While you prep for travel, barbeques and beach days, it’s also time to switch up your skincare routine. As the temps rise, we’re swapping out heavy creams for lightweight, warm-weather favorites. OSEA CEO + Co-Founder Melissa Palmer shares her tried-and-true weightless summer skincare routine for glowing skin all season long.
My Go-To:
Ocean Cleanser
I’m a night owl and this superfood seaweed cleanser is my hack to make me look like a morning person. I’ve been using Ocean Cleanser literally since I was 13. Now in my 40’s, I can really appreciate how it lightly exfoliates with Lactic Acid and draws out city grime, sweat and debris. Leaves my skin clean and glowy but not stripped or lifeless. Perfect for summer and all year long. I just can't live without it!
The Exfoliator:
Vitamin C Enzyme Polish
I exfoliate daily with Vitamin C Enzyme Polish. The Pomegranate enzymes plus super-fine bamboo and rice powders buff away dead skin so I can really glow. You get the benefits of both a physical and chemical exfoliator in one. I like that my mom, Jenefer, packed this product with a whopping 50% vitamin C. Makes me feel (and look) like I’m doing something good for myself– sort of like drinking a green juice when I forget to eat veggies.
Hydrating Mist:
Sea Minerals Mist
In the summer, I stash this mighty mist on my desk and spritz my face for a midday pick-me-up when temps soar. Like a chill pill for your face, Sea Minerals Mist helps my skin stay fresh and also restores moisture balance. Win-win. Loaded with minerals and Aloe Vera to soothe on top of cooling you down.
Super Serum:
Hyaluronic Sea Serum
My perennial favorite for mega hydration and plumped up skin is Hyaluronic Sea Serum. Summer can make my skin look a little meh, but a generous dose of this brings on the brightness. This miracle gel has two weights of hyaluronic acid and seaweed in it so it’s super hydrating and also non-greasy which is great for scorching hot temps.
Must-Have Moisturizer:
Atmosphere Protection Cream
Atmosphere Protection Cream is legendary for good reason. Formulated with Macadamia, Shea Butter, Jojoba and Avocado oil it somehow manages to be featherweight and deeply hydrating at once! If you have normal or combo skin and the thought of smearing heavy cream on your face in the summer makes you recoil, try this. Leaves my skin feeling silky-soft, everytime. (Thanks, mom!).
