Summer skin care is all about managing temperature, oil and sun

Summer has arrived, and skin starts to behave differently.

Makeup that once lasted all day fades by the afternoon, and familiar products can suddenly feel heavy.

Hot, humid weather raises skin temperature and pushes sebum production higher, which makes the season especially difficult for oily and combination skin.

The core of summer skin care is managing heat rather than simply adding moisture.

A rise in skin temperature increases sebum output and activates collagen-degrading enzymes, so even th ...