Best Skin Care Products for Hot and Humid Weather
Did you know that the editors behind The YesStylist Blog are all based in Hong Kong? Did you also know that this means we face hot and humid weather for a large portion of the year?
If you’re reading this from Hong Kong or live anywhere near the equator, then you know the struggle all too well. The moment you step outside, the air feels heavy and stuffy, your skin starts to feel greasy and your hair suddenly decides that frizzy is your new hairstyle! The sun may be out, but you’re already plotting the fastest route to the nearest air-conditioned mall.
As the YesStyle editors are de facto experts in dealing with hot and humid weather, here are our recommended skin care products that can help you stay fresh, comfortable and grease-free all day. Read on for the full breakdown.
Top 4 Skin Care Tips for Hot and Humid Weather
1. Cleanse face twice daily
You read that right. Twice a day is a must! In humid weather, sweat tends to sit on your skin rather than evaporate, causing that damp and uncomfortable feeling. Using a gentle gel or foaming facial cleanser in the morning and night removes dirt, oil, sweat and sunscreen without compromising your skin’s barrier.
Gel facial cleansers are great for all skin types, especially oily and combination skin. Look for ingredients like salicylic acid (BHA), niacinamide and tea tree extract to unclog pores and regulate sebum production while keeping skin’s natural moisture levels intact. Meanwhile, the fluffy lather of foaming cleansers penetrate deep into pores to wash away excess oil and minimize breakouts.
If you have dry or sensitive skin, cleansing milks offer gentle cleansing while delivering sufficient hydration. Mildly acidic and sensitive skin-friendly, make p:rem’s Safe Me. Relief Moisture Cleansing Milk soothes, nourishes and hydrates skin without causing any tight feeling. It’s formulated with vincetoxicum atratum root extract, soy protein and hyaluronic acid to strengthen skin’s barrier and calm irritation.
One last tip: Make sure to cleanse skin with lukewarm water instead of hot water to prevent dryness.
2. Use lightweight and water-based formulas
Look and feel fresh by incorporating lightweight gel and water-based skin care products into your daily routine. Purito SEOUL’s Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream enriched with panthenol, bamboo extract and hyaluronic acid locks in long-lasting hydration without any greasy or sticky after-feel.
Non-comedogenic formulas are your best friends if you want to steer clear of clogged pores and acne breakouts.
Lightweight facial moisturizers:
3. Protect skin with mattifying or gel sunscreens
High humidity causes increased sweating, which can make your sunscreen products slide off your face more easily. Look for water-resistant sunscreens that can withstand sweat and moisture to keep skin protected from UV rays all day long.
You can also opt for refreshing, gel-like sunscreens, like MENOKIN’s 30 Seconds Glow & Clear Gel Sunscreen that absorb quickly into skin, leaving a dewy yet non-greasy finish. The Moist version is infused with ceramide, aloe vera and peptide to promote soft and plump skin.
To manage excess shine, use mattifying sunscreens, like SKINTIFIC’s Matte Fit Serum Sunscreen SPF50 PA++++. The sun serum is formulated with oat extract, ectoin and zinc PCA to moisturize and protect skin while keeping sebum levels in check.
4. Indulge on a midday refresh with facial mists
Facial mists are the quickest and easiest ways to revitalize your skin anytime, anywhere. Available in a cream, jelly or capsule form, you’ll find the perfect facial mist for your skin type.
Anua’s PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Capsule Mist steals the show with its emerald-hued PDRN capsules in the formulation that diffuse into a fine mist upon application. It’s enriched with hyaluronic acid, PDRN and hydrolyzed collagen to achieve the coveted glass skin glow. Dr Althea’s Aqua Marine Jelly Mist and 345 Relief Cream Mist are facial mist equivalents of the brand’s barrier-repairing Aqua Marine Watery Cream and bestselling 345 Relief Cream.
Make sure to stash a pack of body wipes in your everyday bag, so you can wipe sweat from your body anytime and anywhere, like after an intense workout session. This habit also helps prevent fungal acne! You can also spritz medicube’s Hypochlorous Acid Daily Facial Spray on your face to instantly calm irritation and prevent acne breakouts.
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