This summer is all about protecting your skin and hair from damage due to the heat. We’ve collated our top 5 tips for healthy skin and hair with a few products to help. Find them at Grand Plaza.

1. Cleanse, then cleanse again
Summer is well and truly here! Which means that with warmer days our skin needs extra love and care. In summer our skin releases more sebum, a type of natural oil to provide protection. Excess oil and sweat during summer blocks pores and won’t allow your skin to breathe properly. This can lead to various skin problems like acne, pimples and rashes. Humidity can make oily skin oilier! The solution is to cleanse off the dirt, sweat and oil from the skin. If you’re particularly oily and have used sunscreen, it’s recommended to cleanse twice! Make sure you’re washing your face morning and night too!

There are many different cleansers, find one to suit your skin type at Priceline, TerryWhite Chemmart, Coles or Woolworths.

 2. Use a lighter moisturiser with SPF 
Although the air isn’t as dry in the summer as it is in the winter, your skin can still dry out. To lock in moisture during the summer months use a lightweight moisturiser. Options with water-cream textures will provide moisture without being too heavy. A general rule of thumb is that if a moisturiser is runny, it’s thinner and lighter than a typical moisturising cream. Sunscreen should be in your skincare routine all year round, but especially during the warmer months of summer. Add extra protection by using a moisturiser that includes SPF. Just remember, you’ll need a water resistant formula if you’re swimming so check before you dive in!

Here are a few light weight moisturisers with SPF

TerryWhite Chemmart - CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 15
TerryWhite Chemmart - Cetaphil Pro Acne Prone Oil Free Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 ​​
Priceline - Natio Tinted Moisturiser SPF 50+

3. Exfoliate once or twice a week 
Exfoliation will help unclog your pores and reduce blemishes this summer. Just don’t overdo it. Exfoliate once or twice a week and make sure to give your skin a break if you’re sunburned. You just want to gently remove the debris from sweat, SPF, and oil. Even if the bottle says daily, stick to once or twice per week for a more gentle approach your skin will thank you for. Here are a few exfoliants, both gentle scrubs and chemical exfoliants.

Gentle exfoliants such as the following. 

Priceline - Sukin Revitalising Facial Scrub
Priceline - Natio Gentle Facial Scrub 

Try chemical exfoliants such as the following. 

Priceline - Natio Skin Brightening Liquid Exfoliant
Priceline - Skin Physics AHA BHA Renewal Serum

4. Protect your hair 
Protect hair from sun, chlorine and salt water. Your hair takes a beating during the summer, especially if it’s coloured. We’ve got two main tips to protect your hair so you can have fun at the beach, in the pool and outside all summer long. Before swimming, wet your hair & apply a leave-in conditioner. Your hair will absorb the conditioner instead of the chlorine or salt water. Our second top tip is to spritz your hair with a UV protectant spray before heading out during the summer months. We love Sun Bum’s 3 in 1 Leave-In Conditioner because it combines both of our tips in one product! 

Here are a few products that will help protect your hair. 

Priceline - Sun Bum Beach Formula 3 in 1 Leave In
Priceline - OGX Shine+ Argan Oil of Morocco Heat Protect Spray
Priceline - John Frieda Profiller+ Thickening Spray

5. Summer hair cut 
The best thing you can do for your hair coming into the summer months is to give it a cut. Regular trims and freshly cut ends will help your hair to appear healthier and fuller. Healthy and trimmed hair will grow faster and look more radiant. Knowing what your hair needs and sticking to it is the best way to keep your style looking salon fresh. And don’t forget to invest in the correct hair care products at your local salon. Visit Hairhouse or Stefan at Grand Plaza.

And remember, a great way to stay out of the scorching sun is to go shopping instead!