Dry skin, redness, tightness: mistakes to avoid when it's hot

In summer, our skin faces a real challenge: sun, heat, perspiration, sea salt, pool chlorine, and even air conditioning. These factors can weaken the skin, especially if it's already dry or sensitive, causing redness, tightness, and even discomfort. However, certain mistakes in your skincare routine can worsen these imbalances. Here's how to avoid them while caring for your skin gently and effectively.

Why dry skin becomes more vulnerable in summer

Dry skin is characterized by an insufficient hydrolipidic film, which normally protects the skin from dehydration and external aggressors. In summer, this protective film can be severely compromised:

• The sun dries out the skin and weakens the skin barrier.

• Sweat and friction can cause irritation and trigger redness.

• Salt and chlorine dry out the skin and disrupt its natural balance.

• Air conditioning dries out the ambient air and worsens the drought.

Common mistakes to absolutely avoid

Cleaning too aggressively

Thinking that dry skin needs harsh cleansing is a misconception. Cleansers that are too stripping, with strong surfactants or an unsuitable pH, remove not only impurities but also protective lipids. The result: skin will feel even tighter.

MONO tip : opt for a gentle, sulfate-free facial cleanser formulated with respectful cleansing agents like Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, which cleanses without disrupting the skin barrier.

Overprotection from the sun and overexposure to the sun

Sun protection is essential in summer, but excessive application of heavy, sticky or unsuitable products can suffocate the skin and cause skin reactions, including redness or pimples.

MONO tip : opt for a light and non-comedogenic sun mist, which offers targeted protection while allowing the skin to breathe.

The right steps to soothe and gently hydrate

Rebalance with a pH-balanced tonic

A suitable toner restores the skin's natural pH, often disrupted in summer by external aggressors. MONO toner, enriched with aloe vera and prebiotics, soothes redness, nourishes the skin's microbiome, and prepares the skin to receive further treatments.

Moisturize with a light and soothing lotion.

Even dry skin needs lightweight textures in summer. A moisturizer that's too rich can weigh down the skin and promote blemishes. MONO Moisturizing Cream, rich in beta-glucan and astaxanthin, provides long-lasting hydration while soothing irritation.

Protect sensitive areas with an anti-redness and anti-dark circle cream.

Localized redness and dark circles can be reduced with specific formulas, such as MONO's Intense Hydration Face Serum, which contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredients. Using a suitable anti-redness treatment limits the appearance of redness and protects delicate skin.

MONO Bonus: the minimal but effective routine for sensitive skin in summer

• Morning: Gentle cleansing (with lukewarm water or a light cleanser for oily skin) → soothing toner → light moisturizing lotion → protective sunscreen mist

• Evening : Gentle double cleanse → toner → soothing hydrating lotion or deep hydration serum

A simple routine that avoids over-stressing, strengthens the skin barrier, deeply hydrates and effectively protects.

In summer, your dry and sensitive skin deserves special attention. Avoid common mistakes that worsen redness and tightness, opt for gentle and suitable skincare, and choose MONO Skincare solutions for optimal comfort all season long.

Discover the soothing MONO range on monoskincare.com to take care of your skin naturally, even in the sun.