6 Summer Skincare Essentials Under RM60.

Brace yourselves, summer is coming. Then again, it is practically summer all year long for those of us living in Malaysia. No - seriously, the hot and dry season has arrived in Malaysia and would probably last all the way until August. When this time of the year approaches, it usually means: 1) durians; 2) durian flavored ice cream; and 3) taking care of our skin more diligently ~~with durian~~. Because the weather in Malaysia is pretty much sweltering hot all year long, it is of no surprise that we have become accustomed to such weather. As a result, many of us tend to forgo the importance of protecting and nourishing our skin which end up especially dry and maybe even flaky during this season. Here are 6 products you have to include in your daily beauty regimen the summer in order to keep your skin hydrated and healthy.

#1: Cleanser

Facial cleansers are probably the most basic or essential products we use to clear our skin of dirt. Because it is hot, we tend to sweat more, which in return contributes to the clogging of pores and huge amounts of dirt and impurities stuck beneath the surface of our skin. Now here is the perfect cleanser for our hot weather: L'Oreal Paris Hydra Fresh Hydrating Softening Spa Water. It comes in a gel-like substance which changes into a light and revitalizing watery texture, hence producing creamy and thick lather which softens and hydrates your skin in an instant. Enriched with pure mineral spa water, it also strengthens and preserves the skin's natural moisture barrier. Remember to cleanse at night-time as well to prevent skin dehydration!

Hydra Fresh Hydrating Softening Spa Water by L'Oreal Paris | RM57

#2: Exfoliator

Now that the weather is blazing hot, many of us tend to switch on the air-conditioners at home while already exposed to it the whole day at work. This in turn, creates dry and flaky skin, which one solves with exfoliation. If you are unsure as to what skin exfoliation is, it is the removal of dry skin cells on the surface of our skin and is one of the most basic ways to attain glowing and healthy skin, besides also solving certain skin problems. A good choice of exfoliator would be Just Herbs Lively Clean Honey Exfoliating Face Cleansing Gel as it is an all organic product free from petrochemicals, parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), genetically modified organisms (GMO), and other synthetic ingredients. Scrub your skin gently with this gel and feel it get rid of dead cells, hence revealing your youthful, new, and clean skin underneath.

Lively Clean Honey Exfoliating Face Cleansing Gel by Just Herbs | RM39

#3: Mist

As skin dehydration is very likely to occur during summer, one way to make sure your skin receives the hydration it needs is to frequently hydrate it with mist. Try Cremorlab Hydro Plus Snow Falls Essential Mist. This ultra-fine mist contains minerals and nutrients which possess moisturizing and soothing properties essential for achieving hydrated and supple skin. An important ingredient of this mist is T.E.N. water, which hydrates, refreshes, and tones your skin, giving your skin a radiant and fresh complexion. This magical mist is suitable for all skin types (even sensitive skin) and is travel-friendly as it comes in a 100ml bottle, allowing you to constantly hydrate and moisturize your face wherever you go.

Hydro Plus Snow Falls Essential Mist by Cremorlab | RM49

#4: Mask

Facial masks come in a variety of types: clay, hydrating, firming and anti-aging, tissue, and sleeping masks. Masks are part of a good skin regimen as it blankets the skin, hence allowing the active ingredients in the mask to penetrate deeply into the skin. And as masks are often applied for a good 10-15 minutes, this means that the skin will fully be able to absorb all the ingredients in the mask needed to hydrate the skin. Try Hanxi Narcissus Lock Water Moisturizing Firming Skin Essence Mask which contains extract of daffodil essential in moisturizing the skin inside and out. It also improves dry, dull, and tired-looking skin, leaving the skin hydrated and soft.

Narcissus Lock Water Moisturizing Firming Skin Essence Mask by Hanxi | RM45

#5: Lip Balm and Treament

I don't know about you, but I personally take the most care of my lips compared to other parts of my face. My lips are pretty healthy but they tend to get chapped when I apply lipstick and spend the whole day in my office embracing the cool air from the air-conditioner. I carry lip balm with me wherever I go to make sure that my lips get the hydration they need, and you should too! A good option would be Dr. Jart Ceramidin Lip Balm, an awesome product which gives your lips the much needed care and protection it needs. It is also free from 10 harmful ingredients. An important ingredient in most lip balms (and in this one too) is shea butter which assists with the regeneration of the skin’s lipid layers, in turn maintaining moisture at optimum levels.You can make sure you’re getting the very best with this tin of balm!

Ceramidin Lip Balm by Dr. Jart | RM52

#6 Sunscreen

This item is probably the most important one of all, especially if you are constantly under the sun’s rays, e.g., traveling in a hot and sunny country such as Thailand. Always keep in mind that sunscreen is Skin Protection 101 so try to cultivate the habit of applying sunscreen wherever you go, even if it is to the nearby pasar tani.The sun’s harmful UV rays have been proven to cause skin cancer - isn’t that reason enough for you to protect yourself then? A good choice of sunscreen would be Yadah Oh My Sunblock, which has received really good reviews as it is not greasy, sticky, and has a light texture. For a reasonable price, this Korean brand sunscreen is also free from 8 harmful chemical ingredients which include paraben, benzophenone, talc, mineral oil, sulfate surfactant, propylene glycol, tar colorant, and triethanolamine. This sunscreen is so good, it is even recommended by one of Malaysia’s top beauty bloggers and DJ, Jane Chuck.

Oh My Sunblock by Yadah | RM55

There you have it, the Summer beauty regimen you definitely need to start practicing in order to acquire healthy and hydrated skin. Besides applying all of the above religiously, do remember to drink lots of water during the hot weather as it replenishes the amount of water lost when you sweat. Also, I kid about the durians. Try to avoid smoking and consuming food which heats up the body such durians, spicy food, and longans.That aside, Luxola, Hermo, and Rakuten are all having great deals right now, so do remember to drop by our site so as to not miss out on the greatest deals around! Happy midweek everybody!