Top 5 skincare products for summer skin

We at Graceful Lilly believe that skincare is vitally important. Not only during summer months. But, unfortunately, this is when people become lax in their skincare protection. Maybe it's the warm weather. Maybe it's the beach beckoning us. Maybe it's the time taken to apply the SPF? 

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"When it comes to summer skin care, dermatologists stress the usual important stuff: practicing diligent sun protection, wearing UV-shielding clothes when possible, and switching to lighter serums and creams. This isn't just advice they give their patients, though — no, derms truly practice what they preach. We know because Allure chatted with five top dermatologists to find out how they care for their complexions come summertime, and learned that layering on sunscreen and using lighter products are, indeed, non-negotiable for them.

Better yet: They also dropped some hot knowledge about how to care for skin in the summer, including which products to use and why, as well as what they personally use to make sure their skin stays in prime shape despite the sweltering heat and pore-clogging humidity. As curious as we were? Keep scrolling for all the details.

After applying the serum to her eyes, face, and neck, she then slathers on SPF 40 or SPF 50, the latter of which contains light coverage to even out redness and discoloration while preventing further damage.

Night:

Come evening, Marmur stays true to her minimalist mentality, relying on just Beautycounter's Makeup Remover and the same skin-care staples from her morning routine to cleanse and prep her skin for a reparative night's sleep. She says she likes to keep her skin care as lightweight as possible at night to let her skin breathe while still getting the essential nutrients she needs.

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In regards to lifestyle choices, Marmur likes to stay healthy all year long by eating tons of salads with berries and roasted veggies, getting at least eight hours of sleep, and taking long walks and hikes whenever she can. "I like to be in constant movement during the day," she adds.

Joyce Park

Morning:

California-based dermatologist Joyce Park also likes to keeps her skin-care routine fairly simple and straightforward in the summertime. "I definitely switch out my thicker and more hydrating products for more lightweight, non-greasy options that are better suited for the hot summer weather," she says. "For my vitamin C, instead of using the thicker C E Ferulic, I opt for its cousin, the Phloretin C F gel, which rubs in more easily and dries faster," she explains.

Post-serum, it's straight on to sunscreen —SPF 50 is one Park always comes back to as it's tinted and evens out any redness she wants covered. 

Night:

For her nighttime regimen, Park relies on gentle, hydrating products to soothe her skin and protect it from drying out. 

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If there's one summer skin-care rule of thumb Park's super serious about — aside from sun protection, that is — it's staying hydrated. "The hot dry climate in California mixed with blasting AC all day dries out my skin, so I try to hydrate regularly throughout the day... in fact, I have three large water bottles on my work desk that I try to finish by the end of the day," she says. "I also try to increase my water intake by eating lots of fruits and vegetables that are high in water content."

Additionally, Park is never without a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses to protect her eyes, and a sunscreen powder in her purse so she can reapply every two hours.

Whitney Bowe

Whitney Bowe, dermatologist and author of The Beauty of Dirty Skin and Dirty Looks, is all about using breathable, featherlight products in the summertime — that, and both protecting and repairing her skin from sun damage. "I rely more heavily on antioxidants during the summer, not only in my skin care, but also via my diet and through supplementation," says Bowe.

In the a.m., she uses the French pharmacy brand's Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser, which is made with its famous thermal water to soothe stressed-out skin. "It leaves my skin feeling gently cleansed while keeping my skin's natural invisible barrier healthy," she says.

Instead of using a serum or your typical moisturizer, Bowe immediately reaches for sunscreen. Right now, she's between her longtime favorite high amounts of broad-spectrum sun protection.

Night:

Bowe's evening skin-care routine typically begins with a double cleanse consisting of Naturapathica's Manuka Honey Cleansing Balm and a water-based hydrating cleanser like Purpose's

Night:

If she is wearing makeup that day, Chang starts her p.m. routine off with CeraVe's Face & Eye Makeup Remover Wipes, which are gentle and safe for all skin types. "I then rinse my face with the same gentle cleanser as in the morning to remove the oil, dirt, and bacteria that accumulate during the day," she says. Twice a week, she switches to a salicylic acid containing-cleanser like La Roche-Posay's Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser to help remove excess dead skin and obliterate her blackheads.

Post-cleanse, Chang applies a pea-sized amount of retinol to her entire face followed by a moisturizer to prevent excessive dryness or flaking. "Contrary to common belief, you can and should continue using ingredients like retinoids and glycolic acid during the summer months, with the caveat that you have to be extra careful with sun protection," she explains. Chang uses eye cream as her final step. "I love it because it contains peptides and antioxidants for firming and fine-line prevention."

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In addition to sticking to a healthy diet and being super-diligent about sun protection, Chang also incorporates products that help with hyperpigmentation in the summer, as it's a skin concern that tends to become worse due to so much sun exposure. 

New York City and Hamptons-based dermatologist Dendy Engelman is all for oil-free and hydrogel formulas in the hot, summer months. "Switching to lighter products will balance out the extra oil production and leave your skin looking healthier," she says. "I also up my antioxidants during the summer to make up for the extra time in the sun." https://www.allure.com/story/dermatologist-summer-skin-care-routine-products

I go through the same old skincare routine every day and night. And it works for me. I'm sure it will work for you too. It goes like this. 1. Start with a very gentle liquid soap to wash your face. 2. Use a gentle scrubs. https://gracefullillybodyscrubs.com/products/bundle-just-150-was-180 3. Use a toner (Witch Hazel is a very good natural option) 4. Shave cream 5. Moisturiser  6. SPF 40 or higher.