Clean Skincare Essentials for Summer in Australia

The Australian summers perfectly lend themselves to suntanning, beaches, and parks: all daylight fun. But skin needs a special treat during these warmer months. Hence the term "clean skincare" is used to define summer skincare. This essentially means using products that contain natural and mild ingredients. They do not contain harmful chemicals, artificial colors, or strong fragrances that can be detrimental to your skin. Instead, these ingredients work with your skin to nurture it and keep it naturally radiant.

Clean Skincare Routine Every Australian Should Follow

1. Gentle Cleanser

Summer is oily, sweaty, and dusty on the skin. That calls for good cleansers that wash all these away. Choose cleansers with aloe vera, cucumber, or green tea ingredients. These are very gentle and soothing, unlike some strong chemicals. No foaming cleansers with sulphates please; they will dry and irritate your skin.

2. Moisturizing Toner

Your skin could feel a bit dry or tight after cleansing. A clean toner will calm your skin and prepare it for whatever follows.

Choose toners with rose water or witch hazel. They work great to refresh your face and tone down the pores without the stinging effects of alcohol.

And toners help to balance the pH level of your skin simultaneously, especially after a hot day in the sun.

3. Lightweight Moisturiser

Although you may believe that it does not require moisturising in summer, it does! Weather conditions like sun and wind tend to dry and weary skin.

Go for a lightweight exfoliator with clean ingredients like jojoba oil, chamomile or hyaluronic acid etc. These ingredients will moisturise your skin without making it greasy. Look out for the term “non-comedogenic” on a label, which means it won’t clog your pores.

4. Sunscreen

No clean skin-care routine is complete without sunscreen. The Australian sun is ingloriously strong, with ultraviolet radiation being an instant adversary to your skin. Prefer a mineral sunscreen rich in zinc oxide or titanium dioxide; they are clean chemicals that provide physical blocking of radiation onto your skin.

Apply a minimum of SPF 30; re-application should be done every two hours, more so when swimming or sweating.

5. Exfoliator (One or Two Times per Week)

Heat accumulates dead skin cells, resulting in dullness. Gentle exfoliation will work wonders in getting rid of this. Go for scrubs made from ingredients like oatmeal, rice grounds, or fruit enzymes (papaya).Avoid anything with plastic beads and strong acids because they can tooth the skin and even harm the environment.

6. Face Mist for Refresher Spray

A refreshing mist is great for those hot summer days. Carry your bottle inside your bag and spray it on whenever you feel sticky or tired. A clean skincare face mist with rose, lavender or aloe will lift your spirits in an instant without ruining your makeup.

7. Lip Balm with SPF

Your lips can get sunburned too! Never forget a clean lip balm with SPF. Shea butter, coconut oil, and beeswax are among the ingredients that will work to protect and nurture the lips, whilst preserving softness.

Why Clean Skincare?

The summer sun in Australia will do wonders to your skin. Clean products for your skincare will protect it without any toxic nasties, and in turn, choose Mother Earth a little less. Most companies will try to at least use sustainable packaging and refrain from animal testing.

Clean skincare is the easy, safe, and smart choice that your skin will be crying out for during these summer months.

Final Thoughts

Your skin does not need to be complicated. Supported with clean alternatives, your time in the summer sun will be fully complimented by skin that is refreshed and happy. Drink tons of water, wear your hat, and keep your skin from sun exposure.

In search of clean skincare brands you can trust?

Explore a wide range of clean and natural beauty products perfect for Australian summers at The Lab Organics or your local natural beauty store.