No Make Up, Make Up - The Minimalist Face Care Routine For Summers

As the scorching sunny days are here, it’s time to surface out the less is more approach for our skin care regime. I like the no makeup, makeup look for summers. As the weather gets warmer, our skin glands produce a lot of oil leading to stickiness and clogged pores. This further leads to conditions such as skin rashes and acne. To resolve this, I follow a minimalist routine that nourishes the skin, makes it look plump like a peach ;) and severely hydrated.

My approach to beauty is a beautiful marriage between skincare and makeup. It includes the following steps -

Cleanse and Hydrate

This is the foundation of every routine. I like to start by giving my face a good cleanse using the ‘No Fuss’ face wash. Enriched with carrot root, hibiscus and turmeric, it really helps refine my skin texture and gives an instant glow. After this, I splash my face with a boost of hydration using the ‘Aloe Vera Hydrosol’ face mist. I never understood the significance of tonics and mists till I started using one myself. They not only hydrate the skin but also facilitate better absorption of other products.

Moisturise and address skin concerns

After a squeaky clean skin, it’s time to give attention to the discolouration, pigmentation, puffiness or dark circles if any. I normally like to go ahead with the ‘Margarita’ face and under eye gel as it is the perfect summer drink my skin needs. After massaging a pump of it on my face and eyes, I further layer it with the ‘Quench’ gel moisturiser. The bamboo water in it leaves my skin supple and nourished. A small tip here: instead of rubbing, pat the products into the skin. This will aid absorption and blood flow. If I am going out of the house then I like to top it up with some sunscreen.

Elements of glow

After I’m done with my CHM (Cleanse, Hydrate, Moisturise) routine, I like to slow down a bit. I sit peacefully for 2-3 mins, sip on some water, breathe consciously, look into the mirror and smile and attend to my hair. All these are the elements of glow. It is a small but fulfilling action. Now, to add a natural sheen to the high points of my face I go ahead with applying some ‘Crème Highlighter’ in the shade Rose blush. It blends beautifully in my prepped skin and gives a glow from within.

Let the lips beam

The perfect way to lock the no makeup, makeup look is by smearing some tinted organic lip balm on your lips and cheeks. I always seal my lips in nourishment and colour with the ‘Lip Lock’ terracotta lip balm. The beetroot powder and the kokum seed butter, lightly pigments my lips and cheeks in a very earthy tone. I totally love the slight hue!

Let the real you shine through the less is more approach. A humble cleanser, a hydrater that preps your skin right, a moisturiser and a sunscreen is all you need, with buckets of self love of course!

Love,
Sunayana

Frequently Asked Question related to minimalist skin care routine

What should be skin care routine in summer?

In summer, prioritize light, hydrating cleansers, followed by a gentle toner to balance pH. Use a lightweight moisturizer with SPF during the day, reapply as needed.

What is minimum face routine?

A minimum face routine involves cleansing with a gentle organic cleanser, followed by applying a natural moisturizer with SPF during the day and a nourishing organic oil or cream at night.

Can I skip moisturizer during summer?

Skipping moisturizer during summer isn't recommended, even with oily skin.

Can I skip moisturizer and use sunscreen?

While sunscreen offers sun protection, it doesn't replace the benefits of moisturizer. Moisturizer hydrates and nourishes the skin, while sunscreen protects from UV damage.

How can I protect my face without sunscreen?

You can protect your face without sunscreen by wearing a wide-brimmed hat, seeking shade, and using natural barriers like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide-based mineral makeup.