April Goddard

Summer is upon us and there is no better time to lighten up. Be it clothes, or makeup, the warmer weather is the time to shed the extra layers and go for a more minimal approach to daily life. One of my favorite parts of warmer weather is ditching the heavy-duty makeup routine in favor of something more simple. What should we not be lightening up on? Skincare! Skincare is just as important in the summer months as in the winter and this is one routine that we should not forget. Especially in the age of masks, keeping our skin healthy and clear is more important (and challenging) than ever! Read on for some helpful tips and tricks for keeping skin clear and healthy this season!

Lighten up: As previously mentioned, lightening up on the layers of cosmetics during the summer is essential for letting your skin breath and keeping it healthy. Especially in the age of masks, keeping a light skincare routine and putting on foundation only when you must will go far in improving skin texture and tone. The last thing that skin needs is layers of foundation in extreme heat covered with a mask. Just skip the foundation!

Mask Hygiene: Just like it is important to take a shower and wash your clothes, it is immensely important to change your mask frequently to prevent the buildup of skincare, cosmetics, and bacteria. Change out disposable masks frequently, and if you wear a reusable mask, don’t forget to clean it regularly!

Pillow Case: Just like your mask, your clothes, and yourself, cleaning your pillow case is up there with one of the most important things that you can do in order to keep your skin  healthy and clear. Think about it: it is the one thing that you put your face on daily, for multiple hours every day. Stock up on silk pillow cases if you’re feeling like going the extra mile, or any kind of pillowcase for that matter and make sure that it changes daily.

Sunscreen: I know that the theme of this article so far has been to lighten up, but this should never, EVER apply to sunscreen. Sunscreen is the one product that should be on your skin daily. It will help to prevent skin cancer, premature aging, and prevent the worsening of scars that might already be on the skin from past breakouts. Don’t forget to not only sunscreen your face, but also your ears, neck, decollete, and backs of the hands. Of course, if you are spending lots of time outside, you should sunscreen any skin that is not covered by clothing and reapply as per the instructions on the bottle.