Summer Skincare Tips

Summer Skincare Tips

Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to the summer season. Now that the holiday has come and gone, make sure your skin looks great for all those backyard barbecues, beach days, and family trips. Here are our tips to keep your skin glowing all summer long:

-Cleanse, cleanse, cleanse: When the days get particularly hot and sweaty, you'll want to double cleanse your face twice a day to make sure you're getting all that sweat, makeup, and sunscreen off your face. A double cleanse helps prevent your pores from becoming clogged and developing other skin irritations. (Hint: We love Karin Herzog's Professional Cleansing Makeup Remover--you can grab it the next time you're at the salon!)

-Exfoliate: Making sure you exfoliate 1-2 times per week helps ensure that those pores remain unclogged from the sweat, makeup, and sunscreen. Exfoliation also helps your skincare and makeup work better by removing the dead skin cells. Try this mild exfoliator from Karin Herzog--it'll give your skin a gentle exfoliation and achieve a healthy glow.

-Sunscreen: You've likely heard this one before! Sunscreen is important every day, but it's especially important in the summer when we're outside more. Putting on that SPF is also crucial after a facial or any type of exfoliation, since your skin is more sensitive. Reapplying about every two hours is also key.

-Use cooling and soothing products: Whether you've gotten too much sun or just want some relief from the heat, popping your skincare in the fridge can feel fantastic! Good, old-fashioned aloe vera is very soothing after too much sun, and Karin Herzog's Fresh Rose Soothing and Refreshing Mist is also very helpful at soothing, hydrating, and detoxing skin.

-Stay hydrated: The key to great skin is hydration, and that means making sure you drink your water. This also means using some good moisturizers (try this one if you're prone to oily skin) and hydrating masks. You can also spritz your face with a toner or essence (we love these) throughout the day for an extra boost of hydration.

Taking good care of your skin is important during every season, but especially during the summer. If your skin needs a little extra love, consider booking a facial with Patrice or Dora to increase hydration, boost brightness, or fight acne. Salon Patrice offers Karin Herzog products to extend the results of your facial and keep your skin looking naturally gorgeous. Call Salon Patrice at (815) 223-8643 to schedule an appointment or with any questions.