Make the most of summer days by knowing what your skin needs and wants.

Leathery Skin Looks Good On A Buffalo
You are not a buffalo. Go for a spray tan or, if you can, use self-tan.

Water Is The Winner
Switch to light serums and gel-creams that feel comfortable in the heat, and that boost the water content of your skin.

Easy Does It
Keep a spritzer in your bag and one in the fridge at home to refresh your skin (blot with a tissue after spritzing to prevent dehydration).

Red Is For Stop Signs, Not For Skin
If you flush easily, use a day cream that controls redness and choose tan- or apricot-coloured blushers and tints. Delicate skin usually prefers a mineral type sun protection, so invest in a product containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.

Don’t Be A Flake
Exfoliate at least twice a week and apply a hydrating mask once a week to banish dead skin-cell build-up.

Words: Fairlady
Image: Anѐl Van Der Merwe, Fairlady