Top 10 Clean Beauty Skincare Tips for Summer

Dec, 2024 | How To

Summer calls for a refreshed skincare routine! Hotter weather, increased sun exposure, and humidity can wreak havoc on your skin, but with these clean beauty tips and product recommendations, you can keep your skin healthy, glowing, and protected all season long. Let’s dive in:

1. Opt for Lightweight Moisturisers

Heavy creams can feel suffocating in summer. Switch to lightweight, gel-based moisturisers with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, rose water and panthenol. These keep your skin hydrated without clogging pores.

For Dry Skin: Try Village 11’s Hydro Boost Gel Cream, packed with 8 types of hyaluronic acid for ultimate hydration.
For Oily Skin: Try Lamav’s Skin Balancing Fluid for lightweight, mattifying hydration with vitamin C, licorice root, and hyaluronic acid.
For Combination Skin: Try Bonajour’s Green Tea Water Cream for hydration and oil control, powered by green tea, niacinamide, and peptides.

Pro Tip: Look for non-comedogenic options to avoid breakouts.

A tube of Hydro Boost Gel Cream, infused with hyaluronic acid, perched on a rugged textured rocky surface.

A white bottle of LAMAV Skin Balancing Fluid, equipped with Age-Defence properties and containing 50ml, is beautifully showcased against a beige background.

A bottle of Propolis Serum from Bonajour, featuring a sleek black pump cap and surrounded by droplets, set against a vibrant yellow background—an ideal addition to your anti-aging skincare routine.

2. Double Down on Sunscreen

A broad-spectrum, mineral-based sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher is perfect for summer. Sun damage accelerates ageing and increases the risk of skin cancer.

Why It’s Different in Summer: Intense UV rays mean more protection is needed. Reapply every two hours if you’re outdoors.

For Dry Skin: Try Mother SPF’s Tinted Touch Up SPF 50, a convenient on-the-go solution with a built-in applicator brush. Infused with aloe vera and niacinamide, it offers soothing, hydrating sun protection.
For Oily Skin: Try Mother SPF’s Mother Mousse SPF 50, packed with jojoba oil and niacinamide to balance skin.
For Combination Skin: Try Mother SPF’s Face Barrier SPF 50, one of our bestsellers! It’s a non-sticky sunscreen with niacinamide for an even complexion and jojoba oil for nourishment.

Avoid: Skipping sunscreen on cloudy days – UV rays can still penetrate!

3. Gentle Cleansers Are a Must

Sweat, sunscreen, and pollution can clog pores, making cleansing vital. Use a gentle, sulfate-free cleanser to avoid stripping your skin’s natural oils.

For Dry Skin: Try Skinjuice’s Smudge Budge, a bestselling cleansing balm with mango seed butter and carrot seed oil that melts away makeup and dirt while smelling amazing!
For Oily Skin: Try Bonajour’s Ginger Aqua Relief Foam Cleanser with ginger water and green tea powder to control sebum and clear your complexion.
For Combination Skin: Try Lamav’s Organic Sweet Orange Cleanser. A revitalising blend of orange and desert lime – a citrus infusion that balances and nourishes your skin.

Pro Tip: For the ultimate clean canvas, try Double Cleansing. Begin with a cleansing balm or oil, then follow up with a gentle foaming, gel, or milk cleanser. Learn more about the benefits of double cleansing HERE.

Person gently washing their face with the Ginger Aqua Relief Foam Cleanser, eyes closed, against a plain background.

Open jar of Smudge Budge cleansing balm featuring orange fruits, flowers, and a swatch of the balm on an orange background.

Three tubes of Ginger Aqua Relief Foam Cleanser are elegantly arranged on a stone surface, with a beige textured background behind them.

4. Incorporate Antioxidant Serums

Antioxidants like Vitamin C, Green Tea, or Kakadu Plum shield your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure. Lightweight, non-sticky serums with targeted actives penetrate deeply to work their magic.

For Dry Skin: Try Naked Chemist’s C+ Skin Shot, a powerful 10% vitamin C serum enhanced with vitamin E and ferulic acid for maximum synergy and effectiveness.
For Oily Skin: Try Bonajour’s Extreme Spot Serum, packed with centella asiatica, niacinamide, and snail mucin to clear blemishes, balance oil, and hydrate simultaneously.
For Combination Skin: Try Naked Chemist’s B+ Skin Shot, a potent blend of niacinamide, panthenol, and vitamin E for a clear, hydrated complexion.

Trend Alert: Vitamin C serums are key for maintaining radiant, even-toned skin. Look for clean formulations free of synthetic fragrances.

5. Don’t Skip Toners

Hydrating toners balance your skin’s pH while adding a boost of moisture. Lightweight and packed with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, they prep your skin and create the perfect base for the next steps in your routine.

For Dry Skin: Try Sandawha’s Vitamin C Brightening Toner, featuring 2% vitamin C to brighten and camellia japonica to hydrate and strengthen your skin barrier.
For Oily Skin: Try Noste’s Sebo Control Soothing Toner, infused with green tea and camellia japonica to control oil while soothing and calming your skin.
For Combination Skin: Try Bonajour’s Ginger Aqua Relief Pads, featuring ginger water, hyaluronic acid, and exfoliating LHA for a gentle toner that balances your complexion.

