A hydrating face mist is a handbag must-have in hot weather. It provides an instant moisture boost to combat dry skin throughout the day. Just like the best make-up for older women, a spritz of face mist nourishes mature skin. This is because some sprays are infused with antioxidants, botanicals, vitamins and minerals that have anti-aging properties.
If you're going through the menopause, a hydrating face mist is an effective natural remedy for hot flushes. It offers a quick and refreshing sensation which can be of great relief if you suffer from sensitive skin. Mature skin produces less oil, therefore it doesn't retain moisture as well. As a result older skin can be drier. If that sounds like you, go for a hydrating face mist that contains calming ingredients such as aloe vera or chamomile that help to soothe dry and sensitive skin.
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Applying a mist before your face primer improves skin texture as hydrated skin is softer, smoother and more supple. When skin is damp moisturisers, serums and other skincare treatments are absorbed more effectively. So overall, skin is healthier and more vibrant as a result of being deeply nourished.
There are so many benefits to making a face mist a part of your skincare routine. Carry it in your gym bag and spray after exercise for an invigorating spritz that replenishes skin. Or use it to keep skin feeling plump and moisturised in a dry indoor environment. Also, feel instantly soothed during hot weather as a face mist restores a dewy glow to dehydrated skin.
Best hydrating face mist
Best hydrating face mist for sensitive skin
![Vichy Eau Thermal](https://images.bauerhosting.com/affiliates/sites/9/2024/06/Vichy-Eau-Thermal.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Soothe and hydrate for a radiant complexion with Vichy Eau Thermal. This gentle face mist calms sensitive skin. It is 100 per cent Vichy spa water, that's fragrance free and suitable for all skin types, including irritated and eczema-prone skin. Perk up your skin and mood anytime with this 150ml can that fits in a hand bag, to combat dryness and keep skin hydrated all day long. Customers say it leaves skin feeling soft and refreshed. It's also effective for calming hot flushes. Whether you're looking to revive skin after the gym or stay hydrated on a long flight, Vichy Eau Thermal is the best hydrating face spray.
Do bear in mind that it is a mineral-rich water mist, nothing else, so it's not multifunctional like some other face sprays that can be used for setting makeup or for giving a dewy look. However, if you're at your wits end with itchy, hot and red skin this hydrating face mist can provide a great deal of relief.
Pros
- Soothing on all skin types, including those prone to allergies, eczema and sensitive skin
- Rejuvenate tired skin in hot weather; use it straight from the fridge first thing in the morning
- 100% pure and all-natural
Cons
- A customer comments that it doesn't work for setting makeup
Volume: | 150ml |
Ingredients: | Aqua/water |
Tested
Best hydrating face mist for mature skin
![Caudalie Eau de Raisin](https://images.bauerhosting.com/affiliates/sites/9/2024/06/Caudalie-Eau-de-Raisin-tested.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
www.lookfantastic.com
Indulge in a luxurious skincare ritual for a radiant, healthy glow with Caudalie Eau de Raisin. It may sound odd, but this face mist is 100 per cent organic grape water. It claims to boost skin's hydration by 127 per cent. Grape water has antioxidant properties which helps to protect against free radicals, thereby protecting skin against dark spots, aging and uneven skin tone. Customers say this face mist is effective at calming skin inflammation. It provides hydration for all skin types.
We tried and tested Caudalie Eau de Raisin over the course of two weeks. Natalie says it's a fantastic primer because it smooths uneven skin, making it easier to apply foundation. She has combination skin and liked that this product helps to hydrate the dry areas and doesn't make the oily areas too greasy.
If you're prone to acne or have textured or sensitive skin this is a super face mist for cooling and refreshing skin. In addition, it gives a youthful glow, making skin plump and fresh. Most of all, it's very effective for smoothing skin before applying makeup.
Pros
- Cooling and refreshing in hot weather
- Customers with acne-prone skin have found it soothing
- Contains 100% organic grape water which is moisturising, soothing, antioxidant and prebiotic
- It's a great primer for smoothing skin before applying makeup
Cons
- Mixed opinions about its scent
Volume: | 200ml |
Ingredients: | Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Water, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice, Nitrogen |
Tested
Best hydrating face mist for stressed skin
![La Roche-Posay Eau Thermale](https://images.bauerhosting.com/affiliates/sites/9/2024/06/La-Roche-Posay-Eau-Thermale-tested.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
www.laroche-posay.co.uk
For an ultra fine spray that soothes itchy, irritated and tired skin, choose La Roche-Posay Eau Thermale. It's a hypoallergenic formula that can be used on the most sensitive skin. Nourish your face with this thermal spring water mist that contains prebiotic minerals to feed the good bacteria in skin. This helps to cultivate a healthy microbiome. It's very effective on dry, sensitive, red and irritated skin, providing instant cooling relief. Customers say that they can see the improvement in their skin condition as a result of using this spray for a few weeks.
