. But keeping cool isn’t the only way to care for yourself this summer. Caring for your skin by switching to a skincare summer routine to fit the season is important, too.

Your skin goes through a lot of stress during the summer. This can be because of too much exposure to UV rays or some form of irritation from salt water and chlorinated pools. It could even suffer from all-day greasiness because of how hot and heavy the sun makes your skin feel.

Because of all these, you need to put in extra effort to take care of your skin to ensure it stays fresh and blemish-free for the next few scorching months. Let this season be a terrific skincare summer by following this luxe Lionesse routine to a T.

What You Should Be Looking for in Skincare Products for the Summer

When the sweltering months come rolling in, you have to start adjusting your beauty regimen too. Just like how you switch out your heavy winter foundation for a lighter BB cream when it’s hot out, you need to tweak your skincare steps to accommodate the super sunny weather. This is especially important in states like Florida.

The first thing you need to ensure is that you end your daytime skincare summer routine with SPF. The sun’s dangerous UV rays can break down your skin’s elastin, making it dehydrated and dull, which can lead to fine lines and wrinkles.

The sun can also aggravate hyperpigmentation, leaving dark spots behind. At worst, too much exposure to the sun without SPF can even increase your chances of getting skin cancer. To avoid all these, make sure you always slather on a sunscreen with broad-spectrum protection of at least SPF 30.

Another tip when building your skincare summer go-to routine is to stick with lightweight formulations. Thick, ultra-nourishing moisturizers are excellent during the winter months when the sky is mega-dry, but the opposite goes for the summer.

You may feel like skipping your skincare routine when your face feels greasy and sticky, but that’s a big no-no. Just keep your serums and moisturizers light to avoid clogging up your pores or making your skin feel sticky, especially when you’re spending the day outdoors.

And since you’re going to be under the sun a lot during the summer, you should consider incorporating brightening ingredients into your skincare summer routine. The sun can make acne scars and blemishes even darker, so stocking up on some vitamin C might be a great idea (but more on that later!).

Start with a Simple, Gentle Cleanser that Packs a Punch

The first step of your skincare summer routine should be a cleanser. Before getting into your serums and creams, you must ensure that the dirt and makeup from the long day are all gone.

Your facial cleanser doesn’t have to be all that fancy, but it should always be gentle and high-quality. After all, as the first step of your regimen, the cleanser is the foundation of your entire routine.

It must be effective at getting rid of stubborn sweat and oil without being too stripping on your skin. Otherwise, you’ll be left with dehydrated skin. 

The Lionesse White Peal Facial Cleanser does an excellent job of this. It’s a gentle facial wash made of a handful of simple ingredients, but is very efficient in removing the dirt and debris that has accumulated on your face after a tiring day.

Its secret ingredient? Opulent pearl powder. It’ll leave your skin feeling fresh and looking beautifully luminescent.

Exfoliate with a Kaolin Mask

Exfoliation is essential during the summer. During the season, you’re outside more often, making you more exposed to the elements. This can lead to clogged and congested pores, whether it’s because of oil, sweat, or bacteria. And exfoliating is an excellent way to counter this.

The Lionesse Black Onyx Mask is an excellent option for exfoliating your skin in a convenient and innovative way. When massaged into the skin, it has a unique warming effect.

It’s made of a combination of black onyx powder and kaolin clay. Together, they’ll leave your skin feeling clear and soothed.

The mask is also infused with sweet almond oil, leaving your skin feeling smooth, soft, and glowy.

Using the mask is pretty simple. All you have to do is apply it all over your clean skin and wait until you feel a warm, tingling sensation. Leave the mask on for about 15 minutes before rinsing it off with cold water. You can use the mask once or twice a week, or when you feel like your skin is overly congested.

Invest in Vitamin C

Hyperpigmentation and acne scars on your face can be a common occurrence during the summer. The sun is extra bright and powerful, so it can oxidize blemishes and leave darker spots in its wake. 

The Lionesse White Pearl Vitamin C Serum is excellent not just at keeping your skin looking bright and clear, but also at minimizing the appearance of wrinkles. It’s formulated with ascorbyl palmitate and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, two gentle derivatives of vitamin C.

Vitamin C helps the skin to look brighter, smoother, and younger, making it a must-have for everyone.

