Bring On The Summer Season

The summer months are always welcome. Sunshine, beaches and long blissful summer days can be the best times of the year.

But this time of the year can also take a toll on your skin. This doesn’t mean we have to avoid the sun, but it’s important to adjust your skincare routine to the seasonal change.

Weather can have a big influence on our complexion, so let's learn how to protect it while we're enjoying the sun!

How does the warmer weather impact our skin?

Combined with humidity and heat, the increase in temperatures causes the sebaceous glands in our skin to work overtime. This means oily skin might become oilier and dry skin may become rough and patchy.

Additionally, with more contact to water, like beaches or pools, our skin may also become dehydrated.

In summer, you might want to opt for skincare products with a lighter consistency, like gel cream moisturisers. Using these types of products will keep your skin feeling hydrated without being too heavy on your skin. If you have oily skin, they may also help in minimising shine.

Apply SPF

Don't forget to apply your SPF every single morning, and aim to reapply every 2 hours.

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Don't Forget to Cleanse

Summer brings sweat, excess oil, makeup and SPF, so remember to cleanse thoroughly at night. Double cleanse with our Activating Cleansing Oil.

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Ditch the Heavy Exfoliants

Don't overdo it with exfoliating as the skin is more sensitive in the warmer seasons. Opt for a gentle exfoliator, like our Jojoba Bead Cleanser.

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Try a Lightweight Moisturiser

If you're prone to oil or want a lighter feel, opt for a moisturiser that is water-based, like our Jojoba Water Gel Cream.

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Swap Creamy Cleansers for Gel

Try a gel cleanser, like our Citrus Gel Cleanser, for a refreshing, lightweight feel when cleansing.

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Add Vitamin C to Boost SPF Effectiveness

Vitamin C is not only great for enhancing your skin's glow, but it also enhances the effectiveness of your SPF! Try our new sensitive-skin friendly Vitamin C Glow Potion!

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The Perfect Skincare Routine for Summer

Warmer weather means feeling hot and sticky, so it's recommended to tweak your skin routine to ensure your skin is feeling cool, yet still hydrated.

Double Cleansing is Key

Activating Cleansing Oil

Summer activities mean the skin will feel it all - skincare, makeup, sweat, sand and SPF. At the end of the day you want to be thoroughly cleansing the skin, and what better way to do that than with a cleansing oil.

Cleanse first with your cleansing oil, then follow with a gel or creamy cleanser to ensure your skin has been properly clean (and ready to accept any active ingredients from your serums or oils).

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Prep & Prime

Jojoba Water Toning Mist

Spritz a toning mist onto the skin for hydration and to damp the skin before pressing in your serum.

Try Jojoba Water Toning Mist which is clinically proven to lead to a 25% increase in hydration and decreases the appearance of large pores by 44%.

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Light Moisturisers Over Heavy

Jojoba Water Gel Cream

To lock in all the moisture from your routine, you’ll want to apply a moisturiser. Once the weather heats up, you might want to opt for a gel cream, which has a lighter consistency.

Jojoba Water Gel Cream is a hydrating, water-based moisturiser which is incredibly lightweight, making it perfect for those warmer days.

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SPF, SPF, SPF!

Multi Defence Moisturiser SPF15

In your daytime summer routine, you’ll want to finish with SPF as the last step in your routine.

Multi Defence Moisturiser with SPF15 is a great moisturiser for incidental sun exposure but if you're in the sun for long periods of time it's best to wear an SPF 50+ and reapply throughout the day.

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Nov 10, 2022

Summer Skincare: The Perfect Skincare Routine This Summer

The summer months are always welcome. Sunshine, beaches and long blissful summer days can be the best times of the year.

But this time of the year can also take a toll on your skin. This doesn’t mean we have to avoid the sun, but it’s important to adjust your skincare routine to the seasonal change.

Weather can have a big influence on our complexion, so let's learn how to protect it while we're enjoying the sun!

How does the warmer weather impact our skin?

Combined with humidity and heat, the increase in temperatures causes the sebaceous glands in our skin to work overtime. This means oily skin might become oilier and dry skin may become rough and patchy.

Additionally, with more contact to water, like beaches or pools, our skin may also become dehydrated.

In summer, you might want to opt for skincare products with a lighter consistency, like gel cream moisturisers. Using these types of products will keep your skin feeling hydrated without being too heavy on your skin. If you have oily skin, they may also help in minimising shine.

Products to Use	Products to Avoid
SPF: The most important skin concern during the summertime is ageing and sun damage. Wearing SPF daily will help to combat both of these. Ultimately, using sunscreen will help keep your skin healthy, which will ensure your skincare regimen is effective.	Ditch the heavy exfoliants: In the hotter months, your skin is more sensitive to sun damage, so it’s okay to limit the use of chemical exfoliants, like products with AHA/BHA. Additionally, you can also limit the use of physical scrubs as in summer, your skin will be more sensitive due to exposure to chlorinated swimming pools and beach saltwater.
Try a water-based moisturiser: In summer, it’s important to bring hydration back to the skin if it’s feeling a little dehydrated. A more lightweight formula in a moisturiser will work best here, to help your skin feel hydrated without it being sticky or heavy.	Swap creamy cleansers for gel: Creamy cleansers are best for hydrating the skin in winter. As your skin will be producing excess sweat and oil in the heat, this is the perfect time to use a more lightweight cleansing formula that will help to eliminate excess oil.

The Perfect Skincare Routine for Summer

Warmer weather means feeling hot and sticky, so it's recommended to tweak your skin routine to ensure your skin is feeling cool, yet still hydrated.

1. Cleanser

Start your summer routine by properly cleansing the skin of impurities.

You can start by using a balm or oil cleanser like Activating Cleansing Oil first, to remove any makeup or SPF. Then go in with a gentle cleanser, like Bead Cleanser.

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2. Hydrating Mist

Spritz a toning mist onto the skin for hydration and to damp the skin before pressing in your serum.

Try Jojoba Water Toning Mist which is clinically proven to lead to a 25% increase in hydration and decreases the appearance of large pores by 44%.

Shop Jojoba Water Toning Mist

4. Facial Oil

To nourish and replenish skin after being in the sun or getting sunburnt, try using Australian Jojoba mixed in with aloe vera gel.

It's packed full of vitamins A, D & E and omegas 6 & 9. It will also provide up to 8 hours of moisturisation, keeping skin soft and smooth.

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5. Moisturiser

To lock in all the moisture from your routine, you’ll want to apply a moisturiser. Once the weather heats up, you might want to opt for a gel cream, which has a lighter consistency.

Jojoba Water Gel Cream is a hydrating, water-based moisturiser which is incredibly lightweight, making it perfect for those warmer days.

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6. SPF

In your daytime summer routine, you’ll want to finish with SPF as the last step in your routine.

Multi Defence Moisturiser with SPF is a great moisturiser for incidental sun exposure but if you're in the sun for long periods of time it's best to wear an SPF 50+ and reapply throughout the day.

Multi Defence Moisturiser SPF15