We tested La Roche-Posay Eau Thermale. Our tester uses for high-end skincare products because she found that budget beauty products irritate her skin. Angela is in her early 60s with dry, pale skin that's prone to redness. She has found that French skincare and cosmetics are the best for keeping her flare-ups at bay. She had hot flushes when she was going through the menopause, and used La Roche-Posay Eau Thermale to cool her skin. The super fine mist is even better when you store the can in the fridge. Keep skin hydrated and reduce irritation with La Roche-Posay Eau Thermale.
Just like Vichy Eau Thermal, this is chiefly a hydrating and soothing face mist rather than a primer or for setting makeup.
Pros
- Micro-fine spray that soothes, cleanses and hydrates
- Hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin, it's mild enough for babies' skin
- A little goes a long way
- Recommended by dermatologists
Cons
- It is simply water, therefore has no other antioxidant or protective benefits
Volume: | 150ml (or 300ml) |
Ingredients: | 609025AQUA / WATER (CODE F.I.L.: B3060/3) |
Tested
Best hydrating face mist for hot weather
![Avene Eau Thermale](https://images.bauerhosting.com/affiliates/sites/9/2024/06/Avene-Eau-Thermale-tested.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
www.cultbeauty.co.uk
Experience the benefits of hydrated skin with Avene Eau Thermale. This light and gentle mist is natural mineral water from the south of France. Avène has been producing soothing skincare treatments from thermal mineral water for over 270 years. It's mild enough to be used post surgical or cosmetic procedures and it can be used on babies' skin to soothe nappy rash.
Store it in the fridge and spritz it to cool down in hot weather. It's a pure product that can be used to soothe sun burn. Customers praise the hydrating properties of this mister. It calms sensitive skin and is refreshing too.
Our tester says that Avene Eau Thermale is an essential part of her daily skincare routine. As well as soothing hot, tired and tight skin, this mineral water mist improves skin's ability to absorb skincare products. Also, our tester sprays it over makeup to smooth powder and blend.
If you have puffy eyes first thing in the morning or have a skin condition, such as Rosacea, this refreshing and cooling mist can provide relief from irritation and inflammation. Similarly, on acne-prone skin this product hydrates without clogging pores.
Pros
- Refreshing and hydrating on all skin types, including sensitive skin
- Deeply soothing on tired, hot or sore skin
- 300ml lasts a long time, plus it's also available in 150ml and 50ml
- 100% natural origin
Cons
- No added ingredients to provide extra benefits – it is essentially a mist of water
Volume: | 300ml |
Ingredients: | Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua), Nitrogen |
Best hydrating face mist for a dewy glow
![d'alba Italian First Spray Serum](https://images.bauerhosting.com/affiliates/sites/9/2024/06/d-alba-Italian-First-Spray-Serum.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
For a dewy, revitalised look that enhances your natural luminosity, go for d'alba Italian First Spray Serum. The spray serum claims to provide relief for flaky skin and it deeply hydrates, with visible results. It contains white truffle, which has antioxidant properties. This improves skin's elasticity and smooths fine lines and wrinkles.
Customers say it sprays evenly and it can be used for skincare or over makeup. This spray serum feels luxurious and locks your look place with a natural finish. A review recommends using this serum just before applying makeup as it blends creases and lessens the cakey build-up of makeup. As it's a serum with an oil, give it a shake before use so that the ingredients mix.
Do bear in mind that whilst certified vegan and designed for use on the facial area, some customers found it irritated their skin. However, the vast majority love this viral TikTok beauty spray and they benefit from its moisturising properties.
Pros
- Wonderful for blending, reducing the appearance of lines and cakey makeup
- Hydrating and gives a glow without being sticky
- Effective for some on dry and sensitive skin for moisturising and reducing redness
Cons
- A customer comments that this caused a skin reaction
Volume: | 50ml (or 100ml) |
Ingredients: | Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Sorbitol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Betaine, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Butylene Glycol, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Glycerin, Fragrance, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Vegetable Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethanol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Lilium Candidum Flower Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Carbomer, Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract, Arginine, Potassium Sorbate, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol |
Best hydrating face mist for luxury skincare
![Charlotte's Magic Hydrator Mist](https://images.bauerhosting.com/affiliates/sites/9/2024/06/Charlottes-Magic-Hydrator-Mist.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
www.charlottetilbury.com
Unlock the secret to radiant skin with Charlotte's Magic Hydrator Mist. This luxurious mist treats your skin to a spa-like experience. It's infused with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide (for pollution defence) and Japanese Kombu extract to firm skin. These ingredients help to hydrate, oxygenate and protect.
