Sunscreen Alone Is Not Enough: Skin Barrier-Supporting Care Comes to the Fore in Summer
Environmental factors such as sunlight, high temperatures, sea water and swimming pools during the summer months can negatively affect the skin's moisture balance and protective barrier. Experts emphasize that the use of sunscreen is one of the essential steps of summer skincare, while also pointing out that supporting the skin before sun exposure and restoring the moisture lost afterward are important for healthy skin.
Summer months bring sun exposure, high temperatures, and environmental factors such as sea and pool water that can negatively affect skin moisture balance and protective barrier. Experts emphasize that sunscreen use is one of the essential steps in summer skincare, while also pointing out the importance of supporting skin before sun exposure and replenishing moisture lost after sun exposure for healthy skin.
Increased UV exposure, hot weather, and environmental factors can increase dryness, tightness, and sensitivity sensations in skin. For this reason, summer care routines should focus not only on sunscreen products but also on care applications that support skin moisture balance and barrier structure.
Plant-based oils play a complementary role in summer care routines thanks to their natural fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidant components. Formulations prepared to suit changing skin needs can support the skin barrier before sun exposure, reduce moisture loss during the day, and help skin regain moisture after sun exposure.
Three essential steps in summer skincare
Talya Bitkisel recommends a three-step care routine designed to support skin needs during summer months.
Support skin barrier before sun exposure
The purpose of care applied before sun exposure is to protect skin moisture balance and support barrier function.
Recommended care formula (30 ml):
20 ml jojoba oil
10 ml sweet almond oil
5 drops rosehip seed oil
3 drops lavender essential oil
This mixture is intended to help moisturize skin before sunscreen application and support the skin barrier.
Reduce moisture loss during the day
Increased moisture loss throughout the day due to hot weather and environmental conditions can cause dryness sensations in skin. For this reason, care products providing moisture support are important parts of summer routines.
Recommended care formula (30 ml):
1 tablespoon shea butter
1 tablespoon cocoa butter
1 teaspoon carrot seed oil
1 teaspoon jojoba oil
5 drops avocado oil
The formula is intended to support skin moisture balance and provide more comfortable use throughout the day.
Intensive moisture support after sun exposure
Replenishing the moisture lost by skin after sun, sea, and hot weather is shown to be one of the most important steps of summer skincare.
Recommended care formula (30 ml):
1 tablespoon aloe vera oil
1 tablespoon jojoba oil
1 teaspoon rosehip seed oil
Half teaspoon coconut oil
This mixture is noted to help provide the moisture support skin needs after sun exposure.
Correct ingredients and reliable product selection are important
To obtain the expected benefits from plant-based oils, it is important to choose correct formulations and use products sourced from reliable suppliers. Talya Bitkisel offers natural ingredient solutions supporting summer care routines through its plant-based oil portfolio.
Important note: These formulas are complementary skincare recommendations intended to support skin moisture balance and barrier structure. They do not contain sun protection factor (SPF), do not replace sunscreen products, and do not provide protection against UV rays. It is important to use sunscreen products as recommended during summer months.
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