Sweat-Proof Your Skin for Summer
Now that you have bid adieu to the colder months, it’s time to welcome summer by sprucing up your skin to beat the heat. Yashu Jain – Managing Director, Mattlook cosmetics, writes about sweat-proofing your skin for this summer.
Summer is full of wonderful things — but melting makeup, smeared eyeliner, and super-sticky lipstick are not among them. Here, one needs to adopt the best tips for keeping makeup looking fresh and pretty, even when the weather is working against you. Here is the checklist to prevent melting makeup.
Slather on the sunscreen
Skipping the sunscreen is a cardinal sin on any given day. But the effects of it are even harsher on days when the sun is at its brightest. Look for a sunscreen with SPF 30 at least and make it a part of your daily skincare routine before stepping out of the house. A quick lazy-girl hack to ensure you apply sunscreen every day is to find a moisturizer that has a generous amount of SPF in it. Apply It generously not just on the face but also neck, arms, and chest or any part of the body that may be exposed to the sun. As an extra precaution, you can also carry a small bottle/tube in your handbag to re-apply during the day. And, if you’re planning to take a dip in the pool, use a waterproof sunscreen.
Scrub with care
With the dry skin gone with the cool winds, you might think that you don’t need exfoliators anymore. However, it’s during these warmer months that your skin needs exfoliation the most. Gentle exfoliation saves you from clogged pores and removes blackheads and whiteheads, which in turn gives your skin a chance to breathe. As with any skincare product, it’s best to scan the label beforehand for red flags such as fragrances and alcohol. For sensitive skin, exfoliators with micro-beads work best.
Lighten the lotion
Moisturizers don’t have to be banished to the back ends of your beauty drawer with the dawn of spring. In fact, using light, water-based moisturizers will keep your skin soft and nourished during these months. This holds especially true for those with sensitive skin as water-based moisturizers get absorbed easily and don’t leave a tacky layer behind; the same theory applies to body lotions. Using oil or glycerin-based body lotions can cause acne on your back and upper arms, bringing your noodle strap top dreams to a resounding halt.
Chuck out your old make-up
We all have a soft corner for that limited edition blush or that perfect shade of lipstick we bought a few years ago. And even though our minds tell us to bin it, the make-up junkie in us begs to disagree. Spring is the time to start listening to logic and follow the expiry dates. This includes filtering the stash and getting rid of lipsticks that smell weird, foundations that have separated, and blushes that have loose or damaged bristles. Clean your brushes at least once a week to avoid bacteria build-up.
Start with the proper base
The way you care for your skin is just as important as the makeup you apply on it. Use an oil-free moisturizer in the morning and opt for an oil-free foundation formula to match.
Try waterproof versions of your favourite products
Invest in a good quality waterproof makeup product to protect your skin from sweating.
Keep your makeup light
If you want to prevent your makeup from creasing and caking, say less is more. Just use a tinted moisturizer and a concealer. Makeup likes to move around when it’s hot, so the best way to avoid that is to wear less of it.