A living, breathing organ exposed to the elements, skin often needs special care as seasons change. Now that summer is on the way, it's time to perfect a tailored daily regimen.
Skin is far more delicate than many of us probably realise. Susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity, and being exposed to pollution, air conditioning and ultraviolet rays, skin needs help so that it can defend itself against damage.
'Skincare is like fashion. We wear different clothes for different seasons. Our skin also responds to weather changes, so we need to adjust our routines to accommodate skin's needs,' says La Mer's education manager Judy Au.
And, although Hong Kong's temperature changes are not extreme, Joyce Beauty's general manager, Harriet Lee, stresses that minor weather changes can make a big difference.
'Strong sun rays, higher humidity, heat outdoors and drying air conditioning indoors are challenging to summer skin,' Lee says.
So, as a cool winter turns to a high-humidity summer, assessing what's still required - alongside choosing the right ingredients to deal with the summertime scourge of grease and blocked pores - is paramount to avoid breakouts or sensitivity.
'We recommend a complete routine in both winter and summertime, and picking a different product or a product with another texture, according to your individual needs with the change of season,' says Clarins technical commercial manager Angele Yu.
