Here's Your Perfect Summer Skin Care Routine

Oil, dirt, and grime can build up on your skin during the summer months, so cleansing twice a day is crucial to keeping your complexion clear. If you have dry skin, stick with your regular creamy cleanser to prevent excess dryness, says Hadley King, MD, dermatologist in New York City. But if you have oily skin, a foaming facial cleanser may be a better option. "And if your skin is very oily and prone to clogged pores, then a salicylic acid cleanser may be particularly helpful in the summer," King says.

Additionally, if you have acne prone skin, Viseslav Tonkovic-Capin, MD, a Kansas City-based dermatologist and editor DermBoard.org, recommends using a product with salicylic acid or glycolic acid for some mild exfoliation. That said, you'll want to back off on any additional exfoliation during the summer months. "It may cause irritation, sensitivity to the sun, and a myriad of other skin issues," says Tonkovic-Capin.

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