7 Steps to Summer Skin
Silky, smooth summer skin is on everyone’s ‘Most Wanted’ list as the sun prepares to put his hat on and visit our shores once more. But can healthy-looking summer skin really be that easy to achieve?
Here are seven simple summer skin care steps to help keep your skin feeling smooth, hydrated and refreshed.
1. Exfoliate Head to Toe
All that central heating and those extra layers you’ve been embracing throughout the winter months may have left your skin looking dry and flaky.
Aalgo can be used as part of a gentle exfoliating routine, helping to soften and lift away dry surface skin. Add Aalgo Organic Atlantic Seaweed Skincare to a lukewarm bath or use it as a targeted body application to help leave skin feeling smoother and refreshed.
2. Moisturise the Skin
Once the skin has been gently exfoliated, it’s important to help maintain hydration.
There are many moisturising products available, including natural formulas, SPF products and self-tanning moisturisers. You can also support dry skin through your bathing routine.
Soaking in a lukewarm Aalgo seaweed bath for around 20 minutes can help skin feel softer, smoother and more conditioned.
If dryness is a particular concern, read more about caring for very dry and sensitive skin.
3. Keep Hydrated
Moisturising the skin is an important part of achieving a smooth complexion, but keeping yourself well hydrated is important too, particularly during warmer weather.
Drink regularly throughout the day and increase your fluid intake when you’re spending more time in the heat or being physically active.
4. Cleanse the Face Gently
The last thing you may want to do on a hot, sunny day is cover your face with heavy makeup.
A simple cleansing routine can help remove sunscreen, makeup, excess oil and everyday impurities without overloading the skin.
An Aalgo seaweed facial can be used as a short-contact mask to leave the skin feeling clean, refreshed and conditioned.
5. Lighten Up Your Cosmetics
When the weather is warm, you naturally wear fewer and lighter layers, so you may want to apply the same idea to your skincare and makeup routine.
Rich foundations and heavy cosmetics can feel uncomfortable in hot weather, particularly when combined with sweat and sunscreen.
Try switching to lighter, non-comedogenic products and make sure makeup is removed thoroughly at the end of the day.
6. Try Gentle Dry Body Brushing
Invest in a natural-bristled body brush or a long-handled loofah.
Starting from the ankles, use gentle circular movements up the legs and continue over the body, avoiding sensitive areas, broken skin, the neck and the face.
Dry body brushing can help lift away dry surface skin and leave the body feeling smoother. Avoid brushing too firmly, particularly if your skin is sensitive or easily irritated.
7. Focus on Summer Feet
Summer is flip-flop season, so dry heels and feet often become more noticeable.
Add around 1 tablespoon of Aalgo to a foot spa or basin of lukewarm water and soak your feet for 15–20 minutes to help soften dry skin.
For particularly dry heels, Aalgo can also be mixed with water into a paste and applied briefly to the affected area before rinsing thoroughly.
Avoid leaving occlusive wraps or cling film on the feet overnight. If you have diabetes, poor circulation, reduced sensation in your feet or persistent cracked skin, seek advice from a healthcare professional before using intensive foot treatments.
Keep Your Summer Skin Care Simple
Summer skin doesn’t need a complicated routine. Gentle exfoliation, hydration, cleansing, sun protection and a little extra attention to dry areas can go a long way towards keeping your skin feeling comfortable throughout the warmer months.
A simple seaweed bath or targeted application can also help bring a little Atlantic-inspired self-care into your summer routine.