summer and, if pigmentation is a problem for
you, invest in a sunscreen that contains added
melanin-suppressing ingredients, like the
NeoRetin Gelcream SPF50 which contains Kojic
Acid to curb excessive pigment production.
#2 Stay Cool, Stay in the Shade
Advanced Nutrition
Programme // Skin Vit C
Being in direct sunlight in the midday heat is
not only uncomfortable, it’s incredibly detri-
mental for your skin’s health. This is when UV
rays are at their strongest and their most dam-
aging, so as soon as the clock chimes twelve,
head for a shady spot and sip on a cold drink.
When skin gets too hot, even when out of direct
sunlight, the heat can stimulate melanin activ-
ity within the skin so don’t assume you are
completely safe underneath a parasol. A quick
way to cool down the temperature of the skin
is with a refreshing mist, such as the Pevonia
Phyto-Aromatic Mist.
Cosmedix // Simply Brilliant
24/7 Brightening Serum
#3 Take an Antioxidant Supplement
Multiple bodies and scientific research have
concluded that increasing your antioxidant
intake is an easy way to improve skin health.
Vitamin C, in particular, is said to reduce the
signs of ageing caused by UV exposure, so add
an antioxidant-based supplement into your
daily routine during the summer to help equip
your body with the tools it needs to fight off
sun spots from the inside. Try the Advanced
Nutrition Programme Skin Vit C supplement,
which is to be taken once a day with food.
#4 Update Your Skin Care Routine
We love any excuse to buy new products, but
switching your usual serum for something more
targeted towards maintaining an even skin tone
is a smart move come summer. Ingredients that
correct existing pigmentation while strength-
ening the skin’s resilience to further damage
are key, so look for ingredients such as Vitamin
C, Arbutin, B-Resorcinol and derivatives of
Vitamin A for the most effective skin-bright-
ening. The Cosmedix Simply Brilliant 24/7
Brightening Serum is a great choice. And don’t
forget your sunscreen!
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