Want to keep sunburn at bay this summer? Follow these simple tips and tricks for protected, dewy skin.

The hot, sweltering days of summer are upon us. While we all love to bask in the summer sunshine, your skin goes through a lot. The scorching sun, excess humidity and drying effects of air conditioning can leave your skin feeling dehydrated and more prone to breakouts, dullness and uneven texture. Are you wondering how to keep your skin healthy and maintain that fresh, dewy glow even in the thick of heatwaves and humidity? Here’s your ultimate summer skin guide for dewy, protected skin—no more sunburn and irritated skin. 

Opt for a lightweight cleanser

Hot and humid summer days are often accompanied by excessive sebum production and oily skin. While adding a heavy-duty cleanser to your summer skincare arsenal might sound like a good idea to combat this issue, it’s not. It can strip off natural oils from the skin and exacerbate the oil predicament. If you want dewy skin all summer long, look for a gentle cleanser that nourishes your skin while also removing dirt, sweat and dead skin cells. Our Hydra Cleanser, a soap-free, foaming gel cleanser can be an excellent addition to your summer skincare regimen. 

Exfoliate, but gently

Since your skin goes through a lot during summer, it’s more prone to irritation and sensitivity. Over-exfoliation can make matters worse. That said, a gentle exfoliation ritual is crucial for healthy, dewy skin in summer. Reach out for a gentle, non-abrasive exfoliant to keep your pores clear and improve skin texture. Instead of a physical exfoliant, opt for a chemical exfoliant with alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) or beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs). This will minimize the appearance of enlarged pores and keep your skin smooth. Our AHA Foaming Mousse is an excellent exfoliant for hot and humid summer days as it penetrates the pores to deliver deep-penetrating purifying action in seconds. 

Soothe with a calming serum

We tend to spend a lot of time outdoors in warmer weather, which can cause sunburn and sensitivity. Therefore, you mustadd a soothing, nourishing product to your summer skincare routine. If you experience skin irritation or redness in summer, try By Biolite’s Redness Relief. Formulated with potent ingredients like SepiCalm, White Tea, Sea Whip andLichochalcone, this gentle formulation soothes heat-activated skin, reduces redness and restores your skin's natural balance. It is the perfect post-sun treatment to keep your skin feeling refreshed and revitalized.

Double down on sunscreen 

When it comes to formulating an effective summer skincare routine, a broad-spectrum SPF is non-negotiable if you want to keep sunburn, premature aging and dullness at bay.  For protected skin minus the heavy, greasy feeling, opt for a water-based, non-comedogenic formula with SPF 30 or higher. And don’t forget to reapply it every two hours. By Biolite’s Zinc Block is an excellent sunscreen alternative since it provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection and glides on smoothwith a greaseless, invisible finish in only 60 seconds.

Get dewy skin with a facial mist

If you want bright, dewy skin all summer long, facial mists are your best friend. Keep a refreshing facial mist in your bag, at your work desk or in your fridge to instantly hydrate, soothe and restore your skin’s barrier. If you are battling withsunburn, a facial mist with calming ingredients is a must-have. Formulated with numerous potent ingredients, By Biolite’s Detox Mist is the only product you need for protected skin. A unique blend of ingredients like skin-defending Seaweed extract, antioxidant White Tea, ozone-neutralizing and purifying Fumitory and Lemon, this detoxifying mist restores a healthy glow in seconds.