Skincare Routine for the Hot and Humid Climate. Face Cream and Body Lotion Advice.

Skincare routine for a hot and humid climate like Miami

South Beach Miami is known for its sweltering and humid summers, sometimes up to 90°F / 32°C and 85% humidity. Even during fall, winter, or spring, when the weather drops to 50°F / 10°C, the humidity level still can be between 60 - 75%. So, if you travel from another part of the world and are used to a different climate, you may need to buy skin products and follow the skincare routine recommended for hot and humid Miami weather.

At the beach

For the body, at the beach, you always use a skin-protecting spray or lotion with SPF 55 and higher and re-apply them every 3 - 4 hours. I prefer the spays for the body because they spread evenly on the skin, but some people like lotions.

Use light and non-greasy face creams with SPF or higher at the beach. And remember to use a lip balm with SPF.

Sunscreens

• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 55, Lightweight. Water Resistant.

• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Moisturizing Face Serum with Vitamin E & SPF 60.

• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Sunscreen Spray SPF 70.

Is humidity good for the skin?

In general, yes. But, when humidity is too high or over 50%, it may cause constant sweating. The sweating can irritate your skin and make the skin itchy. Then, you need to use skin products to cool your skin.

Here are a few simple tips to care for your face, body, and lips in a hot and humid climate.

For the face

Choose a lightweight and non-greasy face cream for the face in a hot and humid climate. It provides hydration without feeling heavy.

Most oil-free formula and gel-based moisturizers are good. Look for face creams that contain hyaluronic acid, a hydrating ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. Hyaluronic acid is lightweight and suitable for various skin types.

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Step #1. Start and end every day with a facial cleanser.

Step #2. During the day, use an oil-free face cream & moisturizer with at least SPF 30 to protect against UV exposure from the sun, a common threat in a hot and humid climate.

Step #3. At night, use a light, oil-free face cream to seal in moisture and help keep your skin hydrated while you sleep.

Face Wash + Face Cream

• InstaNatural Vitamin C Face Wash with Coconut Water and Aloe Vera.

• Lancôme​ Cream-to-Foam Face Cleanser - Gently Cleanses Skin & Removes Makeup.

• NAELI Face Moisturizer with SPF 30 with Hyaluronic Acid. Lightweight.

• Pour Moi Mountain Retinol Day Cream with Hyaluronic Acid. Climate-Smart® Vitamin A,C and E Face Cream Formulated to Geo-Moisturize.

• Nivea Q10 SPF 15 Anti-Wrinkle Face Day Cream Plus Face Night Cream. Lightweight.

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Body lotion advice for hot and humid climate

Not all body lotion products are made equal. For the hot and humid climate, you need a body lotion that can cool your skin, especially after spending the day at the beach and after the shower. Usually, the body lotion with aloe vera component or pure aloe vera body lotion works better than anything else. Products that contain cucumber also have a cooling effect.

Body Lotion

• Aloe Infusion Moistirizing Body Lotion.

• Natural Aloe Vera Moisturizing Body Lotion with Organic Aloe Vera Gel.

• Deluvia Miracle Aloe Face and Body Lotion, Aloe Vera + Vitamin E.

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Lip therapy

In a hot and humid climate, your lips can be prone to dryness, chapping, and dehydration. Choose lip balms with nourishing oils, such as coconut, jojoba, or almond oils. You need a lip balm with SPF25 and higher for a hot and humid climate. Consider these:

Lip Balms

• COOLA Organic Liplux Tinted Lip Balm and Sunscreen with SPF 30.

• EltaMD UV Lip Balm Sunscreen, SPF 36 Sunscreen Lip Balm.

• KAPLAN MD Perfect Pout Lipstick, Revitalizing Treatment + SPF 30 Sunscreen.

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For your feet

You may also need a cooling spray for your feet or eucalyptus oil. I always bring eucalyptus oil with me when I travel. Usually, I use it.

If you get a sunburn

The best remedy for sunburn is aloe vera lotion. Apply aloe vera gel to the sunburned areas. Aloe vera has soothing properties that can help reduce inflammation and provide relief.

Aloe Vera Gel

• Seven Minerals Organic Aloe Vera Gel from freshly cut 100% Pure Aloe.

Just in case: Dark Circles

While a hot and humid climate may not directly cause dark circles, certain conditions associated with such climate can contribute to their appearance.

Dark Circles Under the Eyes

• REVITALE Gold under EYE Collagen Gel Mask.

For the night out

A few words about the BB Creams. The BB cream, short for "blemish balm" or "beauty balm," is a multi-purpose cosmetic product combining several skincare and makeup benefits. A BB cream may include moisturizers, antioxidants, sunscreens, and sometimes anti-aging components. BB creams are versatile and can be used as an all-in-one product, combining the functions of a moisturizer, sunscreen, primer, foundation, and sometimes even a concealer.

BB Cream

• purlisse Perfect Glow BB Cream with SPF 30.

Is humidity good for hair?

It depends on who you ask. If you are like me and were born with curly hair, then yes, humidity is excellent for the hair because it creates more curls than any expensive hair product.

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So, here you have it - a skincare routine for your face, body, and lips - for the hot and humid climate.

Jessica Gale, hipstyleandvalue.com

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