5 Ways To Combat Dry Skin In Summer
Dry skin is often associated with colder weather, but it can be just as common during the summer months. Sun exposure, air conditioning, chlorine, salt water and more frequent showering can all affect the skin barrier, leaving skin feeling tight, rough or uncomfortable.
If you experience dry skin in summer, the key is to support hydration consistently while protecting the skin from further moisture loss. With a few simple adjustments, you can help keep skin feeling softer, smoother and more comfortable throughout the warmer months.
1. Moisturise Every Day
One of the most effective ways to support dry skin during summer is to moisturise consistently, especially after showering or bathing. Applying body moisturiser while skin is still slightly damp can help lock in hydration and support the skin barrier.
A lightweight but effective body moisturiser is often best for summer, when skin still needs hydration but may not tolerate richer textures as comfortably.
Our Transforming Body Lotion is formulated with the LaH6 Skin Hydration Complex to help deliver long-lasting hydration, while ingredients such as sweet almond oil support skin comfort and softness. Used daily, it helps skin feel smoother, more supple and better supported against seasonal dryness.
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2. Choose a Hydrating Body Wash
Cleansing is essential during summer, particularly when skin is exposed to sweat, SPF, chlorine or salt water. However, some body washes can leave the skin feeling stripped, which may make dryness more noticeable.
Choosing a body wash that cleanses while supporting moisture balance can help skin feel comfortable from the first step in your routine.
Transforming Body Wash helps cleanse the skin without leaving it feeling tight or depleted. It is a simple switch that can make a meaningful difference if your skin tends to feel dry after showering.
3. Support Gentle Skin Renewal
When skin feels dry or rough, it can be tempting to exfoliate more often. However, during summer, skin may already be exposed to sun, heat and environmental stress, so a gentle approach is important.
Regular but non-aggressive exfoliation can help lift away surface build-up and improve the feel of uneven texture, allowing moisturising products to absorb more effectively.
Transforming Body Exfoliant helps smooth the feel of rough, dry or bumpy areas while supporting skin comfort. For best results, use as directed and avoid exfoliating skin that feels sun-sensitive, sore or irritated.
Because exfoliating ingredients can increase the skin’s sensitivity to the sun, it is especially important to apply SPF daily when using exfoliating products and limit sun exposure while using exfoliating products with AHAs.
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4. Pay Attention to Areas Prone to Dryness
Some areas of the body are more likely to feel dry during summer, particularly those exposed to sun, sandals, hand washing or changes in routine. Hands, feet, elbows, knees and the scalp can all need more targeted care.
For hands that feel dry or rough, Transforming Hand Therapy helps condition and support skin comfort. For feet, Transforming Foot Therapy is designed to soften and smooth areas prone to dryness and rough texture.
The scalp can also feel dry or uncomfortable during warmer months, especially after sun exposure or frequent washing. Soothing Scalp Serum helps support scalp hydration and comfort as part of a targeted routine.
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5. Protect Your Skin with SPF
Sun exposure can contribute to moisture loss and leave skin feeling tight, dry or uncomfortable. Daily SPF is an essential part of any summer skincare routine, helping protect the skin from UV damage while supporting long-term skin health.
Apply SPF generously to exposed areas and reapply frequently, particularly after swimming, sweating or towel drying. This is especially important when using products that contain alpha hydroxy acids, as AHAs can increase the skin’s sensitivity to the sun.
Hydration and protection work best together. Moisturising regularly helps support the skin barrier, while SPF helps reduce the impact of UV exposure.
The Takeaway
Dry skin in summer is usually linked to a combination of environmental exposure, moisture loss and changes in routine. While warmer weather may feel less drying than winter, factors such as sun, air conditioning, swimming and frequent cleansing can still leave skin feeling tight or uncomfortable.
By cleansing gently, moisturising consistently, exfoliating with care and protecting skin with SPF, you can help keep skin feeling soft, comfortable and better supported throughout summer.
