How to Prevent Summer Breakouts Before They Happen
If your skin has a tendency to breakout come summer, you’re not alone. The combination of triple-digit temperatures and outdoor activities makes the perfect breeding ground for a blemish or two. “People tend to break out in the summertime because the hot, humid weather means more sweating and oil accumulation on the skin. Ultimately, this means more food to feed acne and block pores,” says Joshua Zeichner, MD, of Zeichner Dermatology. So as to not let warm-weather acne wreak havoc on our faces, we asked a few dermatologists how to prevent summer breakouts from happening.
Since the weather, specifically hot weather, greatly affects our skin, Charlene DeHaven, MD, and clinical director of iS Clinical skincare says it’s important to plan seasonal skincare routines. So, just what should we be doing differently in the summer than in the winter? According to dermatologists, we should change up our cleansing routine, wash our hair more frequently, and retire our toner. For more dermatologist-recommended ways in which to ward off summer breakouts, keep on reading.
1. Use Oil-Free Sunscreen
According to DeHaven, both acne and sunburns are inflammatory processes. To avoid inflaming your skin come summer, DeHaven recommends avoiding sunburns by wearing a daily sunscreen. And while many sunscreens are notorious for causing breakouts, DeHaven assures us that iS Clinical's SPF is unlikely to cause blemishes due to its non-comedogenic (aka non-acne-forming) formula, which won't clog pores.
2. Wash Your Hair Frequently
If you suffer from forehead acne come summer, Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, says to frequently wash your hair, as this will prevent oil from clogging your pores. His favorite shampoo to treat this breakout-prone area? Dove's Dermacare line, which is also hydrating for your strands.
3. Beware of Certain Kinds of Toner
An oily skin type can benefit from toners because they can have key ingredients like salicylic acid, niacinamide, green tea, or zinc—which are all meant to help prevent clogged pores, reduce inflammation, and regulate sebum production. That said, not all toners are created equal. Make sure the ingredients in your toner aren't drying or irritating, and if so, Zeichner suggests a serum with salicylic acid as a good replacement.
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