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Trockene Haut nach dem Sommer - was tun?

Dry skin after summer - what to do?

Photo Caro Strasnig @carostrasnik.com

Summer is currently showing its full potential, and the combination of sun and water creates a pure holiday feeling even at home. Unfortunately, this combination isn't ideal for our skin, and even though vitamin D stores are being replenished, we still have a lot of skincare to do. Dr. Kerstin Schallaböck, general practitioner, mother of four, and KAMI skincare founder, tells us today how to get our skin back in shape and prepare it for cold, wet autumn days.

"While people with a tendency to acne complain of increased sebum production in the summer, people with skin that tends to be dry are more likely to suffer from a feeling of tension and dandruff in the summer. The combination of UV radiation, frequent swimming or Showering exacerbates this. At the same time, swimming and exercising in water are the healthiest ways to exercise or stay active in hot weather. I wouldn't do without it, and I have a few tips for you:

What makes the skin fit again?

  • UV protection is essential, even if you stay in the shade; this also prevents long-term effects such as wrinkles and age spots.
  • Always shower after swimming in salt or chlorinated water, preferably with lukewarm water. If possible, avoid using soap-based shower gels, as they can be even more drying. Our KAMI Body Wash is soap-free and moisturizing. Immediately afterward, apply moisturizer or oil—ideally while your skin is still damp.
  • Moisturize your face AND body regularly. Always use a moisturizer (serum or lotion) if you feel tight, but follow with a light oil or other protective treatment to reduce subsequent water loss through the skin. Products with hyaluronic acid, for example, or—if you prefer a more natural approach like us—aloe vera provide moisture. Our KAMI 2-Phase Spray offers the ideal combination of moisturizing aloe vera and protective oils.
  • Air conditioning is THE skin killer! The air is dry and literally sucks the moisture out of your skin. If you can't avoid it—at the office or because it's simply too hot—counteract it with facial spray and moisturizer. You can use an empty spray bottle with a fine mist: simply fill it with clean water (perhaps enriched with cucumber) and mist your face repeatedly. Alternatively, you can, of course, use store-bought thermal spring water sprays.
  • Treat your skin to a mask every now and then. You don't have to buy expensive products for this; the often-ridiculed cucumber and yogurt combination works just as well. If you prefer a more practical approach, mix a moisturizer with a few drops of KAMI SOS oil, apply it thicker than usual, and let it work while you relax on the couch.
  • Drink, drink, drink. This means non-alcoholic, and preferably sugar-free, drinks, of course. Alcohol dilates the skin's capillaries and leads to further dehydration!

In this sense,

stay fresh!

Your Kerstin

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