If there's a topic I feel strongly about during the summer months, it's skincare being used as an accessory and a foundation for your entire summer of looks. Truly, your skin is your best accessory and even if it's not flawless or perfect it can still be your loveliest feature. As someone who has massively struggled with acne in the past, I know the pain - both physical and mental - skin can cause.
I've experimented with dozens of different products and treatments and skincare lines over the years - due in part to my job but also my own curiosity - so I do say this with the caveat that skincare is so different for everyone. What works for me might very well not work for you, but I think summer is a wonderful time to get to the root of some of your skin hang ups. You can wear less makeup, focus on hydration, and ultimately work to find what will give you the best skin.
Again, these are my current routines - it's what is currently working for me and may just work for you as well!
Morning Summer Skincare Routine
Cleanser | Carrot and Stick Face Wash I'll actually sometimes just use water on my face in the morning. I think it's a huge misconception that you have to wash your face morning and night.
Serum | Purity Woods Age Defying Dream Cream I can't say enough good things about the Purity Woods brands. They are an organic brand that uses some of the best ingredients to create beautiful products. I have been using the Dream Cream for a couple months now and it is one of my favorite products that actually works. My skin is visibly different when I use it consistently.
Summer Skincare Evening Routine
Cleanser | Oak Essentials Gel Cleanser
Facial Oil | Oak Essentials Ritual Oil
Moisturizer | Oak Essentials Moisture Rich Balm
If you couldn't tell I'm a big fan of the Oak Essentials skincare line. They are an organic when possible, natural skincare range by the Jenni Kayne team and their products just work wonders for my skin. I've used most of the products in the line and the hydration and clarity they bring to my skin is truly unparalleled. Right now, I'm exclusively using their products in my evening skincare routine and love it!
Summer Self Care Skincare Routine
About once a week I'll go through a very ritualistic and slow self care routine. I've made it so it doesn't take hours (or else I'll get impatient!) but it forces me to slow down and focus on what I'm doing. It's a nice break from the daily routines and really does so much for my skin.
Step 1 | Cleanse with the Oak Essentials Pure Gel Cleanser
Step 2 | Exfoliate with a Gentle Exfoliator
Step 3 | Face Mask with the Oak Essentials Restorative Mask
Step 4 | Ritual Oil
Step 5 | Gua Sha or Jade Roll my Skin
Step 6 | Overnight Mask with the Origins Avocado Face Mask
Step 7 | Purity Woods Eye Cream