Summer-Specific Benefits: Opt for toners with soothing ingredients like centella asiatica or heartleaf to calm redness and irritation.

A bottle of the Sandawha Vitamin C Brightening Toner surrounded by lemon slices on a white background.

Hand holding a pump bottle dispensing Sebo Control Soothing Toner onto an outstretched palm holding a cotton pad.

A hand gently removes a Ginger Aqua Relief Pad from an open jar of Bonjour pads containing glycolic acid.

6. Weekly Exfoliation

Sweat and sunscreen buildup can dull your skin, making gentle exfoliation essential once or twice a week to reveal a smoother complexion. Regular exfoliation also enhances product absorption, allowing serums and moisturisers to penetrate more effectively. In summer, opt for mild exfoliators to avoid irritation and sensitivity from stronger sun exposure, ensuring the benefits without the drawbacks.

For Dry Skin: Try Lamav’s Jojoba Exfoliating Scrub, a gentle bioactive formula with aloe vera, desert lime, and chamomile for hydration and a radiant glow.
For Oily Skin: Try Skinjuice’s Plumping Pumpkin, a blend of AHAs like lactic and mandelic acid to remove oil and dead skin cells, plus pumpkin extract for an added glow.
For Combination Skin: Try Lamav’s AHA Face Exfoliant, featuring natural exfoliants like desert lime and bilberry to remove oil and dead skin cells, while green tea extract protects and brightens.

Pro Tip: Choose a chemical exfoliant with lactic acid (AHA) or an enzyme mask for a clean beauty option. Avoid over-exfoliating, which can cause sensitivity.

7. Refresh with Face Mists

A cooling face mist with hydrating and calming properties is a summer essential. A quick spritz throughout the day keeps your skin refreshed, hydrated, and protected from the elements, while also helping to set makeup for a long-lasting, flawless finish.

For Dry Skin: Try Sandawha Camellia Brightening Oil Mist, a nourishing mist with camellia japonica extract and niacinamide to hydrate and balance your complexion.
For Oily Skin: Try Sioris Falling Into The Rose Mist, a lightweight spray with green tea, squalane, and argan oil for balanced moisture and oil control. The subtle rose scent makes it a refreshing spritz you’ll love all day long!
For Combination Skin: Try Haruharu’s Black Bamboo Mist, a cooling, hydrating mist spray rich in antioxidants from bamboo extract and beta-glucan to lock in moisture – perfect for the summer months.

Pro Tip: Look for mists with ingredients like rose water or camellia japonica extract for an instant pick-me-up.

8. Clay Masks for Oil Control

If summer heat leaves you shiny, a weekly clay mask can absorb excess oil while keeping your skin balanced. Clay masks also offer a cooling sensation, provide lasting hydration, and help unclog pores, leaving your complexion refreshed and clear.

For Dry Skin: Try Sandawha’s Seaweed Mask Pack, a deeply nourishing mask with brown algae and allantoin to hydrate and leave your complexion plump and glowing.
For Oily Skin: Try Mary & May’s Cica Tea Tree Soothing Wash-Off Pack, a cooling clay mask with centella asiatica, heartleaf, and tea tree extract – the trusted K-Beauty trio to treat oily skin while soothing and calming.
For Combination Skin: Try Bonajour’s Mugwort Cream Calming Mask, enriched with antibacterial and brightening mugwort, plus ultra-hydrating rice extract, making it ideal for combination skin.

Pro Tip: After using a clay mask, follow up with hydrating serums containing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, panthenol, or ceramides to ensure deep absorption of actives and lock in moisture.

Person drinking a glass of water, wearing a white shirt, with a serene expression.

9. Stay Hydrated Inside Out

Drinking plenty of water keeps your skin plump, healthy, and glowing. Staying hydrated also supports the skin’s natural barrier, helping to lock in moisture. In the summer months, aim for at least 8-10 cups (about 2-2.5 liters) of water a day, and pair this with hydrating serums and lightweight moisturisers for optimal results.

Avoid: Over-reliance on water alone. Skin hydration needs topical care too. Look for products with rose water, hyaluronic acid, and panthenol to lock in moisture.

10. Minimise Makeup

Heavy foundations can clog pores and melt in the heat. Switch to lightweight tinted moisturisers, tinted sunscreens, or BB creams with SPF for a natural, flawless look. Minimising makeup also allows your skin to breathe and reduces the risk of breakouts in the summer heat.

Trend Alert: The “no-makeup” makeup look is huge this summer, emphasizing natural, dewy skin.

Key Takeaway

Summer introduces unique challenges for your skin, from heat and humidity to increased sun exposure. Small tweaks to your skincare routine can make a big difference, leaving you with a glowing, healthy complexion all season long. Choosing nasty-free options this summer not only nurtures your skin but also supports your overall well-being. Why settle for less when you can enjoy skincare that’s effective and safe? Embrace the nasty-free switch today and shine confidently this summer! #nastyfree