According to a doctor, the summer is a “vital” time of year to practice good skincare.
Summer is a “essential time” of year for proper skincare, a dermatologist told Insider.
The medical director of Wall Street Dermatology, Dr. Julia Tzu, stated that “good sun protection will make a tremendous impact on the overall beauty and health of the skin.”
According to Dr. Julia Tzu, the medical director of Wall Street Dermatology, “excellent sun protection will have a significant impact on the overall beauty and health of the skin.”
Tzu has what is referred to be mixed skin, which has thicker skin on the forehead, nose, and chin, as well as more oil glands than the rest of the facial skin.
In general, oil-based skincare, heavier creams, and ointments should be avoided by those with combination skin, according to the expert.
But she makes these four modifications to her skincare routine specifically during the summer:
SPF 40 and above is the recommended maximum UV protection factor for sunscreen.
Tzu claims that in comparison to SPF 30 in the winter, she makes sure to wear sunscreen with an SPF of 40 or higher during the summer.
Since UV rays harm all skin types equally, raising SPF is “a good idea” for everyone to prevent sun damage and skin cancer when UV rays are at their greatest, according to Tzu.
Exfoliate more often
Tzu avoids exfoliating during the winter because it irritates her skin too much, especially because she uses a topical retinoid, a chemical exfoliator.
She performs it once a week in the summer because the heat causes our skin to secrete more, including sweat, oils, and dead skin cells, which can accumulate and lead to breakouts. She claimed that exfoliation aids in pore clearing.
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Strengthen and administer topical retinoids more frequently.
According to Tzu, retinoids can lessen “pore congestion,” which may be an issue for those with oily or mixed skin.
Tzu takes a prescription retinoid together with an exfoliating scrub every night in the summer, and either uses it less frequently (e.g., every two to three nights) or changes to a lesser prescription one in the winter.
According to her, a prescription retinoid is typically more potent and irritating than an over-the-counter equivalent.
She cautioned against using retinoids on people with dry skin and suggested visiting a dermatologist.
At night, apply a milder moisturizer.
A lighter moisturiser, according to Tzu, feels “less smothering” on her skin.
Tzu stated that, generally speaking, lotions are lighter than creams. However, what constitutes a “heavy” or “light” moisturizer can differ. She remarked, “You’d have to test the cream to be sure. In the winter, when the air and her skin are often drier, Tzu uses a thicker cream moisturizer, she added.
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