Much to my, and I’m certain your dismay too, sweltering summers are back! We’ve always known Mumbai tends to get a tad bit sticky and hot around summertime, but did you ever imagine temperatures crossing 35 degrees? Yup, us neither. These days, stepping out of your house after 11:00 am and before 5:30 pm can feel like you’re walking in the sun, literally. With the advent of such drastic temperature changes, our skin is bound to experience certain changes too, no? Most of us face similar skincare concerns in the summer, ranging from extremely oily skin to clogged pores and random breakouts.
What if we told you that there happen to be 2 ingredients that were kinda created just for summer skincare. Okay, that’s a stretch. But we’re still certain that the addition of these 2 ingredients to your summer skincare regime will defo kiss all of your skincare woes goodbye. In case you haven’t already figured it out, we’re talking about the 2 powerhouses— niacinamide and salicylic acid. Both of these are active ingredients that play an extremely important role in your skin’s health. Niacinamide is wonderful at regulating oil production, something that’s on an all-time high in summers. Whereas salicylic acid is a gentle exfoliator that also helps keep breakouts at bay. The best way to use these 2 ingredients is to use them in the form of a serum, which ensures you’re getting the best results from it. What we love doing is using niacinamide in our morning skincare routine and keeping salicylic acid for our nighttime skincare routine.
Now did you really think we’d tell you what your summer skincare routine needs without rounding up some of the best ones?
Neemli Naturals, 10% Niacinamide Clarity Concentrate and 2% Salicylic Acid Deep Clean Concentrate
Neemli Naturals’ 10% niacinamide clarity concentrate is created with a one-of-its-kind cell renewing formula and it increases the production of ceramide, which not only repairs the skin’s barrier but also reduces blemishes. The 2% salicylic acid deep clean concentrate just like the name suggests, penetrates deeper into your skin to clear out any congestion, blackheads and whiteheads. Umm, pimples who?
The Ordinary, Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% and Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution
Let’s be real, The Ordinary’s niacinamide 10% + zinc 1% was the blueprint for every niacinamide-based product out there. An extremely lightweight formula that instantly sinks into your skin without leaving any film. Regular usage of this one will definitely leave your skin feeling smoother and much more even. The salicylic acid 2% anhydrous solution does a stellar job at removing dead skin cells and clearing up congested skin to ensure the breakouts are kept at bay!
The Minimalist, Niacinamide 10% and Salicylic Acid 02%
A nourishing serum that’s gentle enough for everyday use, Be Minimalist’s niacinamide 10% comes enriched with EUK134 which happens to be a power-packed antioxidant too. It works to effectively reduce blemishes and protect your skin against UV-induced DNA damage that can cause irreversible harm. The salicylic acid 02% penetrates the pore lining to reveal softer skin along with protecting the skin against acne-causing bacteria.
Suganda, 5% Niacinamide Serum and BHA Exfoliating Serum with 2% Salicylic Acid
Suganda’s 5% niacinamide serum is the ideal choice for someone who’s just beginning to experiment with active ingredients due to its lesser concentration. It also comes with 0.5% hyaluronic acid for a boost of hydration and 1% panthenol which is great at keeping the flakiness away. The salicylic acid 02% is a gentle exfoliator that has green tea to soothe any irritation and Centella Asiatica to heal.
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