When the temperature rises, staying hydrated becomes the first thing on everyone’s mind. Water bottle? Filled. Iced coffee? Secured. Fan? Working overtime.
But while you’re focusing on keeping yourself cool, your skin is dealing with the heat too.
Hot weather, increased sun exposure, sweat and air conditioning can all leave your skin feeling a little less fresh than usual. So, during a heatwave, your skincare routine doesn’t need to become more complicated — it just needs to work a little smarter.
Hydration Starts From Within
We’ll start with the obvious one: drink your water.
During hot weather, your body loses more water through sweat, so keeping your fluids topped up is important for your overall wellbeing. While drinking water isn’t a magic shortcut to perfect skin, staying properly hydrated supports your body’s normal functions and helps you feel your best when the temperature climbs.
Keep a bottle nearby, drink regularly throughout the day and don’t wait until you feel completely parched.
Your skin will thank you. Probably.
Keep Your Skincare Light
A heavy skincare routine can feel like the last thing you want when it’s already 28°C outside.
Heatwave skincare is all about lightweight layers. Start with a gentle cleanse to remove sweat, excess oil and the general feeling of having spent five minutes outside in British summer weather.
Follow with your usual lightweight skincare and avoid piling on more products than your skin actually needs.
Simple is often better when it’s hot.
Don’t Forget Your Antioxidants
Hot, sunny days mean more exposure to environmental stressors, which is where antioxidants can earn their place in your routine.
Vitamin C is a popular skincare ingredient for helping to support brighter-looking skin and protecting against the effects of environmental stress.
The Jasabi Vitamin C Serum combines 2% Ascorbyl Glucoside, a stable vitamin C derivative, with Ferulic Acid and Sea Buckthorn. The lightweight formula is designed to slot easily into your morning routine without leaving your skin feeling overloaded.
Apply a few drops after cleansing and before moisturiser and SPF.
SPF Is Non-Negotiable
Vitamin C is a great addition to a morning routine, but it does not replace sunscreen.
Use a broad-spectrum SPF every morning and reapply as directed, especially if you’re spending extended time outdoors. Your face, neck and ears are easy areas to miss, so make sure they’re covered too.
And yes, you still need SPF when the British weather decides to put a cloud in front of the sun every seven minutes.
Give Your Skin a Break
If your skin is feeling hot, sweaty or irritated, adding more products isn’t always the answer.
Cleanse gently, keep your routine simple and avoid introducing lots of new active ingredients at once. A heatwave is probably not the ideal moment to completely reinvent your skincare routine.
Sometimes your skin just wants you to stop touching it.
The Heatwave Skin Checklist
For the next hot day, remember:
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Drink water regularly throughout the day
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Cleanse away sweat and excess oil
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Choose lightweight skincare layers
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Add antioxidant support to your morning routine
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Wear and reapply SPF
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Keep your routine simple if your skin feels irritated
Staying hydrated might start with your water bottle — but your summer routine deserves a little attention too.
Stay hydrated. Wear your SPF. Keep glowing.