The experts at Caci share their insights for everything your skin needs this summer
Hallelujah, because it's once again time to break out the summer skincare routine. Like swapping out scarves and coats for slip dresses and shorts, your warm-weather daily essentials should be ready to deal with changes in temperature and humidity. But it’s important to remember that good summer skin practice is about much more than just grabbing a lighter moisturiser.
First up, protection from top to toe
Arguably, the most essential part of your summer skincare routine (or any season, if we’re being honest) is wearing SPF. But on top of that, remembering to apply it regularly and everywhere that may get exposed to those harmful UV rays, is essential.
Whenever you quiz beauty experts—be they dermatologists, MUAs or cosmetic surgeons—for their pick when it comes to skincare that stops premature ageing in its tracks, they all agree that the most important thing you can do is wear sunscreen. Daily. No arguments, no forgetting on a cloudy day. Add to that the fact that an estimated 90 per cent of all melanomas in Australasia are caused by direct sunlight, making daily sunscreen use an absolute no brainer.
Some of the best products for premium protection include Murad’s bestselling Multi-Vitamin Clear Coat Broad Spectrum SPF 50 and Skinsmiths Daily Mineral Defence SPF40, and for a multitasking powerhouse you can’t help but love, Murad’s Superactive Moisturiser SPF 50: Brightening is a 3-in-1 formula that infuses skin with all-day hydration, targets UV-damaged skin and dark spots, and delivers a high level SPF 50.
Treatments to soothe, glow and go
The best in-clinic treatments to reset your skin over the summer months are restorative—healing and soothing post-sun exposure—and preparative, keeping skin healthy and glowing through hot days and humid nights, as well as congestion-free.
With zero downtime and clocking in at just 30 minutes, Hydradermabrasion is one of the best treatments for addressing dullness, dryness, and sensitivity, delivering advanced exfoliation and hydration to get your skin back up and glowing in no time.
Microdermabrasion and gentle peels are also a great option for skin-rejuvenating exfoliation, and can be taken to a whole new level when coupled with the likes of light-based LED therapy or Sonophoresis. Totally customisable to your skin concerns, the latter is the dream if you’re looking to address everything from fine lines and UV damage to redness and acne.
For those seeking long-lasting skin regeneration, a course of Microneedling can elicit real change, and it’s safe for performing even during the summer months.
Skincare that’s lightweight, but effective
The best treatment results happen with a great at-home routine, and in summer that involves high performance product picks that focus on hydration while powering your skin health up with proven antioxidants. As aforementioned, SPF is a must, and in the evening, opt for overnight masks or super serums to repair and replenish. The Caci team’s favourites include Murad’s seriously soothing Cellular Hydration Repair Mask, Skinsmiths B12 Mask and Skinsmiths Hydration Booster Mask, with its high dose of water-binding ingredients that help to draw and lock in moisture.
At-home exfoliation between treatments is also essential in the summer to remove dead skin cells from sweat, oil, and sunscreen build-up, which can lead to clogged pores and breakouts. Best picks include a mild physical or chemical exfoliant, preferably at night, and always follow up with daily SPF protection to prevent increased sun sensitivity
And because skincare shouldn’t stop at the neck—especially when you’re ready to throw off the layers—Caci recommends a variation of all of the above for your body too, with Murad’s new Retinal Resculpt Body Treatment the top choice to add to cart.
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