The summer heat has a way of drawing out our energy, and the idea of complicated routines suddenly become superfluous. When it comes to summer skincare, the simpler, the better. Nicole O’Grady, advanced aesthetician and founder of Olivia Cole, explains the essentials of achieving glowing summer skin without a product list the length of your arm.
1. Water-based moisturiser There’s a fine line between glowing and looking oily. Prioritising hydration doesn’t mean you have to lather yourself in various serums and oils – opting for formulas that are water-based as opposed to oil-based will help achieve this.
Water-cream moisturisers are great for summer as they provide the skin with much needed hydration without feeling too heavy. If you’re looking for extra hydration, “Other topical products that include retinols, vitamin C and glycolic acid are great for a glow,” says O’Grady. Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream Hydrating Moisturizer 50ml, £39.
75 (was £53), Face the Future 2. Hydrating cleanser and serum Opting for gel and cream-based cleansers will help clean the skin without stripping it of all natural oils. “Serums can be a great alternative to moisturising creams if your skin is on the more oily side,” explains O’Grady.
Serums add a layer of hydration that you feel your moisturiser may not have achieved, but without suffocating the skin. Reaching for products that include ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, squalane, niacinamide and.