Customers praise this hydrating mist, saying it firms and rejuvenates skin. A couple of spritzes result in plump, radiant and healthy looking skin. The mist has a subtle White Tea of Bali fragrance and is very light and refreshing. Do note that some reviews felt the scent was a bit too strong for a face mist. It's worth going to your local Charlotte Tilbury makeup counter and trying it out before your buy.
Even if you haven't slept a wink, this hydrating mist helps skin look fresh and glowing, with or without makeup.
Pros
- Firming and hydrating on mature skin
- Luxurious feel and moisturising; customers report visibly improved skin
- Gives a luminous complexion with or without makeup
Cons
- Customers comment that the fragrance is a bit too strong
Volume: | 75ml |
Ingredients: | AQUA/WATER/EAU, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERETH-26, NIACINAMIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERIN, TREHALOSE, UREA, PPG-26-BUTETH-26, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, TROPAEOLUM MAJUS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, SERINE, CITRIC ACID, LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT, ALGIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE, PULLULAN, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE |
Best hydrating face mist for a midday refresh
![e.l.f. Hydrating Coconut Mist](https://images.bauerhosting.com/affiliates/sites/9/2024/06/e.l.f.-Hydrating-Coconut-Mist.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
When you deeply nourish skin you radiate good health and this e.l.f. Hydrating Coconut Mist is perfect for when your skin feels a bit dehydrated or if your makeup looks dry. It's a lightweight mist that hydrates skin and refreshes makeup. It has an uplifting coconut scent that's a lovely pick-me-up during a busy day. In addition to enriching coconut, it's infused with vitamin E to nourish skin.
It's an Amazon's Choice recommended product that's vegan and cruelty-free. Customers praise this mist as a lovely soft spray with a pleasant scent. It's even better when stored in the fridge. Be aware customers with sensitive skin didn't get on with this mist and you need to keep your eyes closed when you spray this product.
It's not a setting spray, rather it's a refreshing mist that's great value for money, with packaging that makes it look more expensive than what it is. If you're looking for a setting spray, e.l.f. have an separate product called e.l.f. Dewy Setting Mist.
Pros
- Cooling, gentle and moisturising
- Value for money at less than £10
- Fine and delicate mist that refreshes skin
Cons
- A customer comments that it stung their eyes
Volume: | 80ml |
Ingredients: | Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance (Parfum), Panthenol (Vb5), Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Ve), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil |
Best hydrating face mist for winter
![Garnier Organic Argan Hydrating Facial Spray Mist](https://images.bauerhosting.com/affiliates/sites/9/2024/06/Garnier-Organic-Argan-Hydrating-Facial-Spray-Mist.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Glow with confidence, thanks to Garnier Organic Argan Hydrating Facial Spray Mist. It contains organic argan oil and organic cornflower water to nourish skin. In the variable UK climate, this mist is perfect for protecting and moisturising skin against harsh, cold weather. But it can also be used all year round as a hydrating mist.
This Amazon's Choice recommended product is certified organic by the Soil Association. It's also vegan and cruelty-free. Plus, the packaging is 100 per cent recycled.
Customers who have dry skin praise this facial spray for hydrating skin and giving a dewy look. However, there are some reviews that comment on the spray mechanism and nozzle resulting in an awkward spray rather than an even mist. At just £8 this is an effective hydrator with ethical credentials.
Pros
- Effective as a base for makeup; gives a dewy look
- Hydrating and moisturising on a range of skin types
- Good value for money
- Organic, vegan and ethical
Cons
- Some reviews comment that the spray mechanism is flawed
Volume: | 150ml |
Ingredients: | 967406 17, Aqua / Water, Hordeum Vulgare Stem Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Arginine, Coco-Betaine, Propanediol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Linalool, Limonene Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Parfum / Fragrance |
Tested
Best hydrating face mist for makeup setting
![Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Miracle Hydrating Mist Spray](https://images.bauerhosting.com/affiliates/sites/9/2024/06/Elizabeth-Arden-Eight-Hour-Miracle-Hydrating-Mist-tested.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Transform your skin with a luxurious spritz of Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Miracle Hydrating Mist Spray. It's part of Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour® collection, which is a range of multi-tasking skincare that repairs and protects the skin barrier and is deeply moisturising. Customers recommend it as a refreshing spritz to help skin feel nourished, soft and silky.
