Long days under the sun and warm nights; summers introduce a change not only in temperature, but in the way your skin responds. While winters require rich creams and prolonged soaking, summers necessitate balance: sufficient moisture to make your skin feel alive, without too much to weigh it down or make it greasy.
If your skin is oily when you wake up but not at night, or if your regular routine makes you either too wet or too parched, then you may be missing a key part of the equation: adjusting your summer hydrating routine to the time of day.
At The Bare Bar, we think skincare should be as easy and seasonal as your morning coffee or nighttime wind-down. Our collection of plant-powered, preservative-free products is crafted to catch your skin where it is at, with a little extra hydration for hot summer days, richer nourishment for nighttime, and lots of self-care in between. (P.S. Our haircare line is coming soon, so your scalp and strands can party with the hydration fun soon too!)
Let's dissect the day vs. night hydration routine, and why your summer skin will love you.
Why Does Your Skin Need a Different Day vs. Night Hydration Routine?
You may assume that hydration is all about consuming water (and yes, by all means do!), but your skin has other requirements based on outside factors, and the time of day is one of them.
Daytime:
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Your skin is confronted with UV light, pollution, and sweat
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It requires protection, light moisture, and breathable coverage
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Heavy products make it feel sticky or clog pores
Nighttime:
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Your body goes into repair mode
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Skin cell regeneration is at peak
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Hydration locks in active ingredients and aids in healing
So yes, the same routine won't cut it from sunrise to moonlight. But with a few small tweaks, your skin can stay dewy, healthy, and balanced all summer long.
Day vs. Night: The Key Differences in Summer Skincare Essentials:
Consider your daytime routine as your skin's armour, and your nighttime ritual as the balm that aids in repairing and replenishing. Here's how to do both with purpose:
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Purpose:
Daytime hydration calls for protection and refreshment, while nighttime hydration calls for repair and deep nourishment.
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Texture:
Daytime textures should be lightweight and fast-absorbing, while nighttime textures should include richer oils and deeper nourishment.
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Key Ingredients:
Daytime ingredients include antioxidants, non-comedogenic oils, while nighttime ingredients include restorative oils and fatty acids.
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Common Concerns:
Daytime concerns are for oil-control and sun protection, while nighttime concerns should be around recovery and relaxation.
Daytime Hydration: Protect and Prepare:
Summer mornings should start with a light, effective, and gentle hydration of your skin barrier.
Begin with a gentle cleanser:
Find one that won't strip your skin, just enough to remove overnight residue without upsetting your natural oils. Our Rose Aloe vera Organic Face Wash does the job perfectly, in our opinion!
Mist & moisturise:
A facial mist prepares the skin and gets your moisturiser working harder. Our Mist Spray For Face, made with 100% distilled rose water, is highly recommended and loved for this task. Follow with a hydrating but non-sticky moisturiser or facial oil.
Seal in with Morning Radiance Day Facial Oil:
Here's where Morning Radiance Day Organic Face Oil from The Bare Bar excels…literally and figuratively.
With its blend of Tamanu Oil and Olive Squalane, this non-comedogenic, preservative-free oil traps moisture and gives your skin a soft glow. Lightweight for summer mornings, it's the ideal canvas for makeup or a clean, bare face.
Why it works:
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Adjusts oil and moisture without clogging pores
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Shields your skin's barrier all day
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Offers an effortless, healthy glow without the weight
Whether you’re heading out for brunch or Zooming through work, your skin deserves to look and feel radiant.
Follow Up With Sunscreen:
A lightweight, broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects, nourishes, and absorbs quickly is a must! At The Bare Bar, we trust our Natural Body Lotion to tackle this business.
Nighttime Hydration: Repair and Rejuvenate:
Evening is an opportunity to relax, and your skincare routine must feel like part of the wind-down.
Cleanse away the day:
Dust, pollution, SPF, and sweat can be left behind, so use a gentle cleanser to restart your skin. The Charcoal Lavender Organic Face Wash relaxing and soothing face wash will do wonders, trust us!
Apply your nighttime serum or facial oil:
This is when your skin gets its deeper dose of nourishment, particularly if it's been exposed to sun or heat. Enter: Nightfall Restorative Night Facial Oil!
Our Organic Face Oil is designed to do its job while you're sleeping, restoring and rejuvenating parched summer skin. Loaded with Olive Squalane and Argan Oil, this antioxidant powerhouse calms inflammation, smooths out fine lines, and keeps your skin hydrated all the way through to morning.
How it works:
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Reverses everyday environmental damage
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Moisturises deeply without oily residue
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Promotes general skin health with essential fatty acids and nutrients
You awaken to smoother, softer, brighter skin, prepared to meet another summer day.
The Importance of Layering Products in Summer Skincare:
Hydration is not a case of slapping on a cream. The way you apply your products can either make or break your routine.
Layering best practice:
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Cleanser to begin with
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Mist or toner to prepare and moisturise
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Serum or oil to feed and treat
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Moisturiser or sunscreen (AM) to seal and guard
Don't clog up with too many heavy products, particularly during the summer. Opt for formulas that are effective yet lightweight, similar to what we hand-make at The Bare Bar, with gentle botanicals and textures that breathe along with your skin.
Summer Skincare Tips for Dry Skin
A few additional tips to maintain healthy, hydrated, happy skin during the heat:
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Drink plenty of water, but moisturise your skin topically as well: Hydration begins from the inside out, but a summer skincare routine provides hydration to the surface where it belongs.
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Pay attention to your skin: What's right in January may be too heavy for June. Change up your products seasonally.
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Avoid skipping night care: Night is when your skin regenerates. Use products that help facilitate that process.
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Exfoliate lightly, once or twice a week: Remove dead skin so your hydrating products can penetrate more effectively, but don't do it too much.
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Seek out natural, clean ingredients: Avoid fragrances, parabens, and mineral oils. Seek out products formulated with nature in mind, just as everything we create at The Bare Bar.
Your skin adapts to the seasons, and your summer skincare moisture regimen should as well. By listening to what your skin is asking for during the day and what it needs at night, you can provide it with the best of both: light, airy protection in the sun and intense, reparative treatment at night. Moisturising during winter is also essential but what matters most are the summers.
At The Bare Bar, we’re here to walk that journey with you, with skincare that’s rooted in nature, made with intention, and powered by ingredients your skin already loves. From our Morning Radiance Day Oil to our Nightfall Restorative Oil, every product is a love letter to your skin’s changing needs.
And don't forget that our haircare line is coming, with the same attention, natural ingredients, and kindness. Because self-care doesn't end at the skin.
Make this summer the season you really shine, dawn till dusk.
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