Your Easy Summer Skin Care Routine

Keeping your skin glowing and healthy in the summer doesn’t have to be complicated. With longer days, heat, and sun exposure, a simple, effective skincare routine is key.

The right lightweight products and a few smart steps can help you hydrate, protect, and refresh your skin—without adding extra time to your day. In this guide, you’ll discover an easy summer skin care routine you can follow morning and night, plus weekly tips to keep your skin radiant all season long.

Morning Routine in Hot Weather

Your morning routine should focus on cleansing, hydrating, and protecting your skin. Heat, humidity, and sun can lead to dehydration, clogged pores, and premature aging, so it’s important to prep your skin to handle the day ahead.

Here’s your quick and easy summer morning routine:

Cleanser

Start your day with a gentle cleanse to remove sweat, excess oil, and any impurities that have built up overnight. Our Renew Buffing Cream is a dual-action granular cleanser that not only cleanses but also gently polishes the skin, removing dead skin cells and smoothing texture. Infused with fine exfoliating particles, it’s perfect for a refreshing summer cleanse that keeps your skin looking bright without over-stripping.

Toner or Mist

Balance your skin and restore hydration with a mineral mist or toner. Look for ingredients like zinc, red clover, or soothing botanicals that calm inflammation and prep your skin for the next steps.

Serum

Hydration is key in summer, even for oily skin! Our Dew Drops Hydrating Serum is a lightweight, fast-absorbing formula packed with Hyaluronic Acid to attract moisture and Ectoin, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress. It’s your skin’s daily drink of water, leaving it dewy, plump, and radiant.

SPF: Your Daily Must-Have

Sun protection is non-negotiable year-round, but especially in summer. Broad-spectrum sunscreen shields your skin from both UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays. There are several types of sun protection to consider:

• Mineral (Physical) Sunscreen: Contains zinc oxide or titanium dioxide that sits on top of the skin and reflects UV rays. Great for sensitive skin and offers immediate protection.

• Chemical Sunscreen: Absorbs UV rays and converts them into heat. Often lightweight and blends invisibly but needs 15–20 minutes to activate.

• Tinted Sunscreen: Combines protection with a touch of coverage, helping to even out skin tone and reduce the appearance of redness.

• SPF in Makeup: Helpful for light touch-ups, but not a substitute for a dedicated sunscreen.

For the best results, apply a generous layer of SPF 30 or higher every morning—and reapply every 2 hours if you're spending extended time outdoors. Don’t forget your neck, ears, and the backs of your hands!

Evening Routine: Refresh and Replenish

After a long day in the sun, your skin craves cleansing, hydration, and repair. Your evening routine is the time to deep clean and restore your skin’s barrier.

Here’s a simple nighttime regimen for healthy, summer skin:

Double Cleanse

Sunscreen, sweat, and environmental pollutants can build up on your skin, so an evening double cleanse is a game changer. Start with an oil-based or creamy cleanser to remove makeup and SPF, followed by a gentle cleanser like the Renew Buffing Cream to polish the skin and ensure every trace of the day is gone.

Hydrating Serum

Replenish lost moisture with Dew Drops Hydrating Serum. Its combination of Hyaluronic Acid and Ectoin helps repair and strengthen the skin while reducing the impact of daily stressors.

Lightweight Moisturizer

Summer skin doesn’t need heavy creams. Our Hydrogel Moisturizer is the perfect lightweight hydrator. It’s infused with Niacinamide (to refine pores and even skin tone), Red Clover Extract (to reduce excess oil and promote a clearer complexion), and Zinc PCA (to balance and calm the skin). Together, they create a breathable, weightless shield that keeps skin hydrated without clogging pores.

Weekly Additions: Detox and Glow

Your skin benefits from a little extra care each week to keep it healthy, clear, and balanced during the summer months. These weekly additions help prevent buildup, decongest pores, and restore your natural glow.

Clay Masks for Summer Clarity

Introducing the Purifying Green Clay Mask, your go-to for deep cleansing and calming summer skin. This unique formula combines:

• Illite Green Clay: A natural detoxifier that draws out impurities, absorbs excess oil, and tightens pores.

• Niaouli, Tea Tree, Lavender, and Combava Essential Oils: A purifying blend that soothes inflammation, fights bacteria, and leaves skin feeling refreshed.

• Oat Beta Glucan: Calms irritation, supports the skin barrier, and reduces trans-epidermal water loss—essential for hydration.

• Green Tea Extract: Provides antioxidant protection, shielding skin from free radicals and oxidative stress caused by sun exposure and pollution.

Use 1–2 times per week for a radiant, detoxed complexion that feels soft, balanced, and renewed. It’s the perfect solution for skin that’s feeling congested after a day outdoors.

Gentle Exfoliation

Regular exfoliation keeps skin smooth and encourages cell turnover, but in summer, it’s important to be gentle. The Renew Buffing Cream is ideal for this—just 1–2 times per week is enough to remove dead skin cells and reveal a healthy glow. For sensitive skin, alternate with a gentle enzyme exfoliant or fruit acid treatment.

Best Products for a Simple Summer Routine

Here’s a quick recap of your summer skin essentials from Dubois Beauty:

Final Thoughts: Keep It Simple, Stay Consistent

Summer skincare doesn’t have to be complicated. By following a simple, consistent routine that focuses on cleansing, hydrating, protecting, and occasional detoxing, you can enjoy healthy, glowing skin all season long.

Remember:

Always apply and reapply SPF when spending time outdoors.
Hydrate your skin morning and night with lightweight serums and moisturizers.
Detox weekly with a clay mask to keep pores clear and skin fresh.
Use gentle exfoliants like the Renew Buffing Cream to maintain a smooth, radiant complexion.

Your skin has different needs in each season, and summer is all about protection, balance, and maintaining a healthy glow. With Dubois Beauty’s clean, effective formulas, you can feel confident knowing your skincare is supporting your skin naturally—without harsh chemicals or unnecessary steps.

Here’s to a radiant summer and skin that feels as good as it looks!