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As summer humidity sets in, and the air’s moisture rises, men’s skin becomes oilier in general. Since men’s skin is 20 percent oilier than women’s and has significantly larger pores, men need to take special care of their skin during those hot and hazy months.  Just follow this regimen of 7 simple steps and stunning, healthy-looking skin can be yours all summer long.

1. Cleanse
In hotter weather, clogged pores always lead to blemishes. Its important to clear your skin by washing your face every day. Cleansing products should be all natural and chemical free. Never use deodorant soaps on your face. For cleanser reviews, look here.

2. Exfoliate
Get rid of dry, flaky, scaly skin & allow treatments to reach deep within the dermis. This is essential for flawless, glowing skin. A good scrub will remove dead cells and smooth the skin’s surface. When selecting a summertime scrub, look for products with Jojoba beads as these provide immediate results and won’t tear into or dig at the pores. 

3. Tone
Engaging in more outdoor activities during the summer is healthy and great fun, but environmental debris and pollutants can have a negative impact on your skin’s ability to remain elastic. Toning helps keep your face clear and firm, as well as cleaning out pores, balancing the skin, restoring the right pH value and prepares the skin for the rest of your regimen. Astringents and toners with glycolic or alpha hydroxyl acids work best to reduce pore size and help with ingrown hairs, which can be very painful in hotter climates.

4. Moisturize
Regular moisturizing prevents wrinkles and keeps skin firm and smooth. Always use a light moisturizer on your face after cleansing and shaving. It is very important to hydrate the entire surface of your skin, especially the sensitive under-eye areas. This is one of the first places to show signs of aging, especially with the additional sun exposure, and should not be overlooked. An eye gel or serum that contains chamomile or Vitamin E will refreshes and nourishes the delicate skin beneath your eyes. Cut back on products with Vitamin A as they dry skin. Switch from lotions to creams for deeper replenishing. And remember: exfoliate before moisturizing.

5. Protect
Defend your skin by avoiding over exposure to the sun. 90 percent of premature aging of the skin is caused by overexposure to the sun. Failure to protect and care for your skin not only leads to wrinkling and aging but it increases your risk of developing skin cancer. Always apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or greater at least 30 minutes before sun exposure.  And don’t forget to replenish your lips. Heal sun-damaged lips by applying balm several times per day, wax-based balms prevent sun damage while Vitamin E adds extra protection.

6. Hydrate
Drink half your weight in ounces of water as a bare minimum (eg. if you are 150 lbs make sure to drink at least 75 ounces per day as your baseline). However, if you exercise, sweat a lot or are a mouth breather, up your intake further.

7. Take Vitamins
Why? Daily multivitamins keep the body protected against sickness. During the change of seasons, a cold or flu keeps skin from getting that healthy glow.