Skincare in the summer - how to care for your skin?

As the seasons change, our skin's needs change too. That's why we want to make sure you have the best essentials for skincare no matter the season!

In this article, you'll get tips on what to pay attention to in summer skincare and which products and ingredients will benefit you the most during the warm season. You'll also find recommendations for lovely cooling products that bring relief both to everyday life and to sunburned skin too 💙

What to consider in summer skincare?

1. One is above all – sunscreen!

Korean skincare focuses on balance, but there is one product in foreground all year round – sunscreen. Many use sunscreen only in the summer, but in Korean skincare, sunscreen is part of everyday life.

If you hesitate to use sun protection daily, it's time to get to know Korean sunscreens. They are like lightweight day creams with high UV protection.

2. Cooling and soothing ingredients

Another benefit we can get from Korean cosmetics is their many soothing ingredients. The hot summer sun and sweating can disrupt the skin's balance, making your skin feel more warm and causing more breakouts than normal. Korean soothing and cooling products help with this!

The best cooling ingredients in Korean cosmetics:

🌿 Allantoin

🌿 Quaiazulene

🌿 Centella Asiatica

🌿 Aloe vera

🌿 Ectoin

👇🏽 At the end of the article, you'll find our best cooling products containing these ingredients!

3. Get the most out of the best active ingredients

There are many active ingredients that bring great benefits to skincare in summer! When the UV index is at its highest, it's good to use actives that strengthen the skin's defense mechanisms and help keep the skin tone even.

The best active ingredients for summer:

🌟 Vitamin C: antioxidant vitamin C fights free radicals and helps keep the skin bright and even-toned

🌟 Retinol and other vitamin A derivatives: retinol and retinal are excellent ingredients even in summer. They support normal skin renewal and help keep the skin even and clear.

🌟 PDRN: PDRN helps moisturize the skin and keep it vital. It is an excellent active ingredient as it works seamlessly with other ingredients and is suitable for many sensitive skin types.

🌟 Enzymes: Exfoliating enzymes, such as proteases, are excellent ingredients for keeping the skin clean and smooth. They often suit sensitive skin well and do not sensitize the skin to sunlight.

Which active ingredients should you be careful with?

Certain exfoliating AHA acids, like glycolic acid, sensitize the skin to sunlight, so be cautious when using them. To avoid sun spots, use sunscreen diligently together with products containing AHA. For example, the sensitizing effect of glycolic acid lasts several days, so sunscreen should be used daily with it.

Top 5 best products for summer skincare

Who doesn't love good cosmetic tips? Here are our top 5 best products for summer skincare that help keep your skin cool, balanced, and radiant ✨

Toner:

Kaine Lavender PDRN Revitalizing Toner

Perfectly balanced hydration for all skin types! Kaine's fresh toner moisturizes, firms, and strengthens the skin. Contains lavender water, PDRN, and BIO-AHP 500 H™ peptide complex that supports skin vitality. Fragrance-free and vegan toner suitable for many skincare routines.

Serum:

Eqqualberry Hyaltoin Flooding Serum

Sunscreen:

Soonding Coconut Dewy Calming Sunscreen

Face mask:

ilso Clean Up Wash-Off Mud