L&rsquo;OFFICIEL&nbsp;speaks with esthetician and founder of eponymous skincare brand, Cynthia Rivas, on how to have an optimal summer skincare routine.

After long, harsh months of winter, there is nothing that sounds more refreshing than radiant skin. With the weather transitional from dry air to a humidity-filled atmosphere, a&nbsp;summer skincare&nbsp;routine calls for a bit of an adjustment different from your winter regimen.&nbsp;
The call for switching it up can sound a bit&nbsp;intimidating&nbsp;to say the least, especially if you don&rsquo;t know where to begin. How often should you use summer moisturizers? Does&nbsp;sunscreen&nbsp;count as a skin moisturizing alternative? How do you know which ingredients work best for the skin? So many questions fill the mind. But don&rsquo;t panic &mdash; establishing an optimal&nbsp;summer skincare&nbsp;regimen isn&rsquo;t nearly as daunting as it appears.&nbsp;
L&rsquo;OFFICIEL&nbsp;receives insight from esthetician and celebrity facialist,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cynthiarivasskincare.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cynthia Rivas</a>, on the most important things to consider to keep your skin happy, healthy, and moisturized throughout the summer months.

&ldquo;One of the biggest factors to consider when taking care of the skin is sun exposure,&rdquo; Rivas tells&nbsp;L&rsquo;OFFICIEL. &ldquo;Reapplication is really important while doing physical activities or anything that involves sweating and water. I use a body lotion that has&nbsp;SPF&nbsp;in it daily, so my arms and legs are protected even when walking around the city.&rdquo;
For those who like to wear a full face of&nbsp;makeup underneath&nbsp;the glaring sun, Rivas emphasizes the point of wanting to &ldquo;avoid congestion.&rdquo; Switching to lighter makeup alternatives, followed by a nightly double cleanse to properly remove any built-up&nbsp;SPF, makeup, sweat, and excess oil is essential, she notes.&nbsp;
Of course, when it comes to protecting the body, that begs the question of how often we should be slathering lotion all over our skin. &ldquo;The more often the better,&rdquo; Riva says. &ldquo;It should be in your daily routine after you shower. Lotions absorb better after exfoliation (using a body scrub) and on damp skin. Make it a habit as part of your showering routine. The skin on your whole body should be taken care of.&rdquo;

As we all are well aware by now, no summer skincare routine is complete without&nbsp;reliable sunscreen. Even if you don&rsquo;t find yourself near the beach this summer season, protecting your skin against harmful UV rays is crucial.&nbsp;
When asked how to go about finding the best&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/how-to-apply-layer-sunscreen-skincare-summer-skin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SPF</a>&nbsp;that works for you, Rivas says, &ldquo;The most important point I can make is that you find a broad spectrum SPF of at least SPF 30 and commit to using it. I personally do prefer the physical or mineral blocks, but if chemical block is your thing, then that is what you should use. The last thing you want is to own an SPF you don&rsquo;t like and never use it.&rdquo;
Ultimately, the key to having a perfect summer skincare refresh is narrowing down the right products that work for you, and once you find them diligently applying them to the skin for a daily routine. Below,&nbsp;L&rsquo;OFFICIEL&nbsp;has compiled the best summer moisturizers, lotions, and&nbsp;sunscreens&nbsp;for the body.

Rivas calls a broad-spectrum sunscreen "a non-negotiable," making this weightless option from Supergoop! a must-have. The scentless formula makes it fitting for&nbsp;sensitive skin, not to mention a little can go a long way.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40, $42,&nbsp;<a href="https://fave.co/3CvPE3L" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sephora</a>

Supergoop!

Not only is this body mist sun-protectant, but it visibly brightens the skin leaving a radiant complexion. It has a smooth finish on all skin tones and leaves no hint of white cast after application.
Isle Nourishing Body Mist SPF 50, $26,&nbsp;<a href="https://fave.co/3NhbXPk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cay Skin</a>

Cay Skin

It's common knowledge that sunscreen protects the skin from sun exposure, but there's an additional SPF-enhancing ingredient that is not talked about enough:&nbsp;antioxidants. This antioxidant-rich sunscreen provides the proper SPF aftercare helping restore any sun-exposure caused damage. Rivas emphasizes the use of antioxidants should be "applied morning and night."
Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50, $22,&nbsp;<a href="https://fave.co/43MDWgW" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paula's Choice</a>

Paula's Choice

This lightweight and easy-to-blend gel rejuvenates the skin after long days underneath the summer sun. Even if you're not sunburned, it's a great refresher to add for extra protection and has a non-sticky formulation that feels cool to the touch.
After Sun Gel, $12,&nbsp;<a href="https://fave.co/3XflKub" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vacation</a>

Vacation

Taking form as a body lotion and SPF essential, this water-based lotion will keep the body moisturized no matter how hot it is outside. It's antioxidant-rich, has a sheer finish, and its aromatic scent will have you the best-smelling person lounging near the poolside with its notes of&nbsp;vanilla&nbsp;and coconut.&nbsp;
SPF 50 Lotion, $22,&nbsp;<a href="https://fave.co/431cWtb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bask</a>

Bask

This powerful body lotion smoothens, softens, and exfoliates the skin leaving nothing but a healthy and radiant complexion. It works well for the face and body and lasts all day, not needing constant refreshers.&nbsp;
Restorsea Pro All Day Every Day Lotion 3x, $185,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cynthiarivasskincare.com/product-page/restorsea-3x-lotion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cynthia Rivas Skin care</a>

Cynthia Rivas Skin care

A good&nbsp;shower session&nbsp;isn't complete without a go-to body lotion. With ingredients such as shea butter, cocoa butter, and grapeseed oil, this body moisturizer seamlessly melts into the skin for all-day, everyday hydration.
Summer Fridays Summer Silk Nourishing Body Lotion, $28,&nbsp;<a href="https://fave.co/3Cza9MR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sephora</a>

How Often to Utilize Summer Moisturizers, According to an Expert

Recommended posts for you

Editorials

HÀBITAT

Editorials

SERENITY

Fashion

Coquette Aesthetic: A Celebration of Tenderness and Power

Fashion

Matthieu Blazy: A New Chapter in Chanel's Fashion Legacy?

Editorials

ENDURING ON MY OWN

Beauty

Wish-List: Beauty Gifts 2024

Interior & Design

Your Coziest Autumn-Winter 2024 with Archideco Design Centre

Beauty

Christmas in Paris