You can use this rich, hydrating serum up to three times a week. If you choose to use it in the daytime, make sure you pile on the SPF to protect your skin from photosensitivity.

Layer on a Lightweight Serum

Serums and essences are the heart of the skincare routine. While they’re not in everyone’s lineup of basic skincare products, they offer supplementary benefits to complete any beauty routine. Incorporate a light serum into your regimen to elevate your skincare this summer.

The Lionesse Opal Sheer Collagen Serum is a fabulous option for something more lightweight without sacrificing richness and luxury. It’s infused with collagen amino acids, helping your complexion look smooth and taut.

This serum is also formulated with sodium hyaluronate, a derivative of hyaluronic acid. It has moisture-binding properties that will give your skin a plump appearance.

There’s also diamond powder infused in the formula to give your skin a bright and glowy finish — perfect for a dewy look on hot summer days when you want to look fresh and cool.

Use a Serum Instead of Cream Under Your Eyes

Eye creams are common in any skincare routine, especially when you’re trying to eliminate the appearance of discoloration. But during the hot summer days, eye creams can be too thick. You’ll just get stuck with sweaty, oily lids all day if you go out with a rich cream.

Instead, try something new and go for a lightweight eye serum instead. If it’s breathable enough, you won’t even feel like you have any products on your undereye skin.

Check out the Lionesse Amber Eye Serum if you want a lighter treatment for your eyes. It’s created with vitamin C and aloe to leave your skin looking bright and hydrated. 

Just apply a tiny amount of this serum to your lids and undereye area. Dab it gently into your skin until it’s fully absorbed.

Reduce the Visibility of Pesky Wrinkles with Hyaluronic Acid

No other season screams youth like summer does. So it only makes sense that you want to eliminate the appearance of the wrinkles and fine lines that are starting to creep into your skin. 

The Lionesse Black Onyx Line Eraser Syringe is perfect for tightening the appearance of the skin. This non-invasive syringe is made with DMAE and hyaluronic acid. Both ingredients work to volumize the look of the skin.

This syringe is fantastic for special occasions during the summer, like when you feel like going extra glam for summer parties. It’s the perfect add-on to your skincare summer routine if you want to flaunt that youthful look all season.

It can be intimidating to use this product for the first time, but it’s actually straightforward to apply. Just press the tip of your syringe directly into your wrinkle and push a little bit of the product on And voila! Your skin will look so much smoother.

Protect Your Skin from the Sun with SPF

Arguably the most important step in any skincare summer routine is SPF, and we won’t argue with that. SPF is your skin’s saving grace when the sun is raging. That’s why it’s super important that you incorporate the Lionesse Opal Sheer Shield into your daytime routine.

This cream doubles as a moisturizer and sunscreen. It’s rich in vitamin E and green tea, but it’s also formulated to offer SPF 30, creating a protective barrier between the sun and your delicate skin.

Because you’re using one product as moisturizer and sunscreen, your skin won’t feel overly sweaty and greasy even when it’s hot out. Too many unnecessary layers of skincare will be the bane of your existence when the weather is sweltering.

Care For Your Skin Before Bedtime with a Luxurious Cream

Nighttime is the best time to pack on the thicker creams, since daytime during the summer can be extremely hot and humid.

The Lionesse Morganite Reinforcing Cream is a great night cream for moisturizing the skin as you catch some Zs. This rich cream is formulated with sunflower seed oil to leave the skin feeling super hydrated.

It also has zinc oxide and mica — perfect for when your complexion needs to feel relaxed after being in chlorine-laced water for too long.

Conclusion

Just because the sweltering summer heat makes your skin feel oily and sweaty, it doesn’t mean you should just skip your moisturizers and other skin-loving products. If anything, the heat should motivate you to take extra care of it.

All you have to do is remember the golden rules of a skincare summer routine: make sure your skin is fresh and clean, keep everything lightweight and breezy, and slather on the SPF for UV ray protection. Incorporate these tips into your routine, and your skin will thank you.

It can be tricky adjusting your skincare routine to fit your complexion’s needs during the summer. But let this regimen be a blueprint as to how you should do it. Follow the routine that Lionesse has laid out above, and you’ll enjoy the best and most lavish skincare summer of your life!