For me, summer is equal parts fighting acne and pigmentation (more to come on the latter in a different post) and hydrating the skin, as sun and swim completely dehydrate the complexion. I look for products that won’t exacerbate any of my skin concerns and, hopefully, will actually work to improve them.
Here’s what I’ve been using to achieve that delicate balance:
Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser – I’m a huge fan of the Barbara Sturm Cleanser, which is literally the most gentle foam cleanser that removes the day, but sometimes my skin needs a bit more kick. That’s when I opt for the Enzyme Cleanser. It’s a powder that turns into a light foam when activated with water. The chemical-free exfoliation leaves my complexion clean and glowing (although I always use this as a second cleanse). During the summer, it’s so important to gently exfoliate the skin to remove sweat and debris. Just remember to always wear an SPF after as the skin becomes more sensitive to sun. Drunk Elephant Shaba Complex Eye Serum – I’m all about eye serums and gels (I will be dedicating an entire post to this soon), and the Drunk Elephant Eye Serum is super gentle, nourishing, and lightweight, so it won’t leave a mega-oily residue that inevitably seeps down the eye area, even getting into the eye.
Herbivore Botanicals Lapis Facial Oil + Blue Tansy Clarifying Face Mask – Could not love these two products more for gentle, acne-fight...