We tested the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Miracle Hydrating Mist Spray. Natalie says it's lovely and refreshing on your face, neck and décolletage in hot weather. Just bear in mind that it's slightly fragranced, which might not be to everyone's taste. The slight viscosity of this hydrating mist makes it a good option for priming your face before applying makeup. Alternatively, spritz over makeup during the day to reinvigorate a look, so that foundation doesn't dry out.
For a wonderfully hydrating and refreshing facial in a bottle this mist is a real treat.
Pros
- Hydrating, refreshing and moisturising
- Suitable for all skin types
- Spritz throughout the day to revive makeup and prevent cakey creases
Cons
- Some customers found it slightly too scented
Volume: | 100ml |
Ingredients: | Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Parfum/Fragrance, Punica Granatum Fruit Juice, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Pca, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate |
Best hydrating face mist for travel
![Evian Facial Spray](https://images.bauerhosting.com/affiliates/sites/9/2024/06/Evian-Facial-Spray.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
www.superdrug.com
For refreshing skincare that peps you up when you're out and about, we recommend Evian Facial Spray. It contains the essential minerals of pure Evian alpine water. You can keep it in the fridge for extra cooling. It's an instant way to feel refreshed on a hot summer day. Also, you can use this facial spray to help set your makeup in place.
This is convenient skincare for when you're on-the-go. Use Evian Facial Spray to reinvigorate skin after a gym workout or stay cool and hydrated in the heat. Also, customer reviews recommend it for combatting hot flushes. Also, use it to keep skin hydrated on long haul flights.
Whilst this is a travel size 50ml can, an Evian Facial Spray 150ml is also available.
Pros
- Budget price which is ideal if your on holiday and don't want to take an expensive product abroad
- Lightweight mist that contains essential minerals salts to tone skin
- Hypoallergenic so it's suitable for sensitive skin
- Use it to set makeup, it blends so foundation and powder looks less cakey
Cons
- Note this is a small 50ml size
Volume: | 50ml |
Ingredients: | Aqua (Water), Nitrogen |
Tested
Best for rose water fragrance
![Elemental Herbology Antioxidant Hydration Mist](https://images.bauerhosting.com/affiliates/sites/9/2024/07/Elemental-Herbology-Antioxidant-Hydration-Mist-tested.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Enjoy a rose-scented mist that's a boost to skin nutrition, with Elemental Herbology Antioxidant Hydration Mist. It's a calming flower water that's rich in antioxidants to protect skin from environmental stressors. It contains rose damask oil that's deeply moisturising and repairing, reducing redness and sensitivity. Mist over cleansed skin morning and evening before applying your serum, facial oil or moisturiser. Or use it throughout the day to refresh and hydrate.
Natalie says: "I was intrigued to try this rosewater-based hydrating mist. I've been familiar with the benefits of Bulgarian rosewater for years after being introduced to it by a friend. This Elemental Herbology Antioxidant Hydration Mist doesn't state the provenance of its ingredients, but it claims to contain high-quality and antioxidant-rich rose damask oil and flower water.
"Elemental Herbology's products are always fabulous quality and the look and feel of this hydration mist was no exception. The metal bottle feels lovely, especially when chilled and spritzed straight from the fridge. The ultra fine mist has a strong rose fragrance and it's instantly refreshing on skin. After a little spell of hot summer days, the mist was an invigorating pick-me-up.
"It has a slight tackiness to it, making it a very good base for applying your make-up. But I felt that if I was spritzing a lot, this could begin to feel a bit too sticky, so less is more for me.
"All-in-all, if you are a fan of rosewater in beauty products, this is a must-have to give skin a treat in hot weather."
Pros
- Hydrates soothes and protects dehydrated, sensitive skin
- Antioxidant-rich facial mist that protects skin from environmental damage
- Counteracts the effect of ageing, lifestyle and the environment
- Locks moisture into the skin
Cons
- Less is more, as too much can feel a bit sticky
Volume: | 100ml |
Ingredients: | Rose water, rose damask oil, glycerin |
- Natural and bio-nutritious
- Made in England
![Best hydrating face mists tried and tested](https://images.bauerhosting.com/affiliates/sites/9/2024/06/best-hydrating-face-mist-tried-tested.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
FAQs
What are the benefits of using a hydrating face mist?
A hydrating face mist is a versatile and beneficial addition to your skincare routine. An occasional spritz throughout the day provides an instant moisture boost that helps to rejuvenate your complexion. It refreshes and revitalises skin. In addition to sunscreen for the face, some face mists contain antioxidants that have anti-aging benefits and can also protect against environmental stressors. As a result, skin is healthier and more resilient.
Face mists are portable and can be applied any time, anywhere. Get a burst of hydration on the go and feel your skin come alive. A hydrating face mist can help soothe irritated and sensitive skin.
A hydrating face mist can be used to set makeup, giving it a more natural finish and helping it last longer. It gives a dewy look that softens fine lines and wrinkles. Also, spritzing before makeup makes skin smoother so it's easier to apply a BB cream or foundation. With a fine mist as part of your skincare ritual, you'll find that moisturiser and under eye creams will absorb into the skin better, resulting in a youthful glow.
How do I look after my skin in the summer?
With summer just around the corner, experts at the beauty and wellness marketplace, Fresha.com, have delved into the do's and don'ts for this season’s skincare routine.
As the temperatures start to rise, it’s time to switch up your skincare routine to adapt to the warmer weather. Skin tends to become more sensitive in warmer conditions, which is why it’s important to adjust your skincare routine to accommodate the change of season.
Don’t forget your SPF
As the months get warmer, it’s hugely important to use SPF products. Incorporating them into your skincare routine is a must to protect yourself from the sun and keep you feeling refreshed this spring.
You should apply products containing SPF as the last step in your skincare routine to allow your skin to receive maximum protection as you spend more time outdoors. It’s vital to use a high SPF of at least 30 and wait at least 20 minutes after application before going outside.
Incorporate a vitamin C serum into your skincare routine
Incorporating vitamin C into your skincare routine this spring will have an abundance of benefits. When used alongside SPF, vitamin C serums enhance the performance of SPF products by giving your skin thorough protection against UV rays. The serum can also boost hydration and brightness, giving your skin that sought-after glow.
Overcast weather can be an unexpected cause of sunburn in summer, but vitamin C serums can help soothe painful sunburns and protect against long-term sun damage, making it an essential product in this season’s skincare routine.
However, it’s important to note that new products should be gradually introduced to your skincare routine to test how your skin reacts to the change.
Try a niacinamide serum
After winter, many people find themselves struggling with dry skin, which is why adding a niacinamide serum into your skincare routine is hugely rewarding. Niacinamide boosts the skin’s hydration and enhances moisture, making this product the perfect comeback from those dull winter months.
As the warmer weather sets in, your face will naturally start to produce more oil, but niacinamide serums also helps to regulate oil production, removing any excess oils from your skin. It’s recommended to use niacinamide in both your morning and evening skincare routine and to apply the product after cleansing and toning. Niacinamide should also be applied before using more acidic serums, such as vitamin C.
Avoid heavy moisturisers
While moisturiser is a fundamental part of every skincare routine, it’s essential to lighten the load over the next few months.
As the weather becomes warmer, too much moisturiser can cause your pores to become clogged, resulting in an oily break-out. To avoid this, it’s better to apply a lighter layer of moisturiser throughout summer; doing so keeps your skin hydrated while reducing the risk of blemishes.
Put your exfoliating acids to one side
As the temperature heats up, it’s incredibly tempting to exfoliate daily to reduce the risk of clogged pores. However, limiting your use of exfoliating acids over the next few months is hugely important.
When over-used, exfoliating acids, such as salicylic acid and glycolic acid, can reduce the skin’s natural protection against the sun and can dehydrate your skin, making you more susceptible to skin damage.
Exfoliating acids should be used in moderation and applied around once a week at most to avoid some nasty sunburn this summer. SPF should always be the last step in your morning skincare routine, so make sure you get your exfoliating out of the way before applying SPF products.
Similarly, face scrubs should also be avoided over the next few months. While these products are a great way to remove dead skin cells, they can also increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun, heightening the risk of skin damage.
Switch to a gel cleanser
Cleansers are a great way to remove excess oils and dirt from your skin, why is why they are the first step in every skincare routine. However, thick cleansing creams have the potential to clog up your pores during the warmer weather, why is why mild gel cleansers are a more trustworthy alternative.
Gel cleansers are a light and refreshing way to cleanse your skin, reducing the risk of breakouts over the warmer months. These products can effectively deep clean your skin without stripping away your natural oils, giving you a healthy glow this summer.
Ditch the cleansing oils
As the weather starts to heat up, your face will naturally begin to produce more oil. As a result, avoiding cleansing oils over the next few months is recommended.
Applying cleansing oils in warm weather will result in an excessive amount of oil, increasing your risk of a breakout. Because of this, it’s best to dial down during spring and stick to lighter products.
This information was provided by the beauty and wellness marketplace, Fresha.
Natalie Knowles is a Homes & Garden Product Writer for Yours, specialising in home appliances. When she's not testing sparkling water makers, she flexes her creative flair as